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Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/2001)
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- Page 1 6500XL Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 09779-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2635 Revision 2 (05/23/2001) 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.
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Page 2: Equipment Description
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have alternating current (AC) generator. -
Page 3: Grounding The Generator
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life 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 or electrical devices overheat;... -
Page 4: Add Gasoline
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for To fill your engine with oil: use after it has been properly serviced with the • Place generator on a level surface. recommended oil and fuel. -
Page 5: Know Your Generator
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life 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 6: Operating The Generator
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator OPERATING THE Figure 5 — Choke Lever GENERATOR CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loads connected to the receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine • Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles •... -
Page 7: Stopping The Engine
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator Stopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. -
Page 8: Cold Weather Operation
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator COLD WEATHER CAUTION ! Never run unit indoors. Do Not enclose generator any more than shown. OPERATION RECEPTACLES Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may... - Page 9 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Figure 10 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA L5–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3–wire cord set rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps to the plug (Figure 9).
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Page 10: Don't Overload The Generator
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, GENERATOR appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device. -
Page 11: Specifications
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Maximum Surge Watts ....8,125 watts Continuous Wattage Capacity . -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Engine is running, but Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. no AC output is Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good available. - Page 13 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
- Page 14 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator SCHEMATIC...
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Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 16: Exploded View - Main Unit
Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT... - Page 17 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A92432 CRADLE 83465 GROMMET,Tank A92531 SUPPORT, Support 78831B HHCS, M6-1.0 x 60, SEMS A92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler...
- Page 18 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A92070 PANEL, Control 43437 OUTLET, 120V/240V, 30A 23897 FLAT WASHER, #10 M5 Locking 49226 LOCK WASHER, M5...
- Page 19 Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
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.This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by a GN-Series engine.
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