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5000/6250ES
Portable Generator Owner's Manual
Model No. 1577-0 (5000/6250 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 188325 Revision 0 (5/8/2001)
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- Page 1 5000/6250ES Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 1577-0 (5000/6250 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 188325 Revision 0 (5/8/2001) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
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Page 2: Equipment Description
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator EQUIPMENT SAFETY RULES DESCRIPTION This generator set was designed and manufactured for specific applications. Do Not attempt to modify the unit This generator is an engine-driven, revolving field, or use it for any application it was not designed for. If you alternating current (AC) generator. -
Page 3: Grounding The Generator
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosed compartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child electrical devices overheat;... -
Page 4: Know Your Generator
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’s manual 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. -
Page 5: Carton Contents
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for Install the battery as follows: use after it has been properly serviced with the • Find battery tray and fasteners in loose parts bag in recommended oil and fuel. -
Page 6: Before Starting The Engine
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator • Connect the red battery cable from the engine start BEFORE STARTING THE button to the positive (+) terminal on battery ENGINE (Figure 4). Figure 4 — Connect Battery Cables Add Oil CAUTION! Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil may result in an engine failure. -
Page 7: Operating The Generator
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator • Add unleaded regular gasoline, slowly to fuel tank. Be Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position (Figure 6). careful not to overfill. Allow about 1/2" of tank space for Figure 6 — Fuel Valve fuel expansion (Figure 5). -
Page 8: Connecting Electrical Loads
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator Move choke lever to “Run” position a short distance COLD WEATHER at a time over several seconds in warm weather or OPERATION minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in “Run”... -
Page 9: Specifications
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator RECEPTACLES Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts (3.6 kW) of power at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp push-to- This generator is equipped with the following receptacles: reset circuit breaker. -
Page 10: Don't Overload The Generator
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator DON’T OVERLOAD THE • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine GENERATOR watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require... -
Page 11: General Maintenance
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator GENERAL MAINTENANCE • A vacuum cleaner may be used to pick up loose dirt and debris. RECOMMENDATIONS • Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on The owner/operator is responsible for making sure that all generator. - Page 12 Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator NOTES...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is open. Reset circuit breaker. Fault in generator. Contact Generac service facility. Engine is running, but no Poor connection or defective cord set. Check and repair. -
Page 14: Schematic Diagram
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM... -
Page 15: Wiring Diagram
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator WIRING DIAGRAM... -
Page 16: Exploded View
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Page 17: Parts List
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator PARTS LIST Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description A188392 CRADLE 80270 VALVE, Tank A92531 SUPPORT, Engine 78299 BUSHING, Plastic Tank A92731 SUPPORT, Engine & Muffler B4363 CAP, Fuel Gauge 66365G HOUSING, Engine Adapter B1998 TANK, Fuel 7-Gal. -
Page 18: Control Panel Exploded View & Parts List
Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator CONTROL PANEL EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item Part # Qty. Description Item Part # Qty. Description B81897 PANEL, Control 38150 WASHER, No. 8 Flat 75475 SCREW, M4 - 0.7 x 10mm 22264 WASHER, No. 8 Lock... - Page 19 Generac Portable Products 5000/6250ES Generator NOTES...
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Page 20: Limited Warranty
(EXCEPT GN ENGINE SERIES) Generac Portable Products (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that its generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year* from the date of original purchase. This warranty does not apply to units used for prime power in place of utility.
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