Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series Owner's Manual

introduction . .............................................................................1
Readthis IVlanual Thoroughly ..................................................1
Safety Rules ............................................................................1
Standards I ndex ....................................................................... 3
Generalinformation .................................................................4
1.1 Unpacking ................................................................................ 4
1.1.1 AccessoryBox............................................................ 4
1.2 Assembly . ................................................................................ 4
1.2.1 Assembling t he Wheel K it andFrame Foot................... 4
Operation
................................................................................. 5
2.1 Knowthe Generator................................................................. 5
2.2 Hourmeter- No Reset.............................................................. 6
2.3 Hourmeter- With Reset............................................................ 6
2.4 Cord Sets andConnectionPlugs .............................................. 6
2.4.1 120 VAC,20Amp, GFCIDuplex Receptacle .................. 6
2.4.2 120/240 VAC, 20 Amp Receptacle.............................. 7
2.5 How to Usethe Generator........................................................ 7
2.5.1 Groundingthe GeneratorWhen Used as a Portable......7
2.5.2 Connecting the Generatorto a Building's
ElectricalSystem......................................................... 8
2.5.3 Neutralto FrameGrounding......................................... 8
2.5.4 ConnectingElectrical loads.......................................... 8
2.6 Don't Overloadthe Generator................................................... 8
2.7 Wattage ReferenceGuide......................................................... 9
2.8 BeforeStarting the Generator................................................... 9
2.8.1 Adding EngineOil ........................................................ 9
2.8.2 Adding Gasoline........................................................ 10
2.9 To Start the Engine ................................................................. 10
2.10 Stopping the Engine............................................................... 11
2.11 Low Oil PressureShutdown System....................................... 11
2.11.1 Restarting.................................................................. 11
Maintenance
.......................................................................... 11
3.1 Performing ScheduledMaintenance....................................... 11
3.2 MaintenanceSchedule........................................................... 11
3.3 Product Specifications........................................................... 11
3.3.1 GeneratorSpecifications............................................. 11
3.3.2 EngineSpecifications ................................................. 11
3.3.3 EmissionsInformation................................................ 12
3.4 GeneralRecommendations.................................................... 12
3.4.1 GeneratorMaintenance ............................................... 12
3.4.2 To Cleanthe Generator............................................... 12
3.4.3 EngineMaintenance................................................... 12
3.4.4 CheckingOil Level . ..................................................... 12
3.4.5 Changingthe Oil and Oil Filter..................................... 12
3.4.6 Replacingthe Spark Plug............................................ 13
3.5 Service Air Filter..................................................................... 13
3.6 Clean Spark Arrestor Screen.................................................. 13
3.7 General . ................................................................................. 14
3.8 Long TermStorage................................................................. 14
3.9 Other Storage Tips ................................................................. 14
Troubleshooting . ....................................................................1,5
4.1 Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................ 15
Notes .....................................................................................16
Warranty................................................................................18
MANUAL D ELUSUARIO .................................... 23
MANUEL D EL'UTILISATEUR ............................. 45