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Model No. 1315-0  (7,500 Watt AC Generator)  Manual No. B4369  Revision 3 (9/19/2000)

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Page 1: ...rator Owner s Manual 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 Model No 1315 0 7 500 Watt AC Generator Manual No B4369 Revision 3 9 19 2000 Visit our Generac website www generac portables com 7500EXL ...

Page 2: ... RULES This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications Do Not attempt to modify the unit or use it for any application it was not designed for If you have any questions about your generator s application ask your dealer distributor or consult the factory The manufacturer could not possibly anticipate every circumstance that might involve a hazard For that reason warnings...

Page 3: ...clearance on all sides of generator even while operating unit outdoors or you could damage the unit See Cold Weather Operation on page 10 Never start or stop the unit with electrical loads connected to receptacles with the connected devices turned ON Start the engine and let it stabilize before connecting any electrical loads Disconnect all electrical loads before shutting down the generator Do No...

Page 4: ...e axle and secure with washer and retaining pin If wheel does not spin freely omit one or both washers NOTE Make sure the air inflation valve faces outward on each wheel Attach the vibration mounts to the support leg with capscrews washers and lock nuts Attach the support leg with two capscrews and two lock nuts to the cradle Remove the temporary blocks Attach the handle with four capscrews and fo...

Page 5: ...acket two J bolts two lock washers two flat washers and two hex nuts Figure 4 Tighten with 3 8 wrench Connect one end of the red battery cable to the outboard terminal of the engine start switch Connect other end of the red battery cable from the engine start switch to positive terminal on the battery Figure 5 Connect the black battery cable to the negative terminal on the battery Figure 5 Connect...

Page 6: ...otect the generator against electrical overload Breakers are push to reset type Engine Start Switch Pressed to start the engine 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 printed circuit board in control panel automatically reduces engine speed when no load is connected and increases engine to proper...

Page 7: ...overfill the fuel tank Always allow room for fuel expansion Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine Do Not use premium gasoline Do Not mix oil with gasoline Clean area around fuel fill cap remove cap Add unleaded regular gasoline slowly to fuel tank Be careful not to overfill Allow about 1 2 of tank space for fuel expansion Figure 6 Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline...

Page 8: ...Run position If engine falters move choke lever to Half choke position until the engine runs smoothly and then to Run position NOTE If engine still fails to start after 3 pulls check for proper oil level in crankcase This unit is equipped with a Low Oil Shutdown System See engine manual Connecting Electrical Loads Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting Plug in and turn o...

Page 9: ...If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately Charging a Battery Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery Do Not use the generator to charge any 6 Volt batteries Do Not use the generator to crank an engine having a discharged battery To recharge 12 Volt batteries proceed as follows Check fluid level in all battery ce...

Page 10: ...generator may appear different from that shown in Figure 11 Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object Face exposed end away from wind and elements Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent problems CAUTION Never run unit indoors Do Not enclose generator any more than shown Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40 F 4 C RECEP...

Page 11: ...rate 240 Volt AC single phase 60Hz loads up to 7 200 watts 7 2 kW This outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push to reset circuit breaker 120 240 Volt AC 50 Amp Receptacle Use a NEMA 14 50 plug with this receptacle Connect a 4 wire cord set rated for 240 Volt AC loads at 50 Amps to the plug Figure 15 Use this receptacle to operate 240 Volt AC 60 Hz single phase loads requiring up to 7 500 watts 7 5 kW ...

Page 12: ...ttage when selecting electrical devices to connect to your generator First figure the watts needed to start the largest motor Add to that figure the running watts of all other connected loads Items in the wattage reference guide Figure 16 are provided to help you to determine how many items the generator can operate at one time Recreational Home Uses Tool Appliance Watts AM FM clock radio 50 Light...

Page 13: ...ing insulation Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings To Clean the Generator Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean Soft bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt or oil A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris Low pressure air not to exceed 25 psi may be used to blow away...

Page 14: ...oline 8 Overchoking 9 Low oil level 10 Excessively rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 13 Battery is dead 1 Set switch to Run 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 Fill fuel tank 4 Drain gas tank and fill with fresh fuel 5 Connect wire to spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7 Drain gas tank fill with fresh fuel 8 Put choke lever to no choke position 9 Fill ...

Page 15: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 15 NOTES ...

Page 16: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 16 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ...

Page 17: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 17 WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 18 EXPLODED VIEW MAIN UNIT ...

Page 19: ...MS M6 1 0 x 55 41 80270 1 VALVE Tank 42 78299 1 BUSHING Plastic Tank 43 B4363 1 CAP with Gauge Fuel 44 B1695 1 TANK Fuel 7 Gal 45 B92039 1 SHIELD Heat 46 92665 1 INSULATION 2 1 4 Thick Item Part Qty Description 47 85000 1 CLIP Insulation 48 14353621 1 WIRE Gound 49 26850 2 LW EXT Shakeproof M6 51 92982 1 DECAL Danger 52 B4367 2 DECAL Heat Shield 55 25244 12 NUT 5 16 18 Hex 57 B4368 1 DECAL Control...

Page 20: ...ANDLE 2 89742 2 WHEEL 3 93693A 1 AXLE 4 87005 2 PIN Retaining 5 B89635 2 SPACER Wheel 6 B93696 1 LEG Support 7 27007 2 MOUNT Vibration 8 42909 2 CAPSCREW Hex Hd M8 1 25 x 30 9 52858 8 NUT Lock M8 10 22247 2 WASHER Wheel 11 39253 2 CAPSCREW Hex Hd M8 1 25 x 20 12 22145 2 WASHER Vibration Mtg 13 39287 4 HHCS M8 1 25 x 45 GR 10 9 ...

Page 21: ... AMP 11 75207 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER 20 AMP 12 23365 10 WASHER 8 Shakeproof 13 68868 1 OUTLET 30A 120V Locking 14 43437 1 OUTLET 30A 120V 240V Locking Item Part Qty Description 15 68759 1 OUTLET 20A 120V 16 43180 10 WASHER M4 Flat 17 22264 10 WASHER 8 M4 Lock 18 51715 10 NUT M4 0 7 Hex 19 64526 8 SCREW 6 32 x 3 8 20 83970 1 BOARD System Control 21 64525 4 3 4 Hex Standoff 22 87962 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10A...

Page 22: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 22 NOTES ...

Page 23: ...Generac Portable Products 7 500 EXL Generator 23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...hich have been subjected to improper or unauthorized installation or alteration misuse negligence accident overloading overspeeding improper maintenance repair or storage so as in the COMPANY s judgement to adversely affect its performance and reliability NORMAL WEAR As with all mechanical devices the generator need periodic parts service and replacement to perform well This warranty will not cove...

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