Hyundai HCP6500D User manual

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Diesel-Powered Generator
User Manual

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©2011 Hyundai Power Equipment. All Rights Reserved.
Licensed by Hyundai Corporation, Korea.
HCP6500D-0711-02

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Thank you for purchasing this Hyundai Power Equipment
Generator.
Please register in order to ensure warranty service in the future.
This manual covers the safety, operation and maintenance
procedures for the HCP6500D Diesel Generator.
All information in this publication is based on the latest
product information available at the time of print. Visit www.
powerbyhyundai.com for manual updates and operation
notices.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written
permission. Please keep this manual together with the Owners
Card. Contact Hyundai Power Equipment at the numbers listed
on the Owners Card if warranty service is required.
It is important that anyone operating this product read and
understand the manual prior to use.

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Warranty Information
Warranty service, operation assistance and product support is provided by
Midland International Inc., a licensed manufacturer of Hyundai Power Equipment.
www.powerbyhyundai.com
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
1-855-706-8475
CUSTOMER SERVICE
1-877-528-3772 (toll-free)
SALES
1-503-534-3684
Component Certifications
This product contains components certied by the following agency:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 - OPERATION SAFETY
1.1 - Operation Safety 8
1.2 - AC Safety Guidelines 9
1.3 - Maintenance Safety 9
1.4 - Other Safety Hazards 10
2.0 - COMPONENTS
2.1 - Identication 11
3.0 - PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
3.1 - Engine Oil Check 15
3.2 - Fuel Level Check 16
3.3 - Air Filter Check 17
4.0 - OPERATION
4.1 - Before Starting 18
4.1.2 - Connecting Battery 18
4.2 - Starting the Generator 20
4.3 - Using the Generator 22
4.4 - Stopping the Generator 25
5.0 - MAINTENANCE
5.1 - Importance of Maintenance 26
5.2 - Maintenance Schedule 26
5.3 - General Inspection 27
5.4 - Air Filter Service 27
5.5 - Oil Maintenance 28
5.6 - Fuel Filter Cleaning 29
5.7 - Checking Battery Charge 29
5.8 - Handling and Storage 30
6.0 - TROUBLESHOOTING 32
7.0 - SPECIFICATIONS 33
8.0 - WIRING DIAGRAMS 34
WARRANTY 35

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1.0 - SAFETY
1.1 - Operation Safety
• Always perform a pre-operation check before starting the engine.
• Properly clean and maintain the equipment.
• Operate the generator according to instructions for safe and dependable
service.
• Before operating the generator, read the user manual carefully.
Otherwise, it may result in personal injuries or equipment damage.
• Never run the generator in an enclosed area to avoid harm from exhaust
emissions of a poisonous carbon monoxide gas.
• Be careful not to touch the exhaust system or discharge tubing during
operation due to risk of burns.
• Pay attention to the warning labels. The engine exhaust system will
become heated during operation and remain hot immediately after the
engine is stopped.
• Diesel fuel is a ammable and explosive liquid. Refuel in a well ventilated
area with the engine stopped.
• When refueling the generator, keep it away from cigarettes, open ames,
smoke and/or sparks.
• Connections for standby power to a building’s electrical system must be
done by a qualied electrician and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes. Improper connections may cause serious injuries
to electrical workers during a power outage, and when the utility power
is restored, the generator may explode or cause res.
• Place the generator at least 3ft away from buildings or other equipment
during operation.
• Run the generator on a level surface. If the generator tilts, fuel spillage
may result.
• Know how to stop the generator quickly and understand operation of
all the controls. Never permit anyone to operate the generator without

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proper instructions.
• Keep children, pets and machinery with rotating parts away during
operation.
• Do not operate the generator in rain or snow.
• Do not allow any moisture to come in contact with the generator.
1.2 - AC Safety Guidelines
Before connecting the generator to an electrical device or power cord:
• Make sure that everything is in proper working order. Faulty devices or
power cords can lead to an electrical shock.
• Turn off the generator immediately if the device begins to operate
abnormally. Then disconnect the device and investigate the problem.
• Make sure that the electrical rating of the device does not exceed that of
the generator. If the power level of the device is between the maximum
output power and the running power of the generator, the generator
should not be used for more than 30 minutes.
• The connections from the generator to the household power supply
should be done by professional electrical technicians. Improper
connections may lead to a re hazard or damages to the generator set.
1.3 - Maintenance Safety
• After any maintenance is performed, wash immediately using soap and
clean water because repeated exposure to lubricant may cause skin
irritation.
• Do not clean the lter element with ammable liquids like gasoline
because explosion may occur.
• Turn off the generator set before performing any maintenance.
Otherwise it can cause severe personal injury or death.
• Allow the generator set to cool down before performing any
maintenance.
• Always wear safety glasses when cleaning the generator set with air.
• Do not clean the generator set with a pressure washer because it can

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cause damage to the generator set.
• Before working with batteries, ventilate the area, wear safety glasses, do
not smoke and always disconnect the negative cable rst and reconnect
it last.
• Use rubber gloves when coming into contact with engine oil.
• Always stop the generator set before removing the oil ller cap.
• Only qualied maintenance personnel with knowledge of fuels,
electricity, and machinery hazards should perform maintenance
procedures.
1.4 - Other Safety Hazards
• To avoid breathing in poisonous carbon monoxide from the exhaust
gases, adequate ventilation should be provided if the generator set is
running in a partially enclosed space.
• If the generator set is stored outdoors, check all the electrical
components on the control panel before each use. Moisture can
damage the generator and can lead to an electric shock.