Generac Power Systems XP Series User manual

PORTABLE
generators
life is better
with power

Better power. More choices.
Supply your project or occasion with dependable portable power
from Generac. Better power. More choices. One manufacturer.
Generac Power Systems.
The most trusted name in home standby generators now introduces
its new portable line up. From home use to camping, construction,
or outdoor events, these rugged and reliable generators are
available in sizes up to 17500 Watts.

OHVI
engine
OVERHEAD VALVE INDUSTRIAL ENGINE
Generac is renowned for the quality and durability of its overhead valve industrial
engine. Engineered for heavy duty applications in automatic standby generators, select
portable models now feature the same reliable engine.
nFull pressure lubrication and spin-on oil filter
nLongest engine life in the industry
nLow-oil pressure shutdown
nLongest oil change service interval – runs 200 hours between oil changes
Better power. More choices.
GP
series
GP Series: 5000 - 8000 Watts
Easy to use in a variety of applications, our GP series of portable generators
offers affordable reliability. Standard features include:
nGP7000, GP7000E, GP8000, & GP8000E models feature the Generac OHVI engine
nHardened steel tube cradle
nSteel fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge
nLocking fold-down handles and wheel kit
nLow-oil shutdown
nHour meter with maintenance resets
nCircuit breaker protected outlets
nLow-tone mufflers for quiet operation
nElectric start with starting battery standard on GP7000E & GP8000E
XP
series
XP Series: 4000 - 16000 Watts
Featuring Generac’s OHVI®engine, the professional grade XP Series of portable generators
has been engineered for high performance. Durable construction with oversized full wrap
frame tubing and impact resistant corners minimizes damage from rough handling.
These rugged units include:
nTrue Power™utility quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
nHour meter with maintenance resets
nCovered outlets for protection from the environment
nSteel fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge
nStart/stop, fuel shut-off and choke controls conveniently located on outlet panel
nLow-tone mufflers for quiet operation
nLocking fold-down handles and never flat wheel kit
nCircuit breaker outlet protection including dual breakers on 120/240V outlets
nIdle control on XP10000E & XP16000E
nCord set included with XP4000, XP6500E and XP8000E
nElectric start with starting battery standard on XP6500E, XP8000E, XP10000E, & XP16000E
nExternal battery charge jack on electric start models
nMaintenance kit
ULTRA SOURCE
Ultra Source: 15000 Watts & 17500 Watts
Two of the most powerful portable generators on the market offering the best value in the
business. Generac portable generators are ideal on the job site, as an emergency source
of electricity at home or for commercial applications.
nGenerac OHVI engine
n16-gallon fuel tank provides up to ten hours of run time at half load
nBreakthrough design means our 17500 watt unit can start a variety of central air units
nIdle control increases fuel efficiency
nElectric start with starting battery included
nMaintenance kit, heavy duty wheel kit and lifting eye included
nManual transfer switch with built-in load center protects up to 16 circuits
(included with 17500 watt model)

GP5000 GP6500 GP7000 GP7000E GP8000 GP8000E
Model # 5622 5623 5625 5626 5680 5681
Running Watts 5000 Watts 6500 Watts 7000 Watts 7000 Watts 8000 Watts 8000 Watts
Starting Watts 6250 Watts 8000 Watts 8750 Watts 8750 Watts 10000 Watts 10000 Watts
Engine Size and Type 389cc OHV 389cc OHV Generac 410cc
OHVI
Generac
410cc OHVI
Generac
410cc OHVI
Generac
410cc OHVI
Engine Design Life 1,000+ Hrs 1,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs
Pressure Lube w/Filter No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Starting Method Recoil Recoil Recoil Electric/Recoil Recoil Electric/Recoil
Battery Included N/A N/A N/A Yes N/A Yes
Covered Outlets No No No No No No
Outlets 4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
Hour Meter w/
Maintenance Resets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Low Oil Shutdown Low Level Low Level Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure
Fuel Tank Type and Size Steel, 6.6 Gal Steel, 6.6 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal
Run Time at 50% 10 Hours 9 Hours 11 Hours 11 Hours 8 Hours 8 Hours
Handles Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking
First Oil Included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Emission Certified 49 States149 States149 States 49 States 49 States 49 States
CSA Certified Models Available Aug 2008 Available Aug 2008 Available Aug 2008 N/A N/A Available Aug 2008
Warranty 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited
Dimensions L” x W” x H” 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5 33.5 x 26.5 x 27.5
Product Weight 180 185 190 195 200 205
First Available Jun 2008 Jun 2008 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Aug 2008
XP4000 XP6500E XP8000E XP10000E XP16000E ULTRA SOURCE ULTRA SOURCE
Model # 5604 5605 5606 5607 5608 4582 4583
Running Watts 4000 Watts 6500 Watts 8000 Watts 10000 Watts 16000 Watts 15000 Watts 17500 Watts
Starting Watts 5000 Watts 8125 Watts 12000 Watts 15000 Watts 24000 Watts 22500 Watts 26250 Watts
Engine Size and Type Generac
220cc OHVI
Generac
410cc OHVI
Generac
410cc OHVI
Generac
530cc OHVI
Generac
992cc OHVI
Generac
992cc OHVI
Generac
992cc OHVI
Engine Design Life 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs 3,000+ Hrs
Pressure Lube w/Filter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Starting Method Recoil Electric/Recoil Electric/Recoil Electric/Recoil Electric/Recoil Electric Electric
Battery Included n/a Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Covered Outlets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Outlets GFCI 4x5-20R
1xL14-20R
GFCI 4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
GFCI 4x5-20R
1xL14-30R
GFCI 4x5-20R
1xL5-30R
1x14-50R
GFCI 4x5-20R
2xL5-30R
1xL14-30R
1x14-50R
2x5-20R
GFCI 2x5-20R
2xL5-30R
1xL14-30R
1x14-50R
1x10A 12Vdc
2x5-20R
GFCI 2x5-20R
2xL5-30R
1xL14-30R
1x14-50R
1x10A 12Vdc
Hour Meter w/
Maintenance Resets Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Low Oil Shutdown Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure Low Pressure
Fuel Tank Type and Size Steel, 5.0 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal Steel, 8.0 Gal Steel, 16.0 Gal Steel, 16.0 Gal Resin, 16.0 Gal Resin, 16.0 Gal
Run Time at 50% 12 Hours 11 Hours 8 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours 10 Hours
Cord Set Included 25’ 20A 25’ 30A 25’ 30A No No No 15’ 50A†
Handles Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fold Down/Locking Fixed, D-Style Fixed, D-Style
First Oil Included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Maintenance Kit Included Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Emission Certified 49 States249 States149 States149 States 49 States 50 States 50 States
CSA Certified Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No
Warranty 3 Year Limited 3 Year Limited 3 Year Limited 3 Year Limited 3 Year Limited 2 Year Limited 2 Year Limited
Dimensions L” x W” x H” 29.25 x 23.5 x 26 32.5 x 26 x 29 32.5 x 26 x 29 35 x 28 x 36 35 x 28 x 36 48.5 x 30.75 x 38.5 48.5 x 30.75 x 38.5
Product Weight 195 230 255 300 365 375 400
First Available Jan 2009 Aug 2008 Aug 2008 Jan 2009 Jan 2009 In Stock In Stock
For more information, visit generac.com or call 1-888-GENERAC.
XP SERIES • ULTRA SOURCE
GP SERIES
1California models available October ‘08
†Also includes 60 Amp manual transfer switch and power inlet box
1California models available October ‘08
2California model available January ‘09
©2008 Generac Power Systems, Inc. Printed in the USA 0177410SBY/05.08 Specifications are subject to change without notice