Carton Contents - Generac Power Systems 6500EXL Owner's Manual

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-270-1408.
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to run the unit before it has
been serviced with the recommended oil will result in an
engine failure.
REMOVE GENERATOR
FROM CARTON
• Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up"
arrows pointing upward.
• Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
Review "Cold Weather Operation" on page 9.
• Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to
bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.
• Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
• Remove the generator from the shipping carton.

CARTON CONTENTS

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call
the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408.
• The generator
• Electric start battery cables
• Generator and engine owner's manuals
• Locking 30 Amp plugs
• Battery charge cables
• Battery tray mounting bracket/hardware
• Spare spark plug and air filter element
• Spark plug wrench
Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator
INSTALLING TRAY AND
BATTERY
You must purchase and install a 12 Volt DC battery (Series
U1L).The battery should be serviced with electrolyte fluid
and fully charged prior to installation. Install the battery as
follows:
• Find the battery tray and fasteners shipped loose in the
carton.
• Remove the four battery tray screws from cradle.
• Position the battery tray and install with supplied
hardware (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Install Battery Tray
• Set battery onto tray.
• Retain battery to tray with one battery hold down
bracket, two J bolts, two lock washers, two flat washers
and two hex nuts (Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Secure 12 Volt Battery
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