Generac Power Systems GP6500 User Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1
Introduction ..................................... 1
Safety Rules .................................... 1
Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1
Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards .................................... 3
Standards Index .............................. 3
Replacement Hazard Labels ........... 3
Section 2 General Information and
Setup .............................................. 5
Know Your Generator ..................... 6
Emissions ........................................ 6
Hour Meter ...................................... 7
Connection Plugs ............................ 7
CO-SENSE™ .................................. 8
Remove Contents from Carton ....... 9
Assembly ......................................... 9
Battery Cable Connection (electric
start only) ...................................... 10
Add Engine Oil .............................. 10
Fuel ............................................... 11
Section 3 Operation .................... 12
Operation and Use Questions ....... 12
Before Starting Engine .................. 12
Prepare Generator for Use ............ 12
Grounding the Generator When Used
as a Portable .................................12
Know Generator Limits ..................12
Transporting/Tipping of the Unit ....13
Starting Pull Start Engines .............14
Starting Electric Start Engines .......14
Low Oil Level Shutdown System ...15
Charging the Battery (electric start
units only) ......................................15
Section 4 Maintenance and
Troubleshooting ..........................16
Maintenance ..................................16
Maintenance Schedule ..................16
Preventive Maintenance ................16
Engine Maintenance ......................16
Battery Replacement (if applicable) 18
Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester 18
Valve Clearance ............................19
Storage ..........................................19
Troubleshooting .............................20
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WARNING
Operating, servicing and maintaining this
equipment can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To
minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust,
do not idle the engine except as necessary,
service your equipment in a well-ventilated
area and wear gloves or wash your hands
frequently when servicing your equipment.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Generac Power Systems GP6500 Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	GP6500
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English