Generac — Replace Battery
Repair & overhaul
From a Generac owner's manual covering: XG6500, XG7000, XG8000. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Generac XG6500, Generac XG7000, Generac XG8000
Before you start
- Drain fuel outdoors away from open flame
Procedure
- Remove side panel and remove four bolts securing fuel tank
- Turn fuel valve OFF; pull fuel tank back and remove fuel hose
- Drain fuel into approved container outdoors
- Disconnect recovery hose from rollover valve
- Push fuel valve from control panel and remove fuel tank
- Remove battery wire connections (black wire first) and hold-down bracket
- Replace battery, connecting red wire to positive and black wire to negative
Full service-parts list: Generac XG6500 →, Generac XG7000 →, Generac XG8000 →
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.