Summary of Contents for Generac Portable Products 4000XL 9777-2
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Portable Generator Owner's Manual Model No. 9777-2 (4000 Watt AC Generator) Manual No. B4400 Revision 4 (9/20/2000) Visit our Generac website: www.generac-portables.com This isthe safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messagesthat follow this symbol to avoid possible injuryor death.
• The generator's revolving field is driven at about and damage to the generator due to a backfeed 3,600 rpm by a Generac Power Systems 7.8 h.p. engine. of electrical energy. Whenever unit is providing backup power, the electric utility must be notified.
Generac Portable Products 4,000XL Generator • The generator produces a very powerful voltage that can • Never operate the generator: cause serious injury or death by electrocution. Never in rain; in any enclosedcompartment; when connected touch bare wires or receptacles. Never permit a child electrical devices overheat;...
Generac Portable P roducts 4,000XL G enerator 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Generac Portable P roducts 4,000XL G enerator CONTENTS Add Gasoline Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call ANGER! Explosion Hazard! Never fill fuel tank the generator helpline at 1-800-270-1408. Review "Cold indoors. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running Weather Operation"...
Generac Portable P roducts 4,000XL G enerator OPERATING Grasp the recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to GENERATOR start engine. • If enginestarts, proceed to step7. • If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
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Generac Portable P roducts 4,000XL G enerator To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows: Operating Automatic Idle Control • Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary,add This switch is designed to greatly improvefuel economy. ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only cells.
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Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below • Face exposed end away from wind and elements. 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your Generac generator max experience icing of the carburetor and/or the • Enclosure should hold enough heat created by the crankcase breather system.
Generac Portable P roducts 4,000XL G enerator 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Receptacle Use a N EMA LI4-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a...
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Generac Portable Products 4,000XL Generator DON'T OVERLOAD • If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply 120 Volts times ampere rating to determine GENERATOR watts (volts x amps = watts). • Some electric motors, such as induction types, require...
Generac Portable Products 4,000XL Generator SPECIFICATIONS To Clean the Generator Maximum Surge Watts ....5,000 Watts • Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean. Continuous Wattage Capacity ..4,000 Watts • Soft, bristle brush may be used to loosen caked on dirt Power Factor ......
Low oil level. Fill crankcase to proper level. Excessively rich fuel mixture. 10. Contact Generac service facility. I I. Contact Generac service facility. Intake valve stuck open or closed. 12. Contact Generac service facility. Engine has lost compression. I. Fill fuel tank.
PORTABLE GENERATORS GENERAC PORTABLEPRODUCTS (hereafter referred to as the COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that the alternator and control panel for its portable generator wilt be free from defects in materials or workmanship for the items and period set forth below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to portable generators driven by a GN-Series engine.