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Maintenance

Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator

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3.

Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine oil or spray a suit-

able fogging agent into cylinder.

Vision Loss. Eye protection is 
required to avoid spray from spark 

plug hole when cranking engine. Failure to do so could 
result in vision loss.

4.

Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in cylinder.

5.

Install spark plug.

6.

Pull  recoil  slowly  until  resistance  is  felt.  This  will  close

valves  so  moisture  cannot  enter  engine  cylinder.  Gently

release recoil.

Change Oil

Change  engine  oil  before  storage.  See,  subsection

Change Engine Oil 

.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for DXGNR4000

Page 1: ...nerator DXGNR4000 If you have questions or comments contact us 1 888 431 6871 dewalt com INSTRUCTION MANUAL To reduce the risk of injury read and follow these instructions before operating product WARNING ...

Page 2: ... 000393a WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www P65Warnings ca gov ...

Page 3: ... Operation 9 Know the Generator 9 Connection Plugs 10 CO PROTECT 10 How to Use the Generator 11 Know Generator Limits 12 Wattage Reference Guide 12 Before Starting Generator 13 Starting Pull Start Engines 14 Generator Shut Down 15 Low Oil Level Shutdown System 15 Maintenance 16 Maintenance Recommendations 16 Maintenance Schedule 16 Product Specifications 16 Preventive Maintenance 16 Engine Mainten...

Page 4: ...LL NOT PROVIDE SUFFI CIENT VENTILATION POINT MUFFLER EXHAUST AWAY FROM PEOPLE AND OCCUPIED BUILDINGS DANGER Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison you cannot see or smell NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN IF doors and windows are open Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows doors and vents 000657 WARNING CAUTION NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...PLY TO THE INSTALLATION OF ANY ITEM THAT CONCERNS THIS PRODUCT 1 NFPA 37 Standard for Installation and Use of Stationary Combustible Engines 2 Agricultural Wiring handbook of Farm Standby Electric Power DO NOT MODIFY OR MISAPPLY YOUR GENERATOR SET OPERA TION OF THE GENERATOR OTHER THAN INTENDED COULD RESULT IN GENERATOR SET DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FROM ELECTRO CUTION NEVER TOUCH A RECEP...

Page 6: ...NED SPEED THE GENERATOR OPERATES AT A NOMINAL SPEED OF 3600 RPM INCREASES IN SPEED OVER THE 3600 RPM NOMINAL WILL INCREASE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY DUE TO ROTATIONAL STRESSES ON THE ROTATING MEMBERS OPERA TION OF THE GENERATOR AT SPEEDS BELOW THE NOMINAL 3600 RPM COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE GENERATOR OR DRIVEN APPARATUS DUE TO LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT BATTERY SAFETY STORAGE BATTERIES PRODUCE AND RELE...

Page 7: ...Free Warning Label Replacement If your warning labels become illegible or are missing call 1 888 431 6871 for a free replacement Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Place of Purchase Data Label 009123 UÊ Ê Ê 6 ÊÊ K UÊ Ê Ê Ê 6 ÊÊ Ê Ê 1 Ê UÊ Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê Ê 6 UÊ Ê Ê ÊÊ 1 1 Ê 1 ÊÊ Ê Ê ÊÊ 1 UÊ Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê 1 UÊ Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ Ê 1 Ê ÊÊ Ê ÊÊ 1 FILL LINE LIGNE DE REMPLIT LINEA DE LLENA CAUTION ATTENTION PRECAUCIÓN AUTO...

Page 8: ...Safety 6 Owner s Manual for Portable Generator ...

Page 9: ...through wheel 1 2 flat washer E and wheel bracket on frame 2 Insert cotter pin D and bend tabs to lock in place Install Frame Foot and Rubber Bumpers 1 Slide M8 bolt G through holes in frame rail Slide frame foot B onto M8 bolts Install locking flange nuts H Install Handle 1 Slide M8 carriage bolt F through handle bracket and han dle assembly C by first inserting the bolt through the square hole i...

Page 10: ...mpliance decal on the engine to determine what standards the generator meets and to determine which warranty applies This generator is certified to operate on gasoline The emission control system includes the fol lowing components if equipped Air Induction System Intake Pipe Manifold Air Cleaner Fuel System Carburetor Fuel Tank Cap Fuel Lines Evaporative Vent Lines Carbon Canister Ignition System ...

Page 11: ...storage Press the spring loaded button to move handle 12 Fuel Cap Fuel fill location 13 Oil Fill Add and check oil here 14 Recoil Starter Use to start engine manually 15 Fuel Shut Off Valve between fuel tank and carburetor Operate unit on level ground for runtime meter accuracy 16 Hour Meter Tracks hours of operation for scheduled maintenance 17 CO Protect Carbon monoxide automatic shut down Hour ...

Page 12: ...d away from personnel and buildings However if misused and operated in a location that results in the accumula tion of CO like a house or even a garage with partially opened door CO PROTECT shuts off the engine notifies the user of what has happened and directs the user to read the instruction action label for steps to take CO PROTECT is not a substitute for an indoor carbon mon oxide alarm As the...

Page 13: ...re open ONLY use out doors and far from open windows doors vents and in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust The engine exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which cannot be seen or smelled The gas is poisonous and if breathed in sufficient concentrations can cause unconsciousness or even death Adequate unobstructed flow of cool ing and ventilating air is critical to gen erator operatio...

Page 14: ...sually be found on a data label or decal affixed to the device If the appliance tool or motor does not give wattage multi ply volts times ampere rating to determine watts volts x amps watts Some electric motors such as induction types require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running This power surge lasts only a few seconds To allow for high starting wattage when selecti...

Page 15: ...6 Replace oil fill cap and hand tighten Some units have more than one oil fill location It is only necessary to use one oil fill point Fuel Never fill fuel tank indoors Never fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot Do not spill gasoline on a hot engine Allow engine to cool before filling fuel tank Do not overfill fuel tank Always leave room for fuel expansion If fuel tank is overfilled fuel c...

Page 16: ...d before storage of 30 days or longer See the Storage section Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank as permanent damage may occur Starting Pull Start Engines Equipment and property damage Dis connect electrical loads prior to start ing or stopping unit Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage 1 Unplug all electrical loads from the unit s receptacles...

Page 17: ...t Failure to do so could result in equipment and property damage 1 Shut off all loads and unplug electrical loads from generator panel receptacles 2 Let engine run at no load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator 3 Move Run Stop switch to Stop 4 Close fuel valve Under normal conditions close fuel valve and allow generator to run carbure tor bowl out of fuel...

Page 18: ...enings must be kept clean and unob structed Maintenance Task As Needed At Each Use Every Season Every 100 Hours Every 200 Hours or Yearly Clean Exterior Surfaces X Check Engine Oil Level X CleanSpark Arrestor X Change Engine Oil X X Clean Replace Air Filter X X Replace Spark Plug X Replace Fuel Filter X Check Adjust Valve Clearance X Change engine oil after first 30 hours of operation Change every...

Page 19: ... cap and hand tighten Some units have more than one oil fill location It is only necessary to use one oil fill point Change Engine Oil Accidental start up Disconnect spark plug wires when working on unit Fail ure to do so could result in death or serious injury When using generator under extreme dirty dusty condi tions or in extremely hot weather change oil more fre quently Don t pollute Conserve ...

Page 20: ... with com mercial solvent 3 Replace spark arrestor screen C and cover plate B Secure with screws A Storage General It is recommended to start and run the generator for 30 minutes every 30 days If this is not possible refer to the following list to prepare unit for storage DO NOT place a storage cover on a hot generator Allow unit to cool to room temperature before storage DO NOT store fuel from on...

Page 21: ...spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine Failure to do so could result in vision loss 4 Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in cylinder 5 Install spark plug 6 Pull recoil slowly until resistance is felt This will close valves so moisture cannot enter engine cylinder Gently release recoil Change Oil Change engine oil before storage See subsection Change Engine Oil WARNING ...

Page 22: ... IASD 13 Replace fuel filter Engine shuts down during operation 1 Out of fuel 2 Low oil level 3 Fault in engine 4 CO PROTECT shut off due to accumulating carbon monoxide if a RED light blinks on the side panel badge 5 CO PROTECT shut off due to a system fault if a YELLOW light blinks on the side panel badge 1 Fill fuel tank 2 Fill crankcase to correct level 3 Contact IASD 4 Follow all Safety Instr...

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Page 24: ...reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from DEWALT Product Manufactured by Generac Power Systems Inc S45 W29290 Hwy 59 Waukesha WI 53189 DEWALT is a registered trademark of DEWALT Industrial Tool Co used under license The yellow black color scheme is a trademark for DEWALT power tools and accessories ...

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