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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Generator DXGNR4000
To reduce the risk of injury, read and follow these instructions before operating
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  • Page 1 If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-888-431-6871 • dewalt.com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Generator DXGNR4000 To reduce the risk of injury, read and follow these instructions before operating WARNING product.
  • Page 2 WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. (000393a)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents ......................... 1 Safety ............................. 2 Safety Guidelines and Definitions ..........................2 Safety Rules ................................2 Accessories .................................4 Service Information ..............................5 Repairs ..................................5 Free Warning Label Replacement ..........................5 Assembly ............................7 Unpacking ...................................7 Install Accessory Kits ..............................7 Emissions Information ..............................8 Operation .............................
  • Page 4: Safety

    4442 and 4443. Spark Arresters are also required on some U.S. Forest Service land and may also be legally required under other statutes and ordinances. An approved spark arrester is provided and is also available from an Authorized DEWALT Service Center, or call 1-888-431-6871. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 5 Safety RISK OF ELECTROCUTION OR SHOCK DO NOT MODIFY OR MISAPPLY YOUR GENERATOR SET. OPERA- THIS GENERATOR SET PRO- TION OF THE GENERATOR OTHER THAN INTENDED DUCES ELECTRICAL CURRENT. COULD RESULT IN GENERATOR SET DAMAGE, THEREFORE, SAFETY GUIDELINES MUST BE FOL- BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH FROM ELECTRO- LOWED.
  • Page 6: Accessories

    If you need assistance in locating any accessory for your tool, please contact an Authorized THE GENERATOR OR DRIVEN APPARATUS DUE TO DEWALT Service Center, call 1-888-431-6871 or visit our LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT. website www.dewalt.com. Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 7: Service Information

    PRECAUCIÓN Repairs To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment should be performed by an Authorized DEWALT Service Center. Call 1-888-431- 6871. Always use identical replacement parts. FILL LINE / LIGNE DE REMPLIT LINEA DE LLENA AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF - SEE ACTION LABEL SHUTOFF AUTOMÁTICO - VER ETIQUETA DE ACCIÓN...
  • Page 8 Safety Owner’s Manual for Portable Generator...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    Assembly Unpacking Install Wheel Kit • Remove all packaging material. The wheels are specially designed to enhance portability. • Remove separate accessory kit box. The wheels are not intended for over- NOTICE: • Remove generator from carton. the-road use. Slide axle pin (J) through wheel, 1/2” flat washer (E), and Accessories wheel bracket on frame.
  • Page 10: Emissions Information

    Assembly Emissions Information The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resource Board “for generators certified to CA stan- dards” requires that this generator comply with exhaust and evaporative emission standards. Locate the emis- sions compliance decal on the engine to determine what standards the generator meets, and to determine which warranty applies.
  • Page 11: Operation

    Operation Know the Generator Carefully read the Instruction Manual and Safety Rules before operating the generator. Save this manual for future reference. Become familiar with locations of all components. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Outlets – Supplies electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single- phase, 60 Hz, electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads (NEMA 5-20R).
  • Page 12: Connection Plugs

    Operation 0000.0 000844 008090 CO PROTECT Connection Plugs Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Shut-off 120 VAC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle System (if equipped) This is a 120 Volt outlet protected against overload by a The CO PROTECT module monitors for the accumula- 20 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker.
  • Page 13: How To Use The Generator

    Operation CO PROTECT will detect the accumulation of Carbon off due to rising CO levels. This is not an error. Hazard- Monoxide from other fuel burning sources such as ous Carbon Monoxide has been detected. The user must engine powered tools or propane heaters used in the take action to move and re-direct these devices to better area of operation.
  • Page 14: Know Generator Limits

    Operation Know Generator Limits Overloading a generator in excess of its rated wattage DANGER capacity can result in damage to the generator and to connected electrical devices. Observe the following rules Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. to avoid overloading: Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
  • Page 15: Before Starting Generator

    Operation Any attempt to crank or start the Running CAUTION Device Watts engine before adding the recom- Impact Wrench............500 mended type and quantity of engine oil can result in Iron................. 1200 engine damage. *Jet Pump............... 800 Inspect engine oil level prior to each use, or every 8 Lawn Mower............
  • Page 16: Starting Pull Start Engines

    Operation Gasoline is highly FLAMMABLE and its vapors are EXPLOSIVE. Never permit smoking, open flames, sparks or heat in the vicin- ity while handling gasoline. Fuel requirements are as follows: • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. • Minimum rating of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). •...
  • Page 17: Generator Shut Down

    Operation If engine fires, but does not continue to NOTICE: run, move choke lever to Full Choke and repeat starting instructions. IMPORTANT: Do not overload generator or individual panel receptacles. These outlets are overload protected with push-to-reset circuit breakers. If amperage rating of any circuit breaker is exceeded, that breaker opens and electrical output to that receptacle is lost.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Recommendations Product Specifications Regular maintenance will improve performance and extend generator life. See a qualified dealer for service. Generator Specifications Generator warranty does not cover items subjected to Rated Power @ 1.0 4.0 kW** operator abuse or negligence. To receive full warranty Power Factor value, operator must maintain generator as instructed in this manual, including proper storage as detailed in Win-...
  • Page 19: Engine Maintenance

    Maintenance DO NOT use a garden hose to clean Screw dipstick into filler neck. Verify oil level is within safe NOTICE: operating range as shown. generator. Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. If water enters generator through cooling air slots, some water will be retained in voids and crevices of rotor and stator winding insulation.
  • Page 20: Valve Clearance

    Maintenance Inspect Spark Arrester Screen Hot Surfaces. When operating WARNING machine, do not touch hot surfaces. Keep machine away from combustibles during use. Hot surfaces could result in severe burns or fire. Remove screws (A) and cover plate (B). Inspect screen (C) and replace if torn, perforated or other- wise damaged.
  • Page 21 Maintenance Pour tablespoon (5-10cc) of clean engine oil or spray a suit- able fogging agent into cylinder. Vision Loss. Eye protection is WARNING required to avoid spray from spark plug hole when cranking engine. Failure to do so could result in vision loss. Pull starter recoil several times to distribute oil in cylinder.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine is running, but AC output is 1. Circuit breaker OPEN. 1. Reset circuit breaker. not available. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good con- 4.
  • Page 24 WALT® is a registered trademark of D WALT Industrial Tool Co., used under license. The yellow/black color scheme is a trademark for D WALT power tools and accessories. Part No. 10000043083 Rev. A 11/01/2018 Product Manufactured by: Generac Power Systems, Inc. ©2018 D WALT S45 W29290 Hwy.

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