Know Your Generator - Generac Power Systems 4000EXL Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Oil Fill Cap
Circuit Breakers (AC)
120/240 Volt AC,
20 Amp Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Receptacle
12 Volt DC, 10 Amp
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
12 Volt DC,10 Amp Receptacle — Recharge a
discharged 12 Volt automotive type battery through this
receptacle.
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC,
30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle — May be used
to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or
240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
4000EXL Extended Life Generator
Start Button
Fuel Tank
Idle Control Switch
Spark Arrester Muffler
Grounding Fastener
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of 4.5 U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
Idle Control Switch — With this switch set to ON,
printed circuit board in control panel automatically reduces
engine speed when no load is connected and increases
engine to proper speed when load is applied. However, be
sure switch is OFF when starting engine.
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Recoil starter — Used to start the engine manually.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "Run" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Stop" to switch OFF engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Button — When pressed, cranks engine to start.
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Recoil Starter
Run/Stop Switch
Choke Lever
Air Cleaner