Generac Portable Products 7000EXL Extended Life Generator

•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Add up the rated watts (or amps) of all loads to be connected at one time.This total should not be greater than the rated wattage/amperage capacity of the generator. See “Don’t Overload the Generator” on page 11.

Stopping the Engine

•Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

•Put the idle control switch in the “Off” position.

•Let engine run at no–load for 30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and generator.

•Move run/stop switch to “Stop.”

•Close the fuel shut–off valve.

Operating Automatic Idle Control

This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at its normal high governed engine speed when an electrical load is connected.When an electrical load is removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed. With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal high engine

speed. Always have the switch off when starting and stopping the engine.

Charging a Battery

WARNING! Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas while recharging.An explosive mixture will remain around the battery for a long time after it has been charged.The slightest spark can ignite the hydrogen and cause an explosion, resulting in blindness or other serious injury.

WARNING! Do Not permit smoking, open flame, sparks or any other source of heat around a battery.Wear protective goggles, rubber apron and rubber gloves when working around a battery. Battery electrolyte fluid is an extremely caustic sulfuric acid solution that can cause severe burns. If spill occurs flush area with clear water immediately.

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Do Not use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. Do Not use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.

To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:

•Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells.

Do Not use tap water.

•If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed and are tight.

•If necessary, clean battery terminals.

•Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words “12 VOLTS D.C.”

•Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to the positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Battery Charge Cable Connection

Red

Black

•Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative (–)battery terminal (Figure 8).

•Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges.

•When battery has charged, shut down engine

NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

How to Use the Battery Charger

Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location, such as inside a garage.

•Plug the charger into the unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, which is located on the starter switch (Figure 9). Plug battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.

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