Maintenance; Maintenance Recommendations; Maintenance Schedule; Product Specifications - DeWalt DXGNR4000 Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance Recommendations

Regular maintenance will improve performance and
extend generator life. See a qualified dealer for service.
Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive full warranty
value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in
this manual, including proper storage as detailed in Win-
ter Storage and Long Term Storage.
Call 1-888-431-6871 with questions
NOTICE:
about component replacement.

Maintenance Schedule

Follow maintenance schedule intervals, whichever
occurs first according to use.
Adverse conditions will require more fre-
NOTICE:
quent service.
All required service and adjustments
NOTICE:
should be each season as detailed in the
following chart.
Maintenance As
Each
Task Needed
Clean
Exterior X
Surfaces
Check
Engine Oil
Level
Clean Spark
Arrestor
Change
Engine Oil *
Clean/
Replace Air
Filter **
Replace
Spark Plug
Replace
Fuel Filter
Check/
Adjust
Valve
Clearance
***
* Change engine oil after first 30 hours of operation.
Change every month when operating under heavy load or
in high temperatures.
** Clean air filter more often under dirty or dusty conditions.
Replace parts if they cannot be adequately cleaned.
*** Check valve clearance after first 50 hours of operation
and adjust if necessary.
16
At Every
Every
100
Season
Use Hours
Yearly
X
X
X X
X
X
X
X

Product Specifications

Generator Specifications
Rated Power @ 1.0
Power Factor
Surge Power
Rated AC Voltage
Rated AC Load
Current @ 120V
Rated Frequency
Phase
Unit Weight
Unit Dimensions
** Operating Temperature Range: -18° C (0° F) to 40° C
(104° F). When operated above 25° C (77° F) there may
be a decrease in power.
** Maximum wattage and current are subject to, and limited
by, such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature,
Every altitude, engine condition, etc. Maximum power
decreases about 3.5% for each 1,000 feet above sea
200
level; and will also decrease about 1% for each 6° C (10°
Hours
F) above 16° C (60° F) ambient temperature.
or
Engine Specifications
Displacement
Spark Plug Part Number
Spark Plug Type
Spark Plug Gap
Gasoline Capacity
Oil Type
Oil Capacity
X
Run Time (50% Load)

Preventive Maintenance

Dirt or debris can cause improper operation and equip-
ment damage. Clean generator daily or before each use.
Keep area around and behind muffler free from combus-
tible debris. Inspect all cooling air openings on generator.
WARNING
at any time and could result in death, serious injury and
unit damage.
•
Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
•
Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, oil, etc.
•
Use a vacuum to pick up loose dirt and debris.
•
Low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) may be used to
blow away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
generator. These openings must be kept clean and unob-
structed.
4.0 kW**
5.0 kVA
120
33.3 Amps**
60 Hz @3600 RPM
Single Phase
55 kg (120 lb.)
L = 703mm (27.7") x W =
585mm (23.0") x H = 543mm
(21.4")
223cc
0H33750169
F6TC
0.020-0.028 inch or (0.5-0.7
mm)
13 L (3.4 U.S. gallons)
Before Start-
See Chart in
ing Generator
0.5 Liters (0.54 qt.)
10 Hours
Do not insert any object through the
air cooling slots. Generator can start
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