3.0L Engine Engine
The 3.0L is an engine. It powers generator sets from Generac, including the Q.
Also known as: 3.0L
Part of the 3.0L engine family — 2 variants share parts & fitment.
Generator sets powered by this engine
1Common problems
15- Bottom out 9202-1
- Q 7000 120/240 58/29 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out | Universal 92116 9677-3
- NP 6600 120/240 55/27 60 3600 | 2700 | Bottom out | Universal 92116 9600-0
- NP 5000 120/240 41/20 60 3600 | 2751 Bottom out | Universal 92116 9712-0
- Not stated Safety-001
Fix: Not stated - Bottom out | Out-the-side 9205-1
- 7000 120/240 Bottom out Universal 9593-1
- 6600 9509-2
- Transfer switch set to NORMAL position
Fix: Set to GENERATOR position. - Thermal circuit breaker open.
Fix: Auto-reset - Wait 5 min. and attempt restart. - Q 7000 120/240 58/29 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out 9736-1
- Q 5500 120/240 46/23 60 3600 | 2570 | Bottom out | Universal 92116 9735-1
- PRIMING FUNCTION DOES NOT WORK
Fix: REDUCE LOAD TEST 17- CHECK ENGINE POWER TEST 19- TEST 18- TRY ENGINE STILL CRANKING THE CRANKS WON'T sen PRIMER ENGINE NORMALLY PRIME SWITCH GO TO PROBLEM 6 - Open/disconnected wire #15A between AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch and Control Module circuit board.
Fix: Reconnect/close wire. - NP 6600 120/240 55/27 60 3600 | 2300 | Bottom out |Out-the-side| 89405 9207-1
Compiled from service & troubleshooting documentation across every generator set that uses the 3.0L.
Common questions
Which generators use the 3.0L engine?
The 3.0L powers 1 generator set(s), including Generac Q.
What is a common problem with the 3.0L engine?
A commonly reported issue on generators using the 3.0L is: Bottom out.