Specifications
| Frequency | 60.0 Hz |
|---|---|
| Prime power | 6 kW |
| Emissions | CARB |
| Oil capacity | 0.946353 L |
| Voltage options | 120 V, 120/240 V |
| Rated current | 30.3 A |
| Battery voltage | 12 V |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 825×584×749 mm |
| Dry weight | 80 kg |
| Fuel tank | 34.07 L |
| Tank runtime | 10.5 hr |
Maintenance & consumables
for the Generac OHVI| Item | Spec | Capacity | Part # | Interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air filter | — | find | |||
| Fuel filter | — | find | |||
| Oil filter | — | find | |||
| Belt | — | find | |||
| Coolant | — | ||||
| Oil | 1.5 | — | 500 hr |
Common questions
What engine does the Generac XP6500E use?
The Generac XP6500E is powered by the Generac OHVI engine.
What is the oil capacity of the Generac XP6500E?
The Generac OHVI engine in the Generac XP6500E has an oil capacity of 0.946353 liters.
Troubleshooting
8Symptoms & remedies
| Symptom | Cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Engine is running, but no AC output is available. | 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 5. GFCI trips the 20 Amp outlets. | 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Contact Authorized Service Facility. 5. Repair the 'short' and reset the GFCI. |
| Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. | 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 'Don't Overload the Generator'. 3. Contact Authorized Service Facility. 4. Contact Authorized Service Facility. |
| Engine will not crank. | 1. Battery weak or dead. | 1. Recharge or replace battery (see 'No Battery Charger DC output' at bottom of guide). 2. Start engine manually using recoil starter. |
| Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. | 1. Fuel shut-off is OFF. 2. Dirty air cleaner. 3. Out of gasoline. 4. Stale gasoline. 5. Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug. 6. Bad spark plug. 7. Water in gasoline. 8. Over-choking. 9. Low oil level. 10. Excessive rich fuel mixture. 11. Intake valve stuck open or closed. 12. Engine has lost compression. | 1. Turn Fuel shut-off ON. 2. Clean or replace air cleaner. 3. Fill fuel tank. 4. Drain fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel. 5. Connect wire to spark plug. 6. Replace spark plug. 7. Drain fuel tank; fill with fresh fuel. 8. Put choke knob to No Choke position. 9. Fill crankcase to proper level. 10. Contact Authorized Service Facility. 11. Contact Authorized Service Facility. 12. Contact Authorized Service Facility. |
| Engine shuts down during operation. | 1. Out of gasoline. 2. Low oil level. 3. Fault in engine. | 1. Fill fuel tank. 2. Fill crankcase to proper level. 3. Contact Authorized Service Facility. |
| Engine lacks power. | 1. Load is too high. 2. Dirty air filter. 3. Engine needs to be serviced. | 1. See 'Don't Overload the Generator'. 2. Replace air filter. 3. Contact Authorized Service Facility. |
| Engine 'hunts' or falters. | 1. Choke is opened too soon. 2. Carburetor is running too rich or too lean. | 1. Move choke to halfway position until engine runs smoothly. 2. Contact Authorized Service Facility. |
| No Battery Charger DC output. | 1. Battery posts are corroded. 2. Battery cable is bad. 3. Battery is defective. 4. Receptacle is bad. 5. Battery Charger in-line fuse (1.5A) melted open. | 1. Clean battery posts. 2. Replace cable. 3. Check battery condition; replace if defective. 4. Contact Authorized Service Facility. 5. Replace fuse with identical 1.5A replacement fuse only (located inside control panel). |
Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.
Parts
41| Part # | Description | Qty | System | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 005819-0 | 26R Wet Cell Battery | Battery | Amazon eBay $238.00 PartsGeek | |
| 070185E | Filtro de aceite | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $23.00 PartsGeek |
| 070185ES | Engine oil filter, spin-on | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $23.00 PartsGeek |
| 070185F | Engine oil filter | 1 | Oil filter | Amazon eBay $14.99 PartsGeek |
| 0D7178T | Control panel fuse, 7.5A | 1 | Fuse | PartsGeek |
| 0E7585A | Spark Plug | 1 | Spark plug | Amazon eBay $15.99 PartsGeek |
| 0E9371A | Air Filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $19.48 PartsGeek |
| 0G0767A | Bujía (RC12YC o equivalente) | 1 | Spark plug | Amazon eBay $22.95 PartsGeek |
| 0G5894 | Air filter element | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $19.99 PartsGeek |
| 0H1663 | Battery Type: Lead Acid (12VDC, 18AH) | 1 | Battery | PartsGeek |
| 0H3421S | Spark Plug | Spark plug | Amazon eBay $283.32 PartsGeek | |
| 0J8478 | Filtro de aire | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $16.00 PartsGeek |
| 0J8478S | Air filter | 1 | Air filter | Amazon eBay $17.99 PartsGeek |
| 338-4086 | Genset to Pump Actuator | 1 | Pump | PartsGeek |
| 338-4088 | For Oil Temperature Display from Sensor | 1 | Sensor | PartsGeek |
| 62 590 01 | Oil Cooler, 20RCA/L | Oil cooler | PartsGeek | |
| RC12YC | Spark plug (V-twin GT-999, one per cylinder) | 2 | Spark plug | Amazon eBay $12.98 PartsGeek |
| REC1220550 | Raw Marine Water Pump | 1 | Pump | PartsGeek |
| 005703-0 | Paint Kit | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| 005818-0 | Generator Model No. | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 005839-0 | Fascia Base Wrap Kit | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| 006004-0 | Scheduled Maintenance Kit | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| 006016-0 | 240V Conversion Kit | Service part / kit | Amazon eBay PartsGeek | |
| 006560-0 | Maintenance Kit | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 006572-0 | Fuel Lock | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| 021127A | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | ||
| 0G66240KEY | Service keys (pair) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 0L4836A | FUEL LINE FLEX 3/4 NO PVC (13,16-24KW) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 10000013645 | DECAL AUX SHUTDOWN (13,16-24KW) | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 10000029516 | BADGE ADHESIVE GUARDIAN (20KW) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 10000044454 | EWAR SEGSI (ESE1) EN (13, 16-24KW) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 274697 | Terminal Lug (X-6207-9, X-83-2, X-22-1) | 6 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 274778 | Terminal Lug Kit (600 MCM - 02) | 4 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 274779 | Terminal Lug Kit (750 MCM - 3/0) | 2 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 338-4084 | Genset to Remote ON/OFF Switch | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 338-4085 | Genset to Battery | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 338-4087 | Lead Harness | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 338-4089 | For AC Display from Genset | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| 929-0100 | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek | |
| G050277 | DECAL OIL DRAIN (10,20-24KW) | 1 | Service part / kit | PartsGeek |
| GM57968 | Carburetor Heater for 20 kW Models | 1 | Service 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
| Rating | Load | L/h | gal/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime | 0.64 | ||
| Prime | 100% | 16.28 | 4.3 |
| Standby | 0.73 |
Available documents
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