Summary of Contents for Generac Power Systems 3500XL
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Portable Generator Owner’s Manual Model No. 9441–5 (3500 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 99112 Revision 4 (9/8/2000) 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. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
• The generator’s revolving field is driven at about generator from the power utility may result 3,600 rpm by a Generac Power Systems 6.5 h.p. engine. in injury or death to electric utility workers and damage to the generator due to a backfeed...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt 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;...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt 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.
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator BEFORE STARTING THE • Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the Generator engine. Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil ENGINE with gasoline. • Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Oil •...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator OPERATING THE Move the choke lever to “Half” choke position, and pull recoil handle twice. GENERATOR • If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 6. Move choke lever to “Run” position. If engine falters,...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator Stopping the Engine To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add • Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below generator to prevent icing problems. 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the CAUTION! Never run unit indoors; Do Not crankcase breather system.
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Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Receptacle Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 3-...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt 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...
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Maximum Surge Watts ....4,375 watts • Soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt Continuous Wattage Capacity .
Generac Portable Products 3,500 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Circuit breaker is open. Reset circuit breaker. Poor connection or defective Check and repair. Engine is running, but no AC cord set. output is available. Connected device is bad. Connect another device that is in good condition.
FOR "GN" ENGINE DRIVEN PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase.
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