Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series User Manual

2.1 KNOWTHEGENERATOR
Read the Owner'sIVlanualand Safety Rules before operating
thisgenerator.
Comparethegeneratorto Figure3 to becomefamiliarizedwith the
locations of various controls and adjustments.Save this manual
for future reference.
1. Run/StopSwitch - Controlsthe operationof the generator.
2. FuelShut Off - Valvebetweenfueltank and carburetor.Turn
off and run carburetorout of fuel for extendedstorage.
3. Panel LED's- Provideilluminationof the control panelwhile
thegeneratoris operating.
4. 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp LockingReceptacle- Supplies
electricalpowerfor the operationof 120 and/or240 Volt AC,
20 Amp, single-phase,60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance,
tool andmotor loads.
5. 120 Volt AC,20 Amp,GFCiDuplexReceptacle - Supplies
electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp,
single-phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and
motor loads. It also provides protection with an Integral
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, complete with a press to
"Test"and "Reset"button.
6. CircuitBreakers(AC) - The push-to-reset circuit breakers
(49 state model) or the 2-pole circuit breaker (CSA/CARB
models) are rated at 20 Amps; this protects the generator
againstelectricaloverload.
7. Hourmeter- Providesoperatinghoursfor Service Intervals.
8. PowerBar- Indicatesthe amountof power being usedfrom
thegenerator;each sectionis approximately20%.
g. FuelTank- Tankholds 4.5 U.S.gallonsof fuel.
10. FuelGauge- Showsfuel levelin tank.
11. Handles - Pivot and retract for storage. Press the spring-
loadedbuttonto move handles.
12. Oil Fill- Checkoil level andadd oil here.
13. Grounding Lug- Groundthe generatorto an approvedearth
groundhere.See"GroundingtheGenerator"for details.
14. Muffler - Includesthe sparkarrestor andquietsthe engine.
15. Spark Plug- Ignites Air/Fuel Mixture (Side panel must be
removed).
15. EngineOil Filter- Filtersengineoil; see Section 3.1 for the
properservice intervals.
17. Choke- Usedwhenstarting a cold engine.
18, AirCleaner- Filtersintakeair as it is drawn intothe engine.
19. Oil Drain- Drain valveto remove used oil from the engine
crankcase.
20. RecoilStarter - Useto start enginemanually.
"21. CarbonCanister- Absorbs fuel tank vapors.
22. Roll OverValve - Passesfuel vaporsto the carbon canister.
23. Recovery Hose- Installedbetweenthe engineair intake,the
carboncanisterandthe RollOverValve.
* Californiamodelonly,
Figure 3 - Generator Locations and Controls
49 State
1 4 5 8
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2 3 6 7 3
CSA/CARB
1 4 5 8
2 3 6 7 3
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12
13
23
22
21
15
16 20
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Generac Power Systems XG4000 Series Specifications

General

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