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  • Contents
  • Table of Contents
  • Troubleshooting
  • Bookmarks

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  • Equipment Description

  • Safety Rules

  • Grounding the Generator

  • Carton Contents

  • Add Gasoline

  • Before Starting the Engine

  • Know Your Generator

  • Operating the Generator

  • Starting the Engine

  • Connecting Electrical Loads

  • Stopping the Engine

  • Operating Automatic Idle Control

  • Charging a Battery

  • Cold Weather Operation

  • Don't Overload the Generator

  • Specifications
  • General Maintenance Recommendations
  • Generator Maintenance
  • Troubleshooting

  • Wiring Diagram

  • Exploded View - Main Unit

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  • 2 Generator Maintenance
  • 3 General Maintenance Recommendations
  • 4 Specifications
  • 5 Troubleshooting
  • 6 Wiring Diagram
  • 7 Exploded View - Main Unit
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EXL

Portable Generator Owner's Manual

Model No. 9798-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2649 Revision 3 (06/01/2001)

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 messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

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  • Page 1 6500 Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 9798-2 (6,500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B2649 Revision 3 (06/01/2001) 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 messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 2: Equipment Description

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit or This generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, use it for any application it was not designed for. If you have alternating current (AC) generator.
  • Page 3: Grounding The Generator

    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: Carton Contents

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for INSTALLING TRAY AND use after it has been properly serviced with the BATTERY recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your...
  • Page 5: Add Gasoline

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator • 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: Know Your Generator

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator KNOW YOUR 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. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7: Operating The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator OPERATING THE Figure 8 — Choke Lever GENERATOR CAUTION! Never start or stop the engine with electrical loads connected 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: Stopping The Engine

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator Stopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells.
  • Page 9: Cold Weather Operation

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator COLD WEATHER 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...
  • Page 10 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator Figure 12 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Figure 13 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt...
  • Page 11: Don't Overload The Generator

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • The rated wattage of lights can be taken from wattage listed on the light bulbs.The rated wattage of tools, GENERATOR appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device.
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually Maximum Surge Watts ....8,125 watts decrease the insulation resistance of these windings.
  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is open. Reset circuit breaker. 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 Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 15: Wiring Diagram

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 16: Exploded View - Main Unit

    Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT...
  • Page 17 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A92432 CRADLE 92665 INSULATION, #2-1/4" A92531 SUPPORT, Engine 85000 CLIP, Insulation A92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler 14353621 WIRE, Ground...
  • Page 18 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Qty Description Item Part # Qty Description A92070 PANEL, Control 43437 OUTLET, 120V/240V, 30A 23897 FLAT WASHER, #10 M5 Locking 49226 LOCK WASHER, M5...
  • Page 19 Generac Portable Products 6500EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
  • Page 20 PORTABLE GENERATOR 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 include the gasoline engine when furnished or attached because such engine is covered solely by the engine manufacturer’s warranty.
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