TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Engine is running, but

no AC output is available.

Engine runs good but

bogs down when loads are connected.

Cause

I.Circuit breaker is open.

2.Poor connection or defective cord set.

3.Connected device is bad.

4.Faultin generator.

I. Short circuit in a connected load.

2.Generator is overloaded.

3.Engine speed is too slow.

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 electrical load.

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

3.Contact Generac Power Systems service facility.

Engine will not start; or

starts and runs rough.

Engine shuts down

during operation.

Engine lacks power.

Engine "hunts" or falters.

4.Shorted generator circuit.

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

2.Dirty air cleaner.

3.Out of gasoline.

4.Stale gasoline.

5.Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug.

6.Badspark plug.

7.Water in gasoline.

8.Overchoking.

9.Low oil level.

10.Excessivelyrich fuel mixture.

I I. Intake valve stuck open or closed.

12.Engine has lost compression.

I.Out of gasoline.

2.Low oil level.

3.Fault in engine.

I.Load is 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.

4.Contact Generac service facility.

I.Set switch to "Run".

2.Clean or replace air cleaner.

3.Fill fuel tank.

4.Drain gastank andfill with fresh fuel.

5.Connect wire to spark plug.

6.Replacespark plug.

7.Drain gastank; fill with fresh fuel.

8.Put choke lever to "Run" position.

9.Fill crankcase to proper level.

10.Contact Generac Power Systems service facility.

II.Contact Generac Power Systems service facility.

12.Contact Generac Power Systems

service facility.

I.Fill fuel tank.

2.Fill crankcase to proper level.

3.Contact Generac Power Systems

service facility.

I.See "Don't Overload the Generator"

on page I I.

2.Replaceair filter.

3.Contact Generac Power Systems service facility.

I.Move choke to halfway position till

engine runs smoothly.

2.Contact Generac Power Systems service facility.

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Generac 6500XL Troubleshooting, Problem Engine is running, but No AC output is available, Faultin generator, Solution
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