Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series User Manual

6. Fill engine with recommendedoil. (See "Before Starting the
Generator"for oil recommendations).
7. Wipeup anyspilledoil.
8. Disposeof usedoil at a propercollectioncenter.
3.4.6 REPLACINGTHESPARKPLUG
Use Champion RC14YCspark plug or equivalent. Replace the
plugevery 200 hours.This wilt help the engine start easierand
run better.
1. Stopthe engineand pull the spark plug wire off of the spark
plug.
2. Togain access, removethe four (4) screws and removethe
side panel.
3. Cleanthe area aroundthe spark plug and remove it from the
cylinder head.
4. Set the spark plug's gap to .76 mm (0.030 in.). Install the
correctly gappedsparkplug intothe cylinderhead(Figure13).
5. Pushthe bootfirmly on the sparkplug and install sidepanel.
Figure 13 - Spark Plug Gap
3.5 SERVICEAIRFILTER
Theenginewilt not run properly and may be damaged if using a
dirty air filter. Cleanor replace the air filter paperfilter every 200
hours or once a year (Figure 14). Cleanor replacemore often if
operatingunderdusty conditions.
Tocleanor replacepaperair filter:
1. Removeairfilter cover; then removethe paperfilter.
2. Cleanpaperfilter by tapping it gentlyon a solid surface. If the
filter is too dirty, replaceit with a new one. Disposeof theold
filter properly.
3. Cleanair filter cover,then insert new paperfilter into the base
of the airfilter.Re-installair filter cover.
NOTE:
Toorder a new air filter, pleasecontactthe nearestauthorized
servicecenterat 1-888-436-3722.
Figure 14- Air Filter
Filter
Base
Covel
3.6 CLEANSPARKARRESTORSCREEN
The engineexhaustmuffler has a spark arrestor screen. Inspect
and cleanthe screen every 100 hours or at least once each year
(Figure15). If unit is usedregularly,inspectand clean more often.
i_lf using the generator on any forest=covered,
brush=covered or grass=covered unimproved
land, it must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
The spark arrestor must be maintained in good
condition by the owner/operator.
Cleanandinspectthe sparkarrestorwhen the engineis at ambient
temperatureas follows:
1. Insert a flat blade screwdriverthrough the slot on the side of
the muffler heat shield to access the spark arrestor clamp.
Loosenthe clamp and removethe spark arrestorscreenfrom
themuffler.
2. Inspect screen and replace if torn, perforated or otherwise
damaged. DONOT USEa defective screen. If screen is not
damaged,cleanit with commercialsolvent.
3. Replacethe spark arrestorandtightenthe clamp.
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Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series Specifications

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Brand	Generac Power Systems
Model	XG4000 Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English