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Generac Power Systems 4000EXL Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
CAUTION
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Call: Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT
Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 1645-0 (4,000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. 189189GS Revision 11 (03/01/2005)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual CAUTION Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Questions? Help is just a moment away! Call: Generator Helpline - 1-800-270-1408 M-F 8-5 CT Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. BRIGGS &...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules ........2-4 This is the safety alert symbol.
  • Page 3 4000EXL Extended Life Generator DANGER WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and during recharging. explosive. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or after battery has been charged.
  • Page 4 4000EXL Extended Life Generator WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury pull hand and arm toward engine faster than and damage to generator. you can let go. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

  • Page 5: Know Your Generator

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator 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.

  • Page 6: Assembly

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator ASSEMBLY Install Handle To install the handle you need the following tools: IMPORTANT: Read entire owner’s manual before you • 2 - 13 mm (1/2”) box, open end, or socket wrenches attempt to assemble or operate your new generator.
  • Page 7 4000EXL Extended Life Generator Add Engine Oil Add Fuel • Place generator on a level surface. NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine CAUTION Modifications). Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has...
  • Page 8 4000EXL Extended Life Generator USING THE GENERATOR Generator Location Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, generator frame components to the ground terminals on an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
  • Page 9 4000EXL Extended Life Generator OPERATING THE Start engine according to instructions given in engine owner’s manual. GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can you can let go.
  • Page 10 4000EXL Extended Life Generator • DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: “Don’t Overload Generator”. Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery Stopping the Engine cells.
  • Page 11 4000EXL Extended Life Generator Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking generator is being started and while in operation. Receptacle Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float...

  • Page 12: Operation

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Figure 12 — 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle 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).
  • Page 13 4000EXL Extended Life Generator In an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will temporary shelter: enclose three sides and the top of the generator. Cut off all carton flaps.
  • Page 14 4000EXL Extended Life Generator DON'T OVERLOAD Again, permit the generator to stabilize. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. GENERATOR NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity.Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above.

  • Page 15: Product Specifications

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator SPECIFICATIONS environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air Maximum Surge Watts ....6,600 Watts slots in the generator must not become clogged with Continuous Wattage Capacity .

  • Page 16: Storage

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator Wash sediment cup, o-ring, retaining ring, and screen in STORAGE a nonflammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly. The generator should be started at least once every seven Place screen, retaining ring, and o-ring into fuel valve. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Install sediment cup and tighten securely.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction One of the circuit breakers is Reset circuit breaker. open. Fault in generator. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but Poor connection or defective cord Check and repair. generator is running.

  • Page 18: Notes

    4000EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES...
  • Page 19 4000EXL Extended Life Generator NOTES...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    GENERAC PORTABLE PRODUCTS OWNER EQUIPMENT WARRANTY POLICY Effective November 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY "Generac Portable Products is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditions provided for in this policy.

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