Troubleshooting

Generac Portable Products 6500XL Extended Life Generator

Problem

Engine is running, but no AC output is available.

Engine runs good but bogs clown when loads are connected.

Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough.

Engine shuts down during operation.

Engine lacks power.

Engine "hunts" or

falters.

Cause

I.Circuit breaker is open.

2.Poor connection or defective cord set.

3.Connected device is bad.

4.Fault in generator.

I.Short circuit in a connected load.

2.Generator is overloaded.

3.Enginespeed istoo slow.

4.Shortedgenerator circuit.

I.Run/Stop switch set to "Stop".

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Out of gasoline.

4.Stalegasoline.

5.Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.

6.Badspark plug.

7.Waterin gasoline.

8.Overchoking.

9.Low oil level.

10.Excessively rich fuel mixture.

II.Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12.Engine has lost compression.

I.Out of gasoline.

2.Low oil level

3.Fault in engine.

I.Loadis too high.

2.Dirty air filter.

3.Engine needs to be serviced.

I. Choke is opened too soon.

2.Carburetor is running too rich or too lean.

Solution

I.Reset circuit breaker.

2.Check and repair.

3.Connect another device that is in good condition.

4.Contact Generac service facility.

I.Disconnect shorted electricalload.

2.See "Don't Overload the Generator" on page 10.

3.Contact Generac service facility.

4.Contact Generac service facility.

I.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.Replacespark plug.

7.Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.

8.Put choke lever to "No Choke" position.

9.Fill crankcaseto proper level.

10.Contact Generac service facility. I I. Contact Generac service facility.

12.Contact Generac service facility.

I.Fill fuel tank.

2.Fill crankcaseto proper level.

3.Contact Generac service facility.

I.See"Don't Overload the Generator"

on page 10.

2.Replaceair filter.

3.Contact Generac service facility.

I.Move choke to halfway position till engine runs smoothly.

2.Contact Generac service facility.

09779-2 specifications

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Generac 09779-2 owner manual Troubleshooting

Models: 09779-2