Generac 6500XL Portable Generator User Manual


 
KNOWYOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
Oit FillCap
Circuit Breakers (AC)__,,_
120Volt AC, 30 A
Receptacle
FuelTank
Choke Lever
Run/Stop Switch
120/240Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
12Volt DC, 10Amp
Receptacle
Air Cleaner
SparkArrester Muffler
Idle Control Switch GroundingWing Nut
12Volt DC, I0 Amp Receptacle -- Rechargea
discharged 12Volt automotive type battery through this
receptacle.
120Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 20Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,toot and motor loads.
120Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance,toot and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle -- May
be usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120and/or 240Volt AC, 30Amp, single phase,60 Hz
electrical lighting,appliance,tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner -- Usesa dry type filter element and foam
pre-cleaner to limit the amount of dirt anddust sucked
into the engine.
Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.
120Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Eachreceptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator againstelectrical overload.
Fuel Tank -- Capacity of seven(7) U.S.gallons.
GroundingWing Nut-- Used for proper grounding of
unit.
Idle Control Switch --With this switch set to ON,
printed circuit board in control panelautomatically reduces
engine speedwhen no toadisconnected and increases
engine to proper speedwhen loadisapplied.However, be
sure switch isOFF when starting engine.
Oil Fill Cap --Add oit to engine here.
Recoil starter -- Used to start the engine.
Run/Stop Switch -- Setthis switch to "Run" before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF
engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler- Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and isequipped with a spark arrester screen.