Operation - Generac Power Systems 4000EXL Owner's Manual

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the
plug (Figure 11).
Figure 11 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
3-Wire Cord Set
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts (3.6 kW) of power
at 30 Amps.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp
push-to-reset circuit breaker.
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
This receptacle (Figure 12) allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery
charge cables provided.
4000EXL Extended Life Generator
Figure 12 — 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle
NEMA L5-30
Neutral
This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can
not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
120V
See "Charging a Battery" on page 10 before attempting to
recharge a battery.This outlet is protected by a 10 Amp
Hot
self resetting circuit breaker.
COLD WEATHER
Ground (Green)
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator
may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.To reduce this problem, you
need to perform the following:
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OPERATION

Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
Use SAE 5W-30 oil (synthetic preferred, see engine
manual).
Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
Maintain generator following "Maintenance Schedule"
in engine manual.
Shelter unit from elements.