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MODEL 6500E

13 HP Generator

FEATURES

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8000 Surge Watt Output

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6500 Maximum Watt Output

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5500 Rated Watt Output

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120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs

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12V/8.3A DC Output

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GFCI 120V AC Receptacles

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Low Oil Automatic Shutoff

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Circuit Reset Buttons for Overload Protection

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Circuit Break for Short Current Protection

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6.6 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity

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Meets EPA Emission Standards

Summary of Contents for 6500e

Page 1: ...i OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...att Output 5500 Rated Watt Output 120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs 12V 8 3A DC Output GFCI 120V AC Receptacles Low Oil Automatic Shutoff Circuit Reset Buttons for Overload Protection Circuit Break for Short Current Protection 6 6 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity Meets EPA Emission Standards ...

Page 3: ...240 Volt AC Outputs 12V 8 3A DC Output GFCI 120V AC Receptacles Low Oil Automatic Shutoff Circuit Reset Buttons for Overload Protection Circuit Break for Short Current Protection 8 5 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity Meets EPA Emission Standards OPTIONAL Idle Control System MODEL 8000E 13 HP Generator ...

Page 4: ...00 Rated Watt Output 120 and 240 Volt AC Outputs 12V 8 3A DC Output GFCI 120V AC Receptacles Low Oil Automatic Shutoff Circuit Reset Buttons for Overload Protection Circuit Break for Short Current Protection 12 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity Meets EPA Emission Standards OPTIONAL Idle Control System ...

Page 5: ...TING THE GENERATOR 8 USING THE GENERATOR 10 STOPPING THE GENERATOR 13 MAINTENANCE CARE 13 Cleaning the Generator 13 Checking the Oil 14 Changing Adding Oil 14 Air Cleaner Maintenance 15 Fuel Filter Cup Cleaning 16 Spark Plug Maintenance 16 Emptying the Gas Tank 17 STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 17 SPECIFICATIONS 18 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 WIRING DIAGRAM 20 NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS Engines that are cert...

Page 6: ... run a fan or open doors and windows If you start to feel sick dizzy or weak while using the generator shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY See a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning WARNING The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING This generator may emit highly flammable and e...

Page 7: ...rate WARNING Never connect a generator directly to any existing electrical building circuit The generator can backfeed into power lines and electrocute nearby electrical repair workers WARNING This generator produces heat when running Temperatures near exhaust can exceed 150o F 65o C Do not touch hot surfaces Pay attention to warning labels on the generator denoting hot parts of the machine Allow ...

Page 8: ... 120 Volt 60 Hz single phase AC current 8 Voltage Selector To switch between 120 and 240 Volt output 9 Circuit Reset Buttons Reset buttons that protect the generator from electrical overload 10 Ground Terminal Connect grounding wires here to properly ground unit 11 120 240 Volt AC Receptacle To connect electrical devices that run 120 and or 240 Volt 60 Hz single phase AC current 12 Pilot Light Red...

Page 9: ... oil filler dipstick cap from the engine as shown in figure 1 3 Using a funnel add the appropriate amount of oil into the crankcase The crankcase is full when the oil level has reached the lower lip of the opening where you have just poured the oil into see figure 2 4 Reinstall oil filler cap Figure 1 Unscrewing the oil cap Figure 2 Adding oil Step 2 Add Gasoline WARNING Gasoline and gas fumes are...

Page 10: ...nd wipe up any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth IMPORTANT Never use an oil gasoline mixture Never use old gas Avoid getting dirt or water in the fuel tank Gas can age in the tank and make it hard to start up the generator in the future Never store generator for extended periods of time with fuel in the tank Step 3 Ground the Generator WARNING Failure to properly ground the generator can result in...

Page 11: ...ain There should now be oil on the stick If there is no oil on the stick or oil only at the very end of the stick you should add oil until the engine crankcase is filled see Changing Adding Oil portion of the Maintenance section 5 Be sure to replace cap when finished checking oil NOTE The oil capacity for this generator is 37 fluid oz Step 2 Check the Gas Level Before starting the generator check ...

Page 12: ...t a grounding wire see figure 3 A generally acceptable grounding wire is a No 12 AWG American Wire Gauge stranded copper wire This grounding wire should be connected at the other end to a copper or brass grounding rod that is driven into the earth Grounding codes can vary by location Please contact a local electrician to check the grounding regulations for your area ...

Page 13: ...re available in line with some extension cords Do not use in rainy or wet conditions Do not touch bare wires or receptacles outlets Do not allow children or non qualified persons to operate CAUTION Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator before attempting to start To start your generator perform the following steps 1 Make sure no electrical devices are connected to the generator Such de...

Page 14: ...9 Figure 4 Fuel valve positions Figure 6 Pulling the start cord CLOSED OPEN or OPEN CLOSE CHOKE ROD Figure 5 Choke positions ...

Page 15: ...by the device to start their motors The surge wattage ability of the generator covers this extra power requirement Rated Running Wattage Maximum Wattage Surge Wattage 5500 6500 8000 7500 8500 10000 Figure 7 generator wattage The total running wattage requirement of the electrical devices connected to the generator should not exceed the rated wattage of the generator itself To calculate the total w...

Page 16: ...garage door opener 480 0 stereo 400 0 box fan 300 600 clock radio 300 0 security system 180 0 dvd player vcr 100 0 common light bulb 75 0 NOTE The above wattage figures are estimates Try to check the wattage listed on your electrical device before consulting this chart Figure 8 Estimated wattage requirements of common electrical devices Once you have determined what electrical devices you will be ...

Page 17: ...r recommended cords based on the power requirement of the electrical device Device Requirements Max Cord Length ft by Wire Gauge Amps Watts 120V Watts 240 V 8 wire 10 wire 12 wire 14 wire 16 wire 5 600 1200 NR 500 300 200 125 7 5 900 1800 NR 350 200 125 100 10 1200 2400 NR 250 150 100 50 15 1800 3600 NR 150 100 65 NR 20 2400 4800 175 125 75 50 NR 25 3000 6000 150 100 60 NR NR 30 3600 7200 125 65 N...

Page 18: ...with fuel in the tank MAINTENANCE CARE Proper routine maintenance of your generator will help prolong the life of your machine Please perform maintenance checks and operations according the schedule in figure 11 CAUTION Never perform maintenance operations while the generator is running Recommended Maintenance Schedule each use first month of use or first 20 hrs every 3 months or 50 hrs every 6 mo...

Page 19: ...crankcase is filled See Changing Adding Oil in this section 5 Be sure to reinstall the cap when finished checking the oil Figure 12 Checking the oil Changing Adding Oil You should check the oil level of your generator according to the maintenance schedule in figure 11 When the oil level is low you will need to add oil until the level is sufficient to run the generator The oil capacity of your gene...

Page 20: ...osal Air Cleaner Maintenance Routine maintenance of the air cleaner helps maintain proper air flow to the carburetor Occasionally check that the air cleaner is free of excessive dirt 1 Unscrew the four bolts at the top and bottom of the air cleaner cover see figure 15 2 Remove the sponge like elements from the casing 3 Wipe the dirt from inside the empty air cleaner casing 4 Wash the sponge like e...

Page 21: ...ance The spark plug is important for proper engine operation A good spark plug should be intact free of deposits and properly gapped To inspect your spark plug 1 Pull on the spark plug cap to remove it 2 Unscrew the spark plug from the generator using the spark plug wrench included with this product see figure 17 Visually inspect the spark plug If it is cracked or chipped discard and replace with ...

Page 22: ...eath the generator to catch the gas turn the fuel valve to the on position Drain all the gas from the generator 5 Turn the fuel valve to the off position 6 Replace the fuel filter cup 7 Store the emptied gasoline in a suitable place CAUTION Do not store fuel from one season to another STORAGE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES CAUTION Never place any type of storage cover on the generator while it is still hot ...

Page 23: ...28 8 width 24 0 height 26 8 Net Weight 207lbs 211lbs 222 lbs Gross Weight 218lbs 222lbs 240lbs Engine Model JDP188FE Model JDP188FE Model JDP190FE Engine type 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system 4 stroke OHV single cylinder with forced air cooling system Ignition system non contact transistor non contact transistor...

Page 24: ...ut there is no electrical output Circuit reset button is off Wait for 2 minutes and push the circuit reset button to the on position Bad connecting wires cables If you are using an extension cord try a different one Bad electrical device connected to generator Try connecting a different device Generator runs but does not support all electrical devices connected Generator is overloaded Perform thes...

Page 25: ...20 WIRING DIAGRAM with idle control system ...

Page 26: ...21 WIRING DIAGRAM without idle control system ...

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