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How To Change Battery In Generac Generator
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- Опубліковано 14 бер 2018
- For more information or a written out step by step you can stop by www.thediyguy.net/2018/03/how-... . A video on how to change the battery in a portable Generac generator. This was on the XG series.
Great video. At around the 9 min mark I had to stop and put electical tape around the positive battery tending connector as I sparked out a few times.
Thank you!
this is a great video. You made it easy for me
I installed battery tender jr with the leads over 10 years ago!!!
Recently the the battery 🪫 failed I also ordered new 1.25 battery tender by Deltran .
These small batteries require tenders that are low amps anything over 2.7 amps will damage your battery 🔋…
Thank you for the video
I have a XG8000E, and still on the original battery at 8 years old, i don't know how it's lasted this long, but I do keep it on a Noco battery tender, and stored indoors.
But one video i watched before shows removing the gas tank, this is a much better procedure and I will for sure do it the same way once I do need a replacement. I also think I'm gonna install a couple jumper leads with a connector to the battery in case I have to boost it.
I'm going to try to change my over to a lawn mower battery.
I know this is an older video but I cannot thank you enough for the thorough, easy to follow instructions. It saved me A TON of time and the battery turns the motor over like a dream. Thanks again!
Nice video! Exact same procedure as XG8000E. Thanks!
I have an 8000XG, am a 67 year old woman, I changed my battery alone, and this video saved me. So easy to follow, with very minor differences. Very poor design by Generac, and their directions had me dreading the job. Yours made it soooooo easy. Huge thank you!
Excellent job... I'd watched a couple of YT vids that didn't actually show changing the battery, just described it and complained the whole time about the difficulty. This made the whole procedure straight forward and fairly simple. Thanks!
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.
Hey I’ve worked on several if not more of these Generac models. Engineering disaster. Battery hidden up under side cover , too many bolts to remove to make a simple repair a nightmare. One owner didn’t even know there was a battery operated start function. Then if units been moved and shuffled around bolts get twisted and are hard t remove and reinstall. Your video is a good tutorial on battery install.
Thanks for this video. Helps a ton. Ten minute job after watching.
This was a life saver. Especially the gas tank zip tie trick and reminding me to loosen the bolts on the other side a bit. Well done and thank you
Here is a reminder about portable generator safety: this is only a reminder for anyone who use portable gas/propane generators. This is just to make sure that everyone is aware of all the warnings and it’s just to remind people to be careful using portable generator during a power outage. Everyone has to see this safety reminder. Every year after hurricane and winter storms, there were reports on the news that many people have died each year when using generators due to carbon monoxide poisoning and electrocution during a power outage. There were reports about deaths when using generators when the power was out. There is something very serious that everyone should always be aware of when using generators. Some people do run their generator indoors which is not safe and that increases the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning which can cause death of family and you. Some people run their generator in wet conditions which can electrocute them. Here’s an advice about generator safety: please remember that you should never run your generator indoors. Remember that carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that you cannot see or smell. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Keep that in mind. Make sure your generator is 15-20 feet away from your house and away from doors, windows, and vents. Having a carbon monoxide detector is very important against generator safety. Some people also allow children to go near the portable generator which could pose risks. We need to keep an eye on our children making sure that they are not near the portable generator so they won’t get electrocuted or burned by the generator which is dangerous. A locking enclosure also keeps kids safe. A generator shed might look like a tempting place to explore, or take cover during a game of hide and seek, but a generator is a dangerous piece of equipment that can cause injury. It says on the manual that we should also keep children away at all times from the portable generator to avoid injuries. Please do not permit a child or unqualified people to operate the portable generator. Generators pose electrical risks. If you need to use your generator during wet weather, you need a generator tent to protect your generator from getting wet. Don’t let your generator get wet. Keep your generator dry and before using your generator, please make sure your hands and your generator is dry. Everything that is said on the generator’s operating manual should not be ignored. Never smoke cigarettes near the generator. Please keep flammable things away from the generator. Never overload your generator too. Your generator can catch fire. Never ever try to plug a generator cord into a wall outlet to avoid back feeding. Back feeding your generator is dangerous. Always turn on your generator first before plugging in appliances and shut off the appliances before turning your generator off. Use a heavy duty cord for your generator and the cord should not be worn out. All the instructions should be followed carefully. Never refuel your generator while it’s running. It can cause fire if fuel spills while your generator is hot. You should turn off your generator and let it cool off before refueling it. Having a fire extinguisher next to the generator is also important. This is only a reminder for everyone’s safety of using generators. Make sure your generator is properly grounded. ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html and here is a video more about keeping others safe when using generators and also about our family’s safety. Hope this helps and everyone understands the safety requirements. Thank you. Be safe.
Great video. I bought this model generator after Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and an electrician installed a Manual Transfer Switch. After replacing more than one battery, I finally wired in the Battery Tender Jr. in 2018 when I installed my last Generac OEM battery. After two years on the Tender, it still starts up on the first try. The status lights on the Battery Tender Jr. make is easy to maintain so I don't have to guess anymore. The new Generac models for this size generator make the battery easy to replace, but I would still recommend using the Battery Tender Jr.
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Great video. It helped me do a battery change that I knew was going to be a PITA. It was the same deal to work on when my carb clogged. I will never get another generac. Too hard to work on. I’d like to meet the engineer that did this.
Well done! I really appreciate the details and tips, especially the pro tip using zip ties to hold parts in place. I will install Battery Tender pig tails to the battery so I can keep the battery fresh without extra maintenance. Thank you for taking the time to post your video.
Not sure zip ties are a pro tip but they do work. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Glad our video could help you. The battery tender has been working flawless on this generator. That's the one thing that Generac messed up with on this generator was the battery charging system. It should charge while the generator is in use/ running or at least have a wall adapter that will cycle on and off when it needs to charge the battery without over charging it so you can leave it plugged in. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up/ like if you haven't already. Thanks
Note to people using this video for guidance.....it's great help and I'm happy to have found it "BUT" the generator in this video is new which does not have the same issues like: rusted battery bolts which are a PITA, the heat shield bolt is driven into the heat shield and does not unscrew on it's own when attempting to loosen it.....you need to jam a screw driver prying apart as you unscrew for the threads to catch(at least on mine), the heat shield also has a nut thats on the long rear bolt on the back side battery panel which will drop and roll...leaving you wondering where the hell it came from. also, I highly suggest leaving the upper left bolt on the face panel in place loosened to hold control panel in place while you octopus arm your way through this joke of a project. Funny thing is when putting this puzzle back together it looks like you may be able to get the job done by only removing the back panel to access the +/- leads and battery bracket. Still looks to need black magic to accomplish but it may be doable!
Thank you so much! I have the exact same generator and I need to change the battery. There were other videos but yours was the most detailed and helpful. I am a lot more confident
about doing it now that I have seen your video. Good job!
You're welcome, Glad we could help. There are a few other videos out there but I feel ours is one of the better ones with clear instructions and a non shaking camera. Good luck with getting it swapped out. Don't forget to hit the like button so the video will move up and easier for other people to find. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment.
Can someone please watch a video on this link ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html
Great video. Thanks for putting this together -- definitely saved me some time. Well done.
Agree with other commenters that the mechanical design of the Generac is disappointing. Certainly something as common as a battery change shouldn't be this involved. In retrospect I wish I'd purchased a Honda generator. They're more costly at acquisition but are a substantially better machine, well designed and easy to work on. A shout out to the ME's that designed the Honda.
You're welcome, Glad we could help. Ya Generac dropped the ball on the charging aspect on this model. It should charge as it runs or should have a wall adapter that can cycle on and off as to not over charge the battery. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up / like if you haven't already. Thanks
This is why I pull start my generator. It sits outside connected to my panel (with transfer switch) but I can't leave the battery charging while out there, which is stupid.
Great video, thanks!
You're welcome, Glad we could help. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up /like if you haven't already. Thanks.
My battery made it 9 years so even though changing it is annoying that’s pretty good. Also. All i did was take the gas tank off left the side panels on, not sure why you do it this way. Mine is xg8000e pretty sure they are the same design.
Yes, just pulled my battery out on the same machine. 4 bolts for the gas tank. 4 bolts for the side panel opposite of the control panel and the tank will slide right out. If there is gas, just keep the shut off closed and pop it out, disconnect the down line hose.
Much easier. My tank was empty. I have rigged up a small tank that holds about 1/2 gal that I Y'd into the line. I use this tank to run the machine monthly. This way I don't have to worry about stored gas in the main tank.
These are nice gens but choke cable is terrible and it does not charge itself when running.
Great job with tutorial
Jim
They are nice gens. I haven't had a problem with the choke cable. The battery not charging while the gen set running is a crappy design and it would be nice if the charge that they give you was a tender with auto off so it doesn't over charge the battery.
Another thank you! I've been dreading changing the battery in the same Generac generator, but your very clear directions have given me the confidence to tackle it. I'm considering changing generators because of the battery issue. Do you have any thoughts about the Westinghouse 7500 watt or Duromax 10,000? Both are dual fuel which seems cool. Thanks, again. Dennis, Lake Tahoe CA
You're welcome. Glad we could help give you the confidence to take on getting the battery replaced. This one has been a good generator almost 500 or so hours on it and no problems. This one actually came with a dead battery so that's why we needed to replace it. On this one we installed a battery tender like this one -> amzn.to/2RGBhUi and use that to keep the battery charged as it will cycle on and off as needed to maintain the battery and can be left plugged in. ( easy to add the lead while replacing the battery anyway.) For another person we set up a weekly timer like this one -> amzn.to/2SI5OhW and use that to cycle the factory charger on and off to charge the battery a couple hours a week to ensure the battery stays charged. I don't have or know anyone with either of those. I feel like Generac is a bigger name in the generator game but dropped the ball with the battery charging but by doing either of above it seems to solve that problem. Hope that helps you make up your mind or give you another option. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
All that work for a battery, Generac shame on you. Thank you for this great video. I'm buying a new generator, battery's die to quick on mine.
Ya a bit of a poor design.. You're welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave us a comment. Don't forget to give the video a thumbs up. Thanks
The genius who designed this never considered he might have to replace his own battery some day.
And the steel panels are kooky complicated. Makes the frame pretty rigid, though.
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I just had to do this to my Generac.
Can you please watch a video on this link
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Mine wouldn't start after I Installed the New Battery....I am going to pull it up and try later. I was just wondering if the Replacement battery I bought made a difference. The Battery I bought is a MIGHTY MAX ML7-12 -Volt 7.2 Ah uses a state of the art, heavy-duty, calcium-alloy grid ML series Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid 1270 Backup Power Batteries For My Generac XG8000
Thank you for the DIY video. Does the meter loose all the information when you switch out the battery?
Your welcome. This one didn't reset or loose where it was at. Some have a small reset button on the lower right side of the hour meter.
Having a tender on the battery while it's running seems like a bad idea. I avoid doing that on my car and motorcycle.
So wouldn't it be easier to remove the battery and extend the cables out to use a generic battery to start the generator instead of replacing batteries every few years?
I guess you could. I have set multiple people up with a weekly timer amzn.to/2Qo0QGa like this one to cycle the factory charger on and off and keep the battery charged or you could wire in a battery tender amzn.to/2NCGQ4f and use that. OR you could leave everything alone and take a booster / jumper pack or jumper cables and put one on the ground and the other right onto the starter lug and start it that way.
That is exactly what I did. I permanently installed a set of external battery cables with clip terminals. Now I can use any fully-charged 12 volt battery to start my generator. A better design would have included an external battery location since this will be a regular maintenance item.
@@1967plymgtx Paul,,I have the same machine, battery dead, have been using the pull cord, worked ok. I am going to pull the battery out, lengthen the cables, and put an external battery with a battery tender on it.
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I changed my battery in mine, it’s a XG8000E but I added two quick connect plugs on the front panel for charging the battery with a battery charger, go figure they couldn’t build a small DC charger into the unit to charge the battery, cheap bastards!
Generator safety advice ua-cam.com/video/I1jT3ANENvI/v-deo.html make sure you use your generator carefully and please follow all the safety instructions on the generator’s operating manual. I know all about generator safety and we should also keep children safe so they won’t get electrocuted by the generator. Just a safety reminder. Thank you
I tried to change my battery today and everything was fine until I tried to put the battery panel back on, the red battery ground wire heated up and melted. I was in my garage, do you think I didn’t have the generator properly grounded or is there a bigger issue?