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Generac NP66G Generator Set

The Generac NP66G is a 6.6 kW LP Gas standby generator set powered by a Champion V-twin engine. It is available at 120/240 V and 120 V, 1-phase, 60 Hz and rated 55 A. It holds about 1.4 L (0.4 gal) of oil.

6 kW
Standby
0.717 L
Displacement
1.4 L
Oil capacity
3
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Specifications

FuelLP Gas
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power6 kW
Prime power6 kW
Oil capacity1.4 L
Voltage options120 V, 240 V
Phase1-Phase
Rated current55 A
Power factor1.0

Engine

Champion V-twin
Oil capacity1.4 L
Displacement0.717 L
Rated speed3600 rpm

Maintenance & consumables

for the Champion V-twin
ItemSpecCapacityPart #Interval
Oil filterPH3614100 hr Amazon eBay $7.50

Common questions

What is the power rating of the Generac NP66G?

The Generac NP66G is rated 6 kW standby.

What engine does the Generac NP66G use?

The Generac NP66G is powered by the Champion V-twin engine.

What fuel does the Generac NP66G use?

The Generac NP66G runs on LP Gas.

What is the oil capacity of the Generac NP66G?

The Champion V-twin engine in the Generac NP66G has an oil capacity of 1.4 liters.

Troubleshooting

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Symptoms & remedies

SymptomCauseRemedy
ENGINE WON’T CRANKTEST 1 - CHECK 5 AMP FUSE GOOD: REPLACE FUSE OR REPLACE TEST 2 - CHECK BATTERY GOOD: RECHARGE TEST 3 - CHECK STARTER CONTACTOR BAD: REPLACE
ENGINE CRANKS, BUT WON’T STARTTEST 8 - CHECK FUEL SHUTOFF VALVES GOOD: FILL TANK OPEN VALVE(S) CHECK FILTER(S) TEST 11 - CHECK ENGINE IGNITION SYSTEM BAD: REPLACE OR REPAIR TEST 12 - CHECK MODULE BAD: REPLACE OR REPAIR TEST 14 - CHECK ENGINE CONDITION BAD: ADJUST, REPLACE AS NECESSARY
ENGINE STARTS, SHUTS DOWN WHEN START/STOP SWITCH IS RELEASEDTEST 16 - CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL GOOD: REPLENISH TEST 17 - CHECK OIL PRESSURE SWITCH GOOD: REPLACE OR BAD: REPLACE TEST 18 - CHECK OIL TEMPERATURE SWITCH GOOD: REPLACE OR BAD: REPLACE
ENGINE STARTS HARD, RUNS ROUGHTEST 12 - CHECK CARBURETION GOOD: ADJUST, REPAIR AS NECESSARY TEST 14 - CHECK ENGINE CONDITION BAD: REPLACE OR REPAIR
ENGINE WON’T SHUT DOWNTEST 16 - CHECK WIRE #18 GOOD: REPLACE OR REPAIR BAD: REPLACE
LOW OR NO A-C GENERATOR OUTPUTTEST 20 - CHECK LINE BREAKERS BAD: REPLACE OR REPAIR VOLTS/FREQUENCY BOTH GOOD: DISCONTINUE TESTS VOLTS/FREQUENCY BOTH HIGH OR LOW: TEST 23 - CHECK LOAD VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY TEST 24 - ADJUST ENGINE GOVERNOR
Engine Won't Crank.1. 15 amp fuse biown. 2. Loose, corroded or defective battery cable(s). 3. Battery is discharged or defective. 4. Defective starter contacior. 5. Defective starter motor. 6. Defective control relay (CR1).1. Repiace biown fuse. 2. Tighten, clean or replace, as necessary. 3. Recharge or repiace battery. 4. Replace starter contactor. 5. Replace starter motor. 6. Replace control relay.
Engine Cranks, won't Start.1. Out of fuel. 2. Fuel shutoff valve(s) in fuel supply line are closed. 3. Fuel pump not operating. 4. Automatic choke not operating properly. 5. Engine is flooded. 6. Fuel filter clogged. 7. Defective Control Relay (CR2). 8. Engine spark plugs defective. 9. Bad ignition magneto on engine. 10. Bad carburetor. 11. Dirty air cleaner.1. Refill tuel tank. 2. Open fuel shutoff valve(s). 3. Repair or replace bad pump. 4. Repair, replace or adjust. 5. Wait 5-10 minutes, try again. 6. Replace if clogged. 7. Replace bad relay CR2 8. Clean, regap or replace as necessary. 9. Replace if defective. 10. Adjust, repair or repiace. 11. Clean or replace as needed.
Engine Starts, then Shuts Down1. Engine oil level is low. 2. Bad control relay (CR1) 3. Bad low oil pressure switch. 4. Bad control relay (CR2)1. Add oil as needed. 2. Replace if bad. 3. Replace if bad. 4. Replace bad relay CR2
No a-c Output Voltage1. Main breaker(s) open. 2. Transfer switch (if so equipped) is set to wrong position. 3. Failure in vehicle electrical system. 4. Generator component failure.1. Close main breaker(s). 2. Reset transfer switch. 3. See vehicle manual. 4. Contact an authorized service facility.

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Parts

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Part #DescriptionQtySystem
24985Water entrapment filter1Filter Amazon eBay $29.95
15238ISOLATOR2Service part / kit buy
19024ISOLATOR4Service part / kit buy
21529ISOLATOR2Service part / kit buy
24761GENERATOR1Service part / kit buy
24793BRACKET1Service part / kit buy
24833MOUNT1Service part / kit buy
30801SCREW8Service part / kit buy
30803COVER1Service part / kit buy
30804SPACER2Service part / kit kuduparts $36.00
30806CAPACITOR1Service part / kit buy
30807SHOE4Service part / kit buy
30810HOUSING1Service part / kit FridayParts $62.99
30811PLATE6Service part / kit buy
30824ARMATURE1Service part / kit buy
30830COIL1Service part / kit buy
30831COIL1Service part / kit buy
30832COIL1Service part / kit buy
30833COIL1Service part / kit buy
30864GENERATOR1Service part / kit buy
31063BRUSH16Service part / kit FridayParts $288.90
31066HOLDER16Service part / kit FridayParts $74.99
31067RETAINER4Service part / kit buy
31070SPACER20Service part / kit FridayParts $64.80
31074HOUSING1Service part / kit buy
31082ARMATURE1Service part / kit buy
31842STRAP2Service part / kit buy
31850NUT8Service part / kit buy
33050GUARD1Service part / kit buy
33227BRACKET1Service part / kit buy
33380BRACKET1Service part / kit buy
35401BLOCK1Service part / kit kuduparts $47.00

Service, wear & replacement parts referenced for this model and its engine — confirm the exact part for your serial number. See the full parts catalog to search and cross-reference.

Available documents

Owner's manualParts manualService manual