Generac Power Systems 7500EXL Owner's Manual
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Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Model No. 1315-0 (7,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B4369 Revision 3 (9/19/2000)
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  • Page 1 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 1315-0 (7,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B4369 Revision 3 (9/19/2000) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    • The generator’s revolving field is driven at about DANGER! You must isolate the generator from 3600 rpm by a Generac Power Systems 15 HP electric the electric utility by opening the electrical system’s start engine. main circuit breaker or main switch if this unit is used for backup power.
  • Page 3: Grounding The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child electrical devices overheat;...
  • Page 4: Install Wheel Kit

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator INSTALL WHEEL KIT AND • Slide a wheel on each end of the axle and secure with washer and retaining pin. If wheel does not spin freely, BATTERY TRAY omit one or both washers.
  • Page 5 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator Installing Tray and Battery • Connect one end of the red battery cable to the outboard terminal of the engine start switch. To obtain electric start, you must purchase and install a • Connect other end of the red battery cable from the 12 Volt DC battery (Series U1–109).
  • Page 6: Know Your Generator

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7: Before Starting The Engine

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator BEFORE STARTING THE • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil ENGINE with gasoline. • Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Oil •...
  • Page 8: Connecting Electrical Loads

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator OPERATING THE 5A. For electric starting, press start switch on generator cradle until engine starts. To prolong the life of the GENERATOR starter components, press the starter button for no more than 15 seconds, then pause for 30 seconds.
  • Page 9: Operating Automatic Idle Control

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator Operating Automatic Idle Control To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add This control is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. ONLY distilled water to each cell. Do Not use tap When this switch is turned “ON”, the engine will only...
  • Page 10: Cold Weather Operation

    40°F [4°C]. Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below RECEPTACLES 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: crankcase breather system.
  • Page 11 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator This receptacle powers 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power (3.6 kW). Or it will operate 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60Hz loads up to 7,200 watts (7.2 kW).
  • Page 12: Don't Overload The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine GENERATOR watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    Generac Portable Products 7500 EXL Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Maximum Surge Watts ....9,375 watts Continuous Wattage Capacity .
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective cord Check and repair. Engine is running, but no AC set. Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in output is available.
  • Page 15 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator NOTES...
  • Page 16: Electrical Schematic

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 18: Exploded View - Main Unit

    Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description G92432 CRADLE 85000 CLIP, Insulation G92531 SUPPORT, Engine 14353621 WIRE, Gound G92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 26850 LW, EXT, Shakeproof M6...
  • Page 20 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Description B93393A HANDLE 89742 WHEEL 93693A AXLE 87005 PIN, Retaining B89635 SPACER, Wheel B93696 LEG, Support 27007 MOUNT, Vibration 42909 CAPSCREW, Hex Hd. M8 - 1.25 x 30...
  • Page 21 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description BB4461 PANEL, Control 68759 OUTLET, 20A, 120V 23897 WASHER, #10 M5 Flat 43180 WASHER, M4 Flat...
  • Page 22 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator NOTES...
  • Page 23 Generac Portable Products 7,500 EXL Generator NOTES...
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty

    FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.

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