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Portable Products
Portable
Generator
Owner's Manual
Model No. 9798-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator)
Manual No. B2649 Revision 3 (06/01/200 I)
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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual Model No. 9798-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2649 Revision 3 (06/01/200 I) 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 messagesthat follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.
  • Page 2 Every effort has been made to ensure that informationin this manual is accurate and current However, Generac reserves the right to change,alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.
  • Page 3 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL 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 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator Your g enerator requires some assembly and isready f or INSTALLING TRAY AND useafterit has been properly s erviced withthe BATTERY recommended oiland fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your...
  • Page 5 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator • Connect the red battery cable from the engine starter • Follow the oil grade recommendations and oil fill switch to positive (+) terminal on the battery instructions given in the engine owner's manual.
  • Page 6 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator KNOWYOUR GENERATOR Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrationswith your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference. FuelTank...
  • Page 7 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator OPERATING G EN ERATO R AUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loadsconnected to the receptacles AND with the connected devices turned ON. Starting the Engine • Unplug all electrical loads from generator receptacles before starting the engine.
  • Page 8 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Stopping the Engine • Check fluid level in atl battery cells. If necessary,add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells.
  • Page 9 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator COLD WEATH 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 experience icingof the carburetor and/or the crankcase...
  • Page 10 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator IlC_ IlF,(o]kv."/J_."T o • ,, hi, • • 3-Wire Cord Set Neutral 120v ---_ Ground 12 Volt DC, I 0 Amp Receptacle NEMA L5-30 (Green) This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12Volt...
  • Page 11 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator DON'T OVERLOAD TH E The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, G EN ERATO R appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device.
  • Page 12 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator SPECIFICATIONS the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually Maximum SurgeWatts ....8,125 watts decrease the insulation resistance of these windings. Continuous Wattage Capacity ...
  • Page 13 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Reset circuit breaker. One of the circuit breakers is open. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. Engine is running, but no Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair.
  • Page 14 Generac Portable P roducts 6500EXL Extended LifeGenerator SCHEMATIC REGULATOR BOARD POWER PDWER PDWER BLU/WHT I C_...
  • Page 15 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM IDLE EF_N _ITCH BLU/_HT CONTROL 'i _ _ZZZZZZZZZZZIZZZI CONTROL BOARD EL_. _HRDU I1 Ar,ID il E LDI4 DIL _pDS BRUSH _HI ELD PRESSURE CLOSEST _GA_E BEARING _I GNAL _PARK ENGINE BLDCK...
  • Page 16 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODEDVIEW- MAIN UNIT DETAIL OF ELECTRIC START SWITCH STARTER TERMINAL ON BAKERY < "57...
  • Page 17 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator 1-© _i _ LIIE PARTS LIST- MAIN UNIT Item Part# Item Part # Description Description A92432 CRADLE 92665 INSULATION, #2- I/4" A92531 85000 CLIP,Insulation SUPPORT, E ngine A92731 14353621 WIRE, Ground SUPPORT, E ngine & Muffler...
  • Page 18 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST - CONTROL PANEL Item Part# Description Item Part # Description A92070 PANEL,Control 43437 OUTLET, 120V/240V,30A 23897 FLATWASHER, #10 M5 Locking 49226 LOCK WASHER, M5 68759 OUTLET, 120V,20A Duplex 91526 SCREW, M5-0.8 x 12mm...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
  • Page 20 LIMITED WARRANTY GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the components in 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 does not includethe gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer's warranty.

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