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Owner’s
Manual

• SAFETY

• ASSEMBLY

• OPERATION

• TROUBLESHOOTING

• WARRANTY

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XP Professional Series

Portable Generator

COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL • RESIDENTIAL

MODELS: 005606-0 XP8000E

005605-0 XP6500E

8,000 Watt Portable Generator
6,500 Watt Portable Generator

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Summary of Contents for XP8000E

Page 1: ...OTING WARRANTY www generac com or 1 888 GENERAC XP Professional Series Portable Generator COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL MODELS 005606 0 XP8000E 005605 0 XP6500E 8 000 Watt Portable Generator 6 500...

Page 2: ...g Gasoline 8 2 8 To Start the Engine 8 2 9 Stopping the Engine 9 2 10 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System 9 2 10 1 Initial Start up 9 2 10 2 Sensing Low Oil Pressure 9 2 10 3 Restarting 9 2 11 Charging a...

Page 3: ...ate the unit This prepares them if they need to operate the equipment in an emergency DANGER Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU IN MINUTES Exhaust contains carbon monoxide a poison gas you cannot...

Page 4: ...method or operating technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend ensure that it is safe for others Also make sure the procedure work method or operating technique utilized does not...

Page 5: ...g injury FIRE HAZARDS For fire safety the generator must be operated and maintained properly Operation must always comply with applicable codes standards laws and regulations Adhere strictly to local...

Page 6: ...rs is needed for assembling the wheel kit NOTE The wheel kit is not intended for over the road use Refer to Figure 2 and install the wheel kit as follows Generator will be resting on an accessory box...

Page 7: ...breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload The 30 Amp receptacle is protected by a 2 pole lever circuit breaker rated at 27 1 Amps for the XP6500E and 30 Amps for the XP8000E 5 Hour...

Page 8: ...ed 2400 watts 2 4 kW or 20 Amps of current Use only high quality well insulated 3 wire grounded cord sets rated for 125 Volts at 20 Amps or greater Keep extension cords as short as possible preferably...

Page 9: ...is surge of power lasts only a few seconds when starting such motors Make sure to allow for high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices to connect to the generator 1 Figure the watts neede...

Page 10: ...t overfill the fuel tank Always leave room for fuel expansion Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine Do not use premium gasoline Do not mix oil wi...

Page 11: ...SURE SHUTDOWN SYSTEM The engine is equipped with a low oil pressure sensor that shuts down the engine automatically when the oil pressure drops below 5 psi If the engine shuts down by itself and the f...

Page 12: ...l Type See Chart in Adding Engine Oil Section Oil Capacity w Filter Change 1 5 Qts w o Filter Change 1 2 Qts Run Time Fuel Consumption 1 2 Load 8 kW 12 Hours 73 gallons per hour 6 5 kW 14 Hours 64 gal...

Page 13: ...e the engine is still warm Clean area around oil drain plug Remove oil drain plug from engine and oil fill plug to drain oil completely into a suitable container When oil has completely drained instal...

Page 14: ...CLEARANCE After the first 50 hours of operation check the valve clearance in the engine and adjust if necessary Important If feeling uncomfortable about doing this procedure or the proper tools are n...

Page 15: ...idic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage To avoid engine problems the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer as follows Remove all gasoline from the...

Page 16: ...ld down bracket Disconnect the RED battery cable to the battery Positive terminal Disconnect the BLACK battery cable to the battery Negative terminal To install a new battery Reverse the steps above a...

Page 17: ...ed 12 Engine has lost compression 1 Turn Fuel shut off ON 2 Clean or replace air cleaner 3 Fill fuel tank 4 Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel 5 Connect wire to spark plug 6 Replace spark plug 7...

Page 18: ...You are responsible for contacting a Generac Authorized Warranty Dealer as soon as a problem occurs The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warra...

Page 19: ...led replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Generac according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions rela...

Page 20: ...d adjustments Failures caused by any contaminated fuels oils or lack of proper oil levels Repairs or diagnostics performed by individuals other than Guardian Generac authorized dealers not authorized...

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