Generac Power Systems HomeLink 6500 Series Owner's Manual page 22

4.3.7 — Fuel Filter Replacement
The fuel filter replacement should take place every 500
hours of operation and/or annually (Figure 4-7).
1. Turn fuel valve off.
2. Using a pliers, squeeze the clamp and slide the
clamp back from the fuel valve and remove the hose
from fuel valve fitting.
3. Slide both clamps away from the fuel filter fittings
Clamps can be reused.
4. Remove the short hose from the fuel filter. Then
remove the filter from the longer hose.
5. Place the new filter on the longer hose. The larger
end of the filter (with the red dot) must face towards
the fuel valve. Position the clamp on the filter fitting.
6. Place the short length of hose on the filter. Then the
other end on the fuel valve.
7. Place both clamps back onto the fittings of the filter
and fuel valve.
Figure 4-7. Fuel Filter Location
4.3.8 — Battery Charging
The charging port is protected by a 1.50 Amp replaceable
in-line fuse. If the charger is not recharging the battery,
check the fuse. Replacement fuses can be obtained at
your dealer.
1. The battery charger fuse (A) is located behind the
control panel as shown in Figure 4-8. It is secured
with a rubber coated clamp.
2. The two halves of the fuse holder pull apart. Remove
the broken fuse.
3. Install a new replacement fuse and push the halves
of the fuse holder together.
4. Route all wires away from any engine components
and secure them, as before, with the rubber coated
clamp.
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Figure 4-8. Battery Charger Fuse
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Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas while recharging. An explosive mixture
will remain around the battery for a long time
after it has been charged. The slightest spark
can ignite the hydrogen and cause an
explosion. Such an explosion can shatter the
battery and cause blindness or other serious
injury.
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Do not permit smoking, open flame, sparks
or any other source of heat around a battery.
Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and
rubber gloves when working around a
battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an
extremely corrosive sulfuric acid solution
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that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs
flush area with clear water immediately.
NOTE: The battery shipped with the generator has
been fully charged. A battery may lose some of its
charge when not in use for prolonged periods of
time. If the battery is unable to crank the engine, plug
in the 12V charger included in the accessory box.
RUNNING THE GENERATOR DOES NOT CHARGE
THE BATTERY.
Use battery charger plug to keep the battery charged and
ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry
location.
1. Plug charger into "Battery Charger Input" jack (6),
located on the control panel (Figure 2-5). Plug wall
receptacle end of the battery charger into a 120 Volt
AC wall outlet.
2. Unplug battery charger from wall outlet and control
panel jack when generator is going to be in use.
NOTE: Do not use the battery charger for more than
48 hours at one charge. Charge the battery at least
once every 3 months.
HomeLink 6500 Series Portable Generator
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