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Generac Power Systems 7500EXL Rated watt Extended Life Generator Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
Web: www.generac-portables.com
Model No. 1019-3 (7,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189713GS Revision 11 (12/15/2005)

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  • Page 1 Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generac Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Web: www.generac-portables.com Model No. 1019-3 (7,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189713GS Revision 11 (12/15/2005)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules........2-4 Know Your Generator .
  • Page 3 7500EXL Extended Life Generator DANGER WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and during recharging. explosive. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or after battery has been charged.
  • Page 4 7500EXL Extended Life Generator WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury pull hand and arm toward engine faster than and damage to generator. you can let go. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could •...

  • Page 5: Know Your Generator

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Electric Start Button Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cap...

  • Page 6: Assembly

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator ASSEMBLY • Battery Charge Cables • Spare Spark Plug, Air Filter, and Oil Filter Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for • Spark Plug Wrench use after it has been properly serviced with the •...
  • Page 7 7500EXL Extended Life Generator Slide axle through both mounting brackets. Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire Slide a wheel over the axle. NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pressure valve on the outboard side.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator BEFORE STARTING THE Add Fuel NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on ENGINE gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). Add Engine Oil WARNING • Place generator on a level surface. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

  • Page 9: Using The Generator

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator USING THE GENERATOR Generator Location Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, generator frame components to the ground terminals on structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected •...
  • Page 10 7500EXL Extended Life Generator OPERATING THE NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a GENERATOR level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device.

  • Page 11: Stopping The Engine

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator Stopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from generator ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery panel receptacles.

  • Page 12: Operation

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator How to Use the Battery Charger COLD WEATHER Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery OPERATION charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location, such as inside a garage. Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below •...
  • Page 13 7500EXL Extended Life Generator Creating a Temporary Shelter Start generator as described in the section “Starting the Engine”, then place carton over generator. Keep at In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to including overhead with shelter in place.
  • Page 14 7500EXL Extended Life Generator GENERATOR ADAPTER Figure 11 — 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle CORD SET The generator is equipped with a 25’ generator adapter cord set designed for a 240 Volt, 30 Amp grounded neutral circuit (Figure 10).The generator adapter cord set provides a convenient supply of emergency power into your dwelling so that your generator can be operated safely outside.
  • Page 15 7500EXL Extended Life Generator 120/240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle 3-Wire Cord Set Use a NEMA 14–50 plug with this receptacle (Figure 15). NEMA L5-30 Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to the plug.

  • Page 16: Power Management

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator DON'T OVERLOAD Plug in and turn on the next load. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, Capacity as described above.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    NOTE: Should you have questions about replacing Battery Maintenance components on your Generac Portable Products generator, Other than float charging, described elsewhere, no please call 1-800-270-1408 for assistance. maintenance is required for the battery. Keep the battery and terminals clean and dry.

  • Page 18: Storage

    7500EXL Extended Life Generator STORAGE Engine Storage See engine operator’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than •...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is open. Reset circuit breaker. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. No AC output is available, Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. but engine is running. Connected device is bad.

  • Page 20: Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY "Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both.

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