Generac 6500XL - Manual (Page 6)

6500XL Extended Life Generator
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KNOWYOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner’s m^ual 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.
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, too! 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.
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,
printed circuit board in control panel 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.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "Run" before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF
engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.