Operation - Generac Power Systems 4000XL Owner's Manual

6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 4).
7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.
8. 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.
Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top
of the generator:
1. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed.
Note that your generator may appear different from
that shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5 — Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
Wind
2. Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between
open side of box and nearest object.
3. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
4. Enclosure should hold enough heat created by
generator to prevent problems.
4000XL Extended Life Generator
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,
including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).
• Remove generator from shelter when temperature is above
40°F [4°C].
RECEPTACLES
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more
amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacles
Each of these outlets is protected against overload by
15 Amp push-to-reset type circuit breakers (Figure 6).
Figure 6 — 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.
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DANGER
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
CAUTION