Operation - Generac Power Systems 4000XL Owner's Manual

• Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 8).
• Start engine. Let the engine run while battery recharges.
• When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery
state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific
gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.
COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system.
In an emergency, use the original shipping box as a
temporary shelter:
• Cut off all flaps.
• Cut out one of the long sides of the box to expose
exhaust side of unit. Ensure a minimum of two feet
clearance between open side of box and nearest object.
• Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
• Start unit, then place box over it.
IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperature is
above 40°F [4°C].
For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will
enclose three sides and the top of the generator:
• Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from that
shown in Figure 9.
4000XL Extended Life Generator
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Figure 9 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
Wind
• Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open
side of box and nearest object.
• Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
• Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent problems.
CAUTION
! Never run unit indoors. Do Not
enclose generator any more than shown.
RECEPTACLES
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacles
Each of these outlets is protected against overload by
15 Amp push-to-reset type circuit breakers (Figure 10).
Figure 10 — 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Use each outlet to operate 120 Volt, 60 Hz, single phase
loads requiring 1,800 (1.8 kW) watts at 15 Amps of current.