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Generac XD5000E Generator Set

The Generac XD5000E is a 5 kW (6.25 kVA) Diesel standby generator set powered by a Yanmar LW SERIES engine. It is available at 120 V and 240 V, Single Phase-phase, 60 Hz and rated 41.7 A. It holds about 1.6 L (0.4 gal) of oil. Starting uses 1 group-1 battery at 12 V. The set measures 840.74×570×650 mm (33.1×22.4×25.6 in) and weighs about 11 kg (24 lb). An integrated tank holds 45.4 L (12.0 gal), roughly 32.4 hours of runtime.

5 kW
Standby
0.435 L
Displacement
1.6 L
Oil capacity
4
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Specifications

FuelDiesel
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power5 kW
Standby kVA6
EmissionsTier 4 Final
Oil capacity1.6 L
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
PhaseSingle Phase
Rated current41.7 A
Power factor0.833
Circuit breaker30 A
Battery groupU1
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Dimensions (L×W×H)840×570×650 mm
Dry weight11 kg
Fuel tank45.4 L
Tank runtime32.4 hr

Engine

Yanmar LW SERIES
Displacement0.435 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Yanmar LW SERIES
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Air filterEngine Air Filter1500 hr find
Fuel filter200 hr find
Oil filter1000 hr find
Belt find
Coolant
OilSAE 30 or SAE 10W-301.6 L100 hr

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac XD5000E?

The Generac XD5000E is rated 5 kW standby (6.25 kVA).

What engine does the Generac XD5000E use?

The Generac XD5000E is powered by the Yanmar LW SERIES engine.

What fuel does the Generac XD5000E use?

The Generac XD5000E runs on Diesel.

Troubleshooting

6

Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
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. Main breaker switch is OFF. 6. Voltage selector switch is OFF. 7. Generator is overloaded. 8. GFCI outlet has tripped.1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Switch main breaker ON. 6. Switch voltage selector switch to desired voltage output. 7. See Know Generator Limits 8. Correct ground fault in circuit and reset GFCI.
Engine runs well at no-load, but bogs when load is applied.1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 3. Engine speed is too slow. 4. Shorted generator circuit.1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. See Know Generator Limits 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough.1. Incorrect start sequence. 2. Fuel valve is OFF. 3. Dirty air filter. 4. Out of fuel. 5. Stale or contaminated fuel. 6. Low oil level. 7. Excessive rich fuel mixture. 8. Dirty fuel filter. 9. Air in fuel system. 10. Engine is under electrical load. 11. Battery not installed. 12. Battery weak or dead.1. Review & follow starting procedure. 2. Turn fuel valve ON. 3. Clean or replace air filter. 4. Fill fuel tank. 5. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel. 6. Fill crankcase to correct level. 7. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 8. Replace fuel filter. 9. Repeat priming procedure. If no start condition persists Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 10. Remove all equipment from receptacles. Make sure the main breaker switch is OFF. 11. Install battery. 12. Charge or replace battery.
Engine shuts down during operation.1. Out of fuel. 2. Low oil level. 3. Fault in engine. 4. Ambient temp too high. 5. Battery weak or dead.1. Fill fuel tank. Prime fuel system. See Starting Pull Start Engines or Starting Electric Start Engines 2. Fill crankcase to correct level. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Move unit to cooler location and allow engine to cool before running again. 5. Charge or replace battery.
Engine lacks power.1. Load is too high. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Engine needs to be serviced. 4. Excessive valve lash. 5. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Fuel injector clogged.1. Reduce load. See Know Generator Limits 2. Clean or replace air filter. 3. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 4. Contact Authorized Service Dealer. 5. Replace fuel filter. 6. Contact Authorized Service Dealer.
Engine surges or stumbles.1. Governor/throttle assembly is not adjusted properly. 2. Air

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

39
Part #DescriptionQtySystem
G1000-0001Air Filter1Air filter PartsGeek
G1000-0002Oil Filter1Oil filter PartsGeek
G1000-0003Fuel Filter1Fuel filter PartsGeek
G1000-0004Coolant Filter1Coolant filter PartsGeek
G1000-0005Belt2Belt PartsGeek
G1000-0006Spark Plug1Spark plug PartsGeek
G1000-0007Pump1Pump PartsGeek
G1000-0008Seal1Seal PartsGeek
G1000-0009Gasket1Gasket PartsGeek
G1000-0010Thermostat1Thermostat PartsGeek
G1000-0011Impeller1Impeller PartsGeek
G1000-0012Injector1Injector PartsGeek
G1000-0013Sensor1Sensor PartsGeek
G1000-0014Hose1Hose PartsGeek
000001Engine Serial NumberService part / kit PartsGeek
000100aConsult Manual. Read and understand manual completely before using product. Failure to completely understand manual and product could result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000104PELIGROService part / kit PartsGeek
000142aPersonal injury. Do not insert any object through the air cooling slots. Generator can start at any time and could result in death, serious injury, and unit damage.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000144DANGER: Electrocution. Contact with bare wires, terminals, and connections while generator is running will result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000146AVERTISSEMENT Dommages à l’équipement et aux biens. Ne modifiez pas la construction ni l’installation du générateur et ne bloquez pas la ventilation. Le non-respect de cette consigne pourrait endommager le générateur ou le rendre dangereux.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000166bDANGER: Explosion and Fire. Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill to 1/2 inch from top of tank to allow for fuel expansion. Overfilling may cause fuel to spill onto engine causing fire or explosion, which will result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000174PELIGRO: ELECTROCUCIÓN. SI NO SE EVITA EL CONTACTO DEL AGUA CON UNA FUENTE DE ALIMENTACIÓN, OCASIONARÁ LA MUERTE O LESIONES GRAVES.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000178aAsphyxiation. Always use a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm indoors and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000179bPELIGRO: ASFIXIA. EN INTERIORES, USE SIEMPRE UNA ALARMA DE MONÓXIDO DE CARBONO ALIMENTADA POR PILAS E INSTALADA DE ACUERDO CON LAS INSTRUCCIONES DE LOS FABRICANTES.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000215WARNING: In injury and equipment damage. Do not operate or service this machine if not fully alert. Fatigue can impair the ability to service this equipment and could result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek kuduparts $226.99
000216WARNING: Injury and equipment damage. Do not use generator as a step. Doing so could result in falling, damaged parts, unsafe equipment operation, and could result in death or serious injury.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000394WARNING: Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.Service part / kit PartsGeek
000657Carbon monoxide detector (battery-powered)Service part / kit PartsGeek
000706locknut (P)4Service part / kit PartsGeek
000710lat washer (N)2Service part / kit PartsGeek
000714Generator Components23Service part / kit PartsGeek
000716Manual of owner's replacement parts available at www.generac.com4Service part / kit PartsGeek
0L3191Mod. C 09/25/18Service part / kit PartsGeek
696471068528Transfer Switch Model 6852Service part / kit PartsGeek
696471068535Transfer Switch Model 6853Service part / kit PartsGeek
696471071481Transfer Switch Model 9854Service part / kit PartsGeek
696471071498Transfer Switch Model 9855Service part / kit PartsGeek
96471068542Transfer Switch Model 6854Service part / kit PartsGeek
G0069100Portability Kit1Service part / kit PartsGeek

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime
Standby

Available documents

Brochure — xd5000e-diesel-portable (Generac)Spec sheet — generac-generators-spec-sheet xd5000e (Generac)Operator's manual — 6864-xd5000e-portable-generator-spec-sheet (Generac)Operator's manual — Generac.XD5000E.6864 7-15 Manual (Generac)Owner's manual — 6864-xd5000e-portable-generator-owners-manual (Generac)Owner's manual — xd-owner-s-manual (Generac)