Generac Power Systems XD5000E User Manual

Operator’s Manual for Portable Generator 17
NOTE: Always treat diesel fuel for long
term storage. Use the approved fuel addi-
tive and water abatement material. Test
stored fuel every 90 days and provide addi-
tional treatment if required. Periodically
check and dry abatement material as nec-
essary.
Change Oil
Change engine oil before storage. See
"Change Engine Oil."
Return Engine to Service
1. Refer to the "Before Starting Engine."
section.
2. Start engine and run at no load for 5 to 10
minutes while checking:
• oil pressure
• fuel, engine oil or coolant leaks
• proper operation of indicators/gauges
NOTE: Avoid prolonged operation at mini-
mum or maximum engine speeds and
loads for the first hour of operation.
Troubleshooting
PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION
Engine is running, but
AC output is not
available.
1. Circuit breaker OPEN.
2. Poor connection or defective
cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Fault in generator.
5. Main breaker switch is OFF.
6. Voltage selector switch is OFF.
7. Generator is overloaded.
8. GFCI outlet has tripped.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is
in good condition.
4. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
5. Switch main breaker ON.
6. Switch voltage selector switch
to desired voltage output.
7. See
"Know Generator Lim-
its."
8. Correct ground fault in circuit
and reset GFCI.
Engine runs well at
no-load, but bogs when
load is applied.
1. Short circuit in a connected
load.
2. Generator is overloaded.
3. Engine speed is too slow.
4. Shorted generator circuit.
1. Disconnect shorted electrical
load.
2. See
"Know Generator Lim-
its."
3. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
4. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
Engine will not start; or
starts and runs rough.
1. Incorrect start sequence.
2. Fuel valve is OFF.
3. Dirty air filter.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Stale or contaminated fuel.
6. Low oil level.
7. Excessive rich fuel mixture.
8. Dirty fuel filter.
9. Air in fuel system.
10. Engine is under electrical load.
1. Review & follow starting pro-
cedure.
2. Turn fuel valve ON.
3. Clean or replace air filter.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Drain fuel tank and fill with
fresh fuel.
6. Fill crankcase to correct level.
7. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
8. Replace fuel filter.
9. Contact Authorized Service
Facility.
10. Remove all equipment from
receptacles. Make sure the
main breaker switch is OFF.

Generac Power Systems XD5000E Specifications

General

Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	XD5000E
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English