Generac XP6500E - Manuals

4 1.1 UNPACKING Remove all packaging material. • Remove separate accessory box. • Remove car ton off the generator. • 1.1.1 ACCESSORY BOX Check all contents (Figure 1). If any par ts are missing or damaged locate an authorized dealer at 1-888-436-3722.Contents include: Wheel Axle • Oil Funnel • 2 – ...

5 2.1 KNOW THE GENERATOR Read the Owner’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating this generator. Compare the generator to Figures 4 through 6 to become familiarized with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1. Battery Charger Input – This recept...

6 Section 2 – OperationPortable Generator System 2.2 HOURMETER The Hourmeter tracks hours of operation for scheduled maintenance:There will be a one time break in "CHG OIL" message that flashes with the elapsed time in hours and tenths after the first 30 hours of operation.This message will ...

8 2.7 BEFORE STARTING THE GENERATOR Prior to operating the generator, engine oil and gasoline will need to be added, as follows: 2.7.1 ADDING ENGINE OIL All oil should meet minimum American Petroleum Institute (API) Service Class SJ, SL or better. Use no special additives. Select the oil's viscosity...

Pull engine CHOKE knob outward to • “Full Choke” position (Figure 12). Figure 12 - Choke Position Choke To star t engine, press and hold the Star t/Run/Stop switch in • the “Star t” position. The engine will crank and attempt to star t. When the engine star ts, release the switch to the run position...

10 Figure 13 - Battery Charger Jack 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. 3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Follow the calendar intervals. More frequent service is requ...

3.3.2 TO CLEAN THE GENERATOR Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. • A soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dir t, oil, • etc. A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dir t and • debris. Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to • blow away dir t. Inspect...

12 To clean or replace paper air filter: Remove air cleaner cover; then remove foam pre-filter (service • if necessary) and remove paper filter. Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the • filter is too dir ty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old filter properly. C...

13 Section 3 — Maintenance Portable Generator System NOTE: The rocker arm jam nut must be held in place as the pivot ball stud is turned. When valve clearance is correct, hold the pivot ball stud in place with the allen wrench and tighten the rocker arm jam nut. Tighten the jam nut to 174 in/lbs. to...

14 4.1 BATTERY SERVICE (REPLACEMENT) The battery shipped with the generator has been provided fully charged. Caution must be taken when connecting the battery. NOTE: A battery may lose some of it’s charge when not in use for prolonged periods of time. (See the "Know the Generator" section.) ...

5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. Circuit breaker is open.2. Poor connection or defective cord set.3. Connected device is bad.4. Fault in generator.5. GFCI trips the 20 Amp outlets. 1. Reset circuit breaker.2. Check and repair.3. ...

17 Section 6 – Warranty Portable Generator System EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (ECS warranty) for equipment using small spark-ignited engines:(a) Applicability: This warranty shall apply to equipment that uses small off-road engines. The ECS Warranty period shall...

Section 6 – WarrantyPortable Generator System Manual Par t No. 0G9556 Revision C (01/13/09) Printed in U.S.A. GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS “THREE YEAR” LIMITED WARRANTY FOR XP SERIES PORTABLE GENERATORS For a period of three years from the date of original sale, Generac Power Systems, Inc. (Generac) warran...