Specifications; General Maintenance Recommendations; Engine Maintenance; Generator Maintenance - Generac Portable Products 4000EXL Owner's Manual

SPECmF[CATmONS
Haximum Surge Watts
..................
6,600VVatts
Continuous VVattage Capacity ............ 4,000 _A[atts
Power Factor ................................. H.O
Rated Haximum Continuous
Load Current
At H 20 Voks ......................... 33.3 Amps
At 240 Voks ......................... H 6.6 Amps
Phase .................................... H-phase
Rated Frequency ......................... 60 Hertz
Furl Tank Capacity .................... 4.5 U.S. gallons
Shipping _A/oght ............................ H29 Hbs.
GENERAL MAmNTENANCE
The Owner/Operator is responsibHe for making sure that
aH periodic maintenance tasks are compHeted on a timeHy
basis; that aH discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept dean and property stored. NEVER operate a
damaged
or defective
generators
NOTE: If equipped with inflatable tires, make sure tires
are inflated to the value marked on the tire or within
15 and 40 psi.
NOTE: Should you have questions about replacing
components on your Generac Portable Products generator,
please call [-800-270- [ 408 for assistance.
Engine Maintenance
See engine owner's manual for instructions.
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dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air
slots in the generator must not become clogged with
snow, leaves or any other foreign material.
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator.
VVater can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In
addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots,
some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of
the rotor and stator winding insuhtion.VVater and dirt
buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually
decrease the insulation
resistance of these windings.
WARNING
WHEN ADJUSTHNG OR MAKHNG REPAiRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
Use approved spark plug tester.
DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed,
Fuel Valve Maintenance
The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen,
retaining ring and o-ring that need to be cleaned every
6 months or 100 hours (whichever occurs first).
I. Hove fuel valve to"Off' position.
2. Remove sediment cup from fuel valve. Remove o-ring,
retaining ring and screen from fuel valve (Figure [ 5).
. Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
. Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OILTO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
environment where it will not be exposed to excessive
.... Screen
_ Retaining Ring
_ _"_--_--_-_ O=ring
@_ Sediment Cup