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Generac HomeLink 6500 Series — Adding Fuel

Maintenance · Fuel tank

For the Generac HomeLink 6500 Series, from the Generac owner's manual.

Applies to: Generac HomeLink 6500 Series

Before you start

  • Never fill fuel tank indoors.
  • Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot.
  • Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always leave room for fuel expansion.

Procedure

  1. Use regular UNLEADED gasoline with the generator engine. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
  2. Do not use gasoline with more than 10% alcohol such as E85 or ethanol.
  3. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
  4. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill.
  5. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.

Specs & values

  • Fuel capacity 7.5 gallons / 28.4 liters

Full service-parts list: Generac HomeLink 6500 Series →

Source: Generac owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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