XC Series Portable Generator Owner’s Manual 003436 MODEL:________________________ SERIAL:________________________ DATE PURCHASED:______________ WARNING Loss of life. This product is not intended to be used in a critical life support application. Failure to adhere to this warning could result in death or serious injury. (000209b) Register your Generac product at: WWW.GENERAC.
Table of Contents Section 1 Introduction and Safety 1 Introduction ..................................... 1 Safety Rules .................................... 1 Safety Symbols and Meanings ........ 1 Exhaust and Location Hazards ....... 2 Electrical Hazards ........................... 3 Fire Hazards .................................... 3 Lifting or Suspending Generator ..... 3 Standards Index .............................. 4 Section 2 General Information and Setup .............................................
Section 1 Introduction and Safety Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Generac Power Systems Inc. product. This unit has been designed to provide high-performance, efficient operation, and years of use when maintained properly. WARNING Consult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury.
DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000104) DANGER Electrocution. Turn utility and emergency power supplies to OFF before connecting power source and load lines. Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury. (000116) WARNING Equipment and property damage. Do not alter construction of, installation, or block ventilation for generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe operation or damage to the generator.
Electrical Hazards WARNING DANGER Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, terminals, and connections while generator is running will result in death or serious injury. (000144) DANGER Electrocution. Water contact with a power source, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. (000104) DANGER Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply first aid and get medical help.
Standards Index 1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) available from www.nfpa.org 2. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 5000: BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE available from www.nfpa.org 3. International Building Code available from www.iccsafe.org 4. Agricultural Wiring Handbook available from www.rerc.org, Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O. Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309 5. ASAE EP-364.
Section 2 General Information and Setup 27 23 24 25 22 20 14 28 19 26 003436 21 13 12 003441 10 15 17 14 16 18 003442 Figure 2-1.
11 6 3 1 9 4 5 2 8 7 003439 Figure 2-3. XC Series Control Panel Know Your Generator Emissions The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) (and California Air Resources Board (CARB), for engines/equipment certified to California standards) requires this engine/equipment to comply with exhaust and evaporative emissions standards. Locate the emissions compliance decal on the engine to determine applicable standards.
Product Specifications 6.5 kW / 8.0 kW Engine Specifications Displacement 426 cc Spark Plug Part No. 0G0767B Spark Plug Type Champion RC12YC or Equivalent Spark Plug Gap 0.020 inch (0.51mm) Gasoline Capacity 32 L (8.5 U.S. gallons) Oil Type See chart in Add Engine Oil. Oil Capacity with filter change without filter change 1.0 L (1.1 qt.) 0.9 L (0.95 qt.) Run Time at 50% Load (6.5kW / 8.0kW) 14 Hours / 11 Hours * Go to www.generac.com or contact an IASD for replacement parts.
Hour Meter The Hour Meter tracks hours of operation for scheduled maintenance. See Figure 2-7. • The SVC display will illuminate one hour before and one hour after each 200 hour interval providing a two hour window to perform service. When the hour meter is in flash alert mode, the maintenance message will alternate with elapsed time in hours and tenths. The hours will flash four times, then alternate with the maintenance message four times until the meter automatically resets.
Accessories Item Qty. Main Unit 1 Owner’s Manual 1 Engine Manual 1 Quart SAE Oil 1 Oil Filter 1 Air Filter 1 Spark Plug 1 Spark Plug Wrench 1 Shop Towel 1 Top Cover (8) 2 Wheel (1) 2 Frame Foot (2) 2 Steel Lifting Pocket (3) 2 Hardware Bag Qty. See Figure 2-9. Install lifting pocket assembly as follows: 1. Install each halve of lifting pocket (3) underneath frame and loosely assemble with 45mm bolt (7) and nut (11) through holes in frame. 2.
3 5 1 6 2 7 003448 4 Figure 2-10. Wheel and Foot Assembly Battery Cable Connection (if equipped) CAUTION Equipment damage. Do not make battery connections in reverse. Doing so will result in equipment damage. Add Engine Oil CAUTION Engine damage. Verify proper type and quantity of engine oil prior to starting engine. Failure to do so could result in engine damage. (000135) (000167a) The unit has been shipped with the battery cables disconnected.
2. Place unit on level ground in a well ventilated area. 3. Clean area around fuel cap and remove cap slowly. 4. Slowly add recommended fuel. Do not fill above inner lip (A). See Figure 2-13. 5. Install fuel cap. SAE 30 10W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 A 000399 NOTE: Some units have more than one oil fill location. It is only necessary to use one oil fill point. 5. Thread dipstick into oil filler neck. Oil level is checked with dipstick fully installed. 6. See Figure 2-12.
Section 3 Operation Operation and Use Questions Call Generac Customer Service at 1-888GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) with questions or concerns about equipment operation and maintenance. Before Starting Engine 1. Verify engine oil level is correct. 2. Verify fuel level is correct. 3. Verify unit is secure on level ground, with proper clearance and is outdoors in a well ventilated area. Prepare Generator for Use DANGER Asphyxiation. Running engines produce carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
It is recommended to use a manual transfer switch when connecting directly to a building electrical system. Connecting a portable generator to a building electrical system must be made in strict compliance with all national and local electrical codes and laws, and be completed by a qualified electrician. Connecting Electrical Loads DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles. DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to generator. DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to generator.
Radio 50 to 200 *Refrigerator 700 Slow Cooker 200 *Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP) 2800 *Submersible Pump (1 HP) 2000 *Submersible Pump (1/2 HP) 1500 *Sump Pump 800 to 1050 *Table Saw (10") 1750 to 2000 Television 200 to 500 Toaster 1000 to 1650 Weed Trimmer 500 * Allow 3 times the listed watts for starting these devices. Transporting/Tipping of the Unit Do not store or transport the unit at an angle greater than 15 degrees. Starting Pull Start Engines Recoil Hazard.
Generator Shut Down CAUTION Equipment and property damage. Disconnect electrical loads prior to starting or stopping unit. Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage. (000136) 1. Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. 3. Move START/RUN/STOP switch to STOP. 4. Rotate fuel shut-off valve clockwise to the OFF (closed) position.
Section 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Maintenance Preventive Maintenance Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend engine/equipment life. Generac Power Systems, Inc. recommends that all maintenance work be performed by an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD). Regular maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing.
Change Engine Oil and Oil Filter SAE 30 WARNING Accidental start-up. Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. (000141) 10W-30 Synthetic 5W-30 WARNING 000399 Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil or coolant. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Inspect Engine Oil Level (000139) WARNING Risk of burns. Allow engine to cool before draining oil or coolant.
B A 003466 2. Remove the red rubber boot (A) and disconnect the battery connecting hardware (8mm) and RED wire (C) from the battery’s POSITIVE (+) terminal. 3. Install new battery. Secure battery with strap. 4. Connect RED wire to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal (C). Slide rubber boot (A) over connection hardware. 5. Connect BLACK wire to the NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal (B). Figure 4-3. Air Filter Assembly A Service Spark Plug To service spark plug: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2.
Inspect Spark Arrester Screen WARNING Hot Surfaces. When operating machine, do not touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could result in severe burns or fire. (000108) 1. Loosen clamp (A). See Figure 4-6. 2. Inspect cone (C) and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise damaged. If cone is not damaged, clean with commercial solvent. 3. Replace spark arrestor cone (C) and collar (B). Secure with clamp (A). B C A 003467 Figure 4-6.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but AC output is not available. 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI breaker module is OPEN. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact IASD. 5. Correct ground fault and press reset button on GFCI breaker module. Engine runs well at no-load, but bogs when load is applied. 1.
Part No. 10000004327 Rev. C 09/23/2019 ©2019 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice. No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc. Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 Waukesha, WI 53189 1-888-GENERAC (1-888-436-3722) www.generac.
