Generac Power Systems 7000exl, Owner'S Manual

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7000EXL 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.
12 Volt DC,10 Amp Receptacle — Recharge a discharged
12 Volt automotive type battery through this receptacle.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor
loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor
loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or
240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
pre–cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked into the
engine.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp duplex
receptacle is provided with "push to reset" circuit breakers to
protect the generator against electrical overload.
Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — A double pole circuit
breaker is provided to protect all the receptacles and generator
against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Wing Nut — Used for proper grounding of unit.
Idle Control Switch — With this switch set to ON, generator
automatically reduces engine speed when no load is connected
and increases engine to proper speed when load is applied.
However, be sure switch is OFF when starting engine.
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Recoil starter — Used to start the engine manually.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "Run" before starting
engine. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise
and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Button — When pressed, cranks engine to start.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Fuel Tank
Idle Control
Switch
Choke Lever
Start Button
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp
Receptacle
Run/Stop Switch
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
Circuit Breakers (AC)
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Spark Arrester Muffler
Air Cleaner
Grounding
Wing Nut
Oil Fill Cap
Recoil Starter
Double Pole
Circuit Breaker