Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series User Manual

4.1 TBOUBLESHOOTINGGUIDE
Engineisrunning,but noAC output
is available.
1. Circuit breakeris open.
2. Poor connectionor defectivecord set.
3. Connecteddevice is bad.
4. Faultin generator.
5. GFCItrips the 20 Amp outlets.
1. Resetcircuit breaker.
2. Checkand repair.
3. Connectanotherdevicethat is in good condition.
4. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
5. Repairthe "short" and resetthe GFCI.
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Engine runs good but bogs down 1. Short circuit in a connectedload. 1. Disconnect shortedelectrical load.
when loadsare connected. 2. Generatoris overloaded. 2. See"Don't Overloadthe Generator".
3. Enginespeedis too slow. 3. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
4. Shorted generatorcircuit. 4. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
Enginewill not start; or starts and 1. Fuelshut-off is OFF. 1. TurnFuelshut-off ON.
runsrough. 2. Dirtyair filter. 2. Cleanor replaceairfilter.
3. Out of gasoline. 3. Fillfuel tank.
4. Stale gasoline. 4. Drainfuel tank andfill with fresh fuel.
5. Sparkplug wire not connectedto spark plug. 5. Connectwire to spark plug.
6. Badspark plug.
7. Waterin gasoline.
8. Over-choking.
9. Low oil level.
10. Excessiverich fuel mixture.
11. Intakevalve stuck open or closed.
12. Enginehas lost compression.
6. Replacespark plug.
7. Drainfuel tank; fill with fresh fuel.
8. Put choke knobto No Chokeposition.
9. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
10. ContactAuthorizedServiceFacility.
11. ContactAuthorizedServiceFacility.
12. ContactAuthorizedServiceFacility.
Engineshuts downduring 1. Out of gasoline. 1. Fillfuel tank.
operation. 2. Low oil level. 2. Fill crankcaseto proper level.
3. Faultin engine. 3. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
Engine lacks power. 1. Load is too high. 1. See"Don't Overloadthe Generator".
2. Dirty air filter. 2. Replaceairfilter.
3. Engineneedsto beserviced. 3. ContactAuthorizedServiceFacility.
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Engine "hunts" or falters. 1. Chokeis openedtoo soon. 1. Movechoke to halfway positionuntil engineruns
2. Carburetoris running too rich or too lean. smoothly.
2. ContactAuthorizedService Facility.
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Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series Specifications

General

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