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Power Products 6500e Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 OWNER¡S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 MODEL 6500E 13 HP Generator FEATURES  8000 Surge Watt Output  6500 Maximum Watt Output  5500 Rated Watt Output  120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs  12V/8.3A DC Output  GFCI 120V AC Receptacles  Low Oil Automatic Shutoff ...
  • Page 3 MODEL 8000E 13 HP Generator FEATURES  8000 Surge Watt Output  6500 Maximum Watt Output  5500 Rated Watt Output  120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs  12V/8.3A DC Output  GFCI 120V AC Receptacles  Low Oil Automatic Shutoff ...
  • Page 4 MODEL 10000E 16 HP Generator FEATURES  10000 Surge Watt Output  8500 Maximum Watt Output  7500 Rated Watt Output  120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs  12V/8.3A DC Output  GFCI 120V AC Receptacles  Low Oil Automatic Shutoff ...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES ..................... 1 GENERATOR COMPONENTS¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ ...3 PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE ..................4 Using the Generator for the First Time ....................4 Step 1- Add oil..........................4 Step 2- Add Gasoline ¡¡¡ ... 4 ¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡ Step 3- Ground the Generator.....................

  • Page 6: General Safety Procedures

    GENERAL SAFETY PROCEDURES Please familiarize yourself with the following safety symbols and words: The safety alert symbol is used with one of the safety words (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) to alert user to hazards. Please pay attention to these hazard notices both in this manual and on the generator.
  • Page 7 WARNING: This generator produces powerful voltage, which can result in electrocution.  ALWAYS ground the generator before using it (see the ¡Ground the Generator¡ portion of the ¡PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE¡ section).  Generator should only be plugged into electrical devices, either directly or with an extension cord.

  • Page 8: Generator Components

    GENERATOR COMPONENTS Please familiarize yourself with the locations and functions of the various components and controls of this generator. (1) Air Cleaner- A removable, cleanable, sponge- (10) Ground Terminal- Connect grounding wires here like element that limits the amount of dirt pulled to properly ground unit.

  • Page 9: Preparing The Generator For Use

    PREPARING THE GENERATOR FOR USE Using the Generator for the First Time If you are using the generator for the first time, there are a few steps you must take to prepare it for operation: Step 1- Add oil The generator requires engine oil to operate properly. The new generator fresh from the package contains no oil in the crankcase.

  • Page 10: Step 3- Ground The Generator

     Always check for spilled gas before operating.  Empty gasoline tank before storing or transporting the generator.  Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off and disconnect spark plug. To ensure that the generator runs smoothly use only FRESH, UNLEADED GAS WITH AN OCTANE RATING OF 87 OR HIGHER.

  • Page 11: Subsequent Use Of The Generator

    Subsequent Use of the Generator If this is not your first time using the generator there are still steps you should take to prepare it for operation. IMPORTANT: At this point you should be familiar with the procedures described in the first portion of this section entitled ¡Using the Generator for the First Time.¡...

  • Page 12: Step 3- Ground The Generator

    Step 3- Ground the Generator WARNING: Failure to properly ground the generator can result in electrocution. Ground the generator by tightening the grounding nut against a grounding wire (see figure 3). A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No. 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) stranded copper wire. This grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper or brass grounding rod that is driven into the earth.

  • Page 13: Starting The Generator

    STARTING THE GENERATOR DANGER: POISONOUS GAS. Generators give off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you quickly. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.  ONLY run generator outdoors and away from air intakes, open windows, and garages. ...
  • Page 14 CLOSED OPEN Figure 4- Fuel valve positions CHOKE ROD OPEN CLOSE Figure 5- Choke positions Figure 6- Pulling the start cord...

  • Page 15: Using The Generator

    USING THE GENERATOR WARNING: Never connect a generator directly to any existing electrical building circuit. The generator can backfeed into power lines and electrocute nearby electrical repair workers. Once you have allowed the engine to run for several minutes, you may connect electrical devices to the generator.
  • Page 16 CAUTION- The generator can run at its surge wattage capacity for only a short time. Connect electrical devices requiring a rated (running) wattage equal to or less than the rated wattage of the generator. Never connect devices requiring a rated wattage equal to the surge wattage of the generator.
  • Page 17 Figure 9- Receptacles available on the generator SOME NOTES ABOUT POWER CORDS Long or thin cords can drain the power provided to an electrical device by the generator. When using such cords, allow for a slightly higher rated wattage requirement by the electrical device. See Figure 10 for recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device.

  • Page 18: Stopping The Generator

    STOPPING THE GENERATOR To stop the generator: 1. Turn off, then unplug all connected electrical devices. 2. Allow the generator to run for several more minutes with no electrical devices connected. This helps stabilize the temperature of the generator. 3. Turn the engine switch key to the ¡off¡ position. Remove the key. 4.

  • Page 19: Checking The Oil

    pressurized air Never clean your generator with a bucket of water or a hose. Water can get inside the working parts of the generator and cause a short circuit or corrosion. Checking the Oil The generator is equipped with an automatic shutoff to protect it from running on low oil. Nonetheless, you should check the oil level of the generator before each use to ensure that the generator crankcase has a sufficient amount.

  • Page 20: Air Cleaner Maintenance

    2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine as shown in figure 12 above. 3. Using a funnel, add 30W, 4-stroke engine oil. When full, the oil level should come close to the top of the oil fill opening (see figure 14). Figure 13- Draining oil Figure 14- Adding oil NOTE: Never dispose of used motor oil in the trash or down a drain.

  • Page 21: Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning

    Figure 15- Removing the air cleaner casing. Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning The fuel filter cup is a small well underneath the fuel valve. It helps to trap dirt and water that may be in your fuel tank before it can enter the engine. To clean the fuel filter cup: 1.

  • Page 22: Emptying The Gas Tank

    0.7-0.8 mm (0.028-0.031 in) Figure 17- Removing the spark plug Figure 18- Measuring the spark plug gap Emptying the Gas Tank Before storing your generator for extended periods of time, you should drain your generator of gasoline. To drain the generator of gas: 1.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Generator Model 6500E Model 8000E Model 10000E Rated Wattage 5500 W 5500 W 7500 W Maximum Wattage 6500 W 6500 W 8500 W Surge Wattage 8000 W 8000 W 10000 W Rated Voltage 120/240 V 120/240 V 120V/240 V Rated Amperage 45.8/22.9 A...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Engine will not Engine switch is set to Set engine switch to "on". start "off". Fuel valve is turned to Turn fuel valve to "open" position. "closed". Close the choke Choke is open. Engine is out of gas. Add gas.

  • Page 25: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM (with idle control system)
  • Page 26 WIRING DIAGRAM (without idle control system)

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