Generac 4000XL GN-220 Generator - Will It Run?

[@themowerman]

Loving the drone footage mate

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank you mick! It’s such a fun little thing to fly 👍🏼

[@pattayperformance]

What is with you people wearing slides 🤣

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

😂😂

[@themowerman]

@@pattayperformance I could ask the same question about mullets lol

[@tlcgolden]

Bought a Chinese carburetor for 28.00 shipped and it works good. Ordered the kit with it. My 4000XL was bought in the 90s and used in plumbing and repair of new homes and old homes.

[@orlypalomar]

Thanks for the video. The wild frequency readings were likely caused by dirty power (lots of spikes in the sine wave) and it's fooling the multimeter into thinking that it's running faster than it actually is. To check the frequency if you can't trust the Hz reading, use an inductive-type engine tachometer (one that runs a wire around the spark plug HV wire) to validate that the engine is indeed at or near 3600 RPM. I target between 3660-3720 RPM or 61-62Hz, unloaded. Assuming the governor is tuned correctly, the generator should sit around 60Hz once you apply some load.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Good info.. there’s also a big difference on what you are powering. I’d be more careful to make sure the Hz are accurate if I’m running a refrigerator, sump pump, etc. versus something like lights or fans.

[@orlypalomar]

@@ChrisXOutdoors Agree. But the RPM will naturally sag under load so the pump, fridge, etc. should only see >60Hz for the time it takes them to start. It’s not ideal but it also shouldn’t cause any long term damage unless you’re feeding it crazy Hz. I often see 5-10% tolerance in both voltage and frequency on AC motor spec sheets.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

Our maintenance guy gave me one of these, but its the electric start version. Your video has been very helpful thanks!

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 👍🏼

[@dj5752]

Nagano (Japanese Company with a good rep) made all these engines on this briggs and generac joint venture. GN stands for Generac Nagano. Briggs was in charge of all except the engine that was Generac's responsibly and they contracted Nagano.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Great to know.. thank you for sharing DJ! 😎🤝

[@dj5752]

NP. They also made the 7550exl and the 7000exl models. Industrial untis. This is why they have oil filters. Works on a pressure system just the same as a car. MUCH BETTER then the splash technology you see on other units. This engine can run for days and has a longer life span because of the oil delivery system. I own 2 7550exl's and one 4000xl. Great units. I also converted all 3 to tri-Fuel. Pump gas, propane, and natural gas.

[@Khlandestine]

@@dj5752 WHERE IS THE OIL DRAIN PLUG ON THIS DANG 4000XL ??? THE ALEN KEY NUT BEHIND THE OIL FILTER???

[@RichsMowersNBlowers]

Nice little project. I just got one in a equipment bundle I bought.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thanks Rich.. I have a Honda similar to this I did another video on. Useful little things 👍🏼

[@tsant6591]

I'll bet the probes on the meter stuck in the outlet were causing fluctuations in the sine wave from vibration. Try taking a reading with a kill a watt meter that plugs in. I have this same gen, and it was revving high like a runaway, but I found out that the carb was shot and mixture was sketchy. A new carb $20 on Amazon and shes like new. Thanks for the video!

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoyed 👍🏼

[@TheNeighborDominator]

I can watch your videos all day. I feel I could take apart a carb and clean it... probably not😂

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

100% you would be able to do it 👌🏼

[@terrellscaife2411]

Hey, thank you for your quick response is the same generator you you have in your video Generac 4000LX OK one issue is I’m having a trouble time getting the carburetor adjusted and also the bottom outlet doesn’t put out any voltage

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Did you remove the carburetor and clean it? Also, is the other outlet putting out any power?

[@terrellscaife2411]

Yeah, for this one here I might have to reach out to you personally

[@terrellscaife2411]

Yeah, I remove the carburetor and cleaned it. I just can’t get the RPMs down or adjust it right in the bottom. 120 outlet is not putting out any power.

[@terrellscaife2411]

I want to know if you’re willing to give me a email address and I can make a video to show you what it’s doing

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

[e-mail]

[@N8FLY]

I ended up inheriting one of these…same exact model. Still in the plastic wrapper, engine never run, like a time capsule. Perfect brand new condition yet 20+ years old. Wondering what to do with it.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

You ever have the need to use one?

[@baldeagle242]

Awesome video Sir. Cheers! 🦅

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank YOU Sir. Hoping to see that similar husky come back to life from your side of the world here soon 🤞🏼

[@baldeagle242]

@@ChrisXOutdoors it's project number 867 on the priority list. 😉 I did get it to fire on either.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

That’s a good sign 👌🏼

[@michaelwillis1440]

Generac makes a special cable that uses that odd plug. It is used for 12 volt equipment or battery charging. It's hard to find and they usually end up getting lost 99% of the time

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Interesting.. great info Mike. Thanks for sharing brother 👍🏼

[@Turningwrenches85]

Nice fix chris 👍👏🔧

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank you John. Hope you’ve been well buddy!

[@Turningwrenches85]

@@ChrisXOutdoors i have. Just stuff going on outside of youtube land

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

I know how that goes! 😅

[@Moondog9322]

I have one of these, bought in late 90s. It has very low hours and starts fairly easily each time. I treat the gas always, but the current supply is old, though only a tiny bit remains. It only runs smoothly at half choke and surges a bit when taken off choke. What are the chances that fresh gas and some Sea Foam will clean out the carb? Suggestions? Liked and subbed.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

It should do the trick. If not, you might have to pull the carb off and give it a thorough cleaning. Thank you for watching and keep me updated on how the seafoam goes!

[@briangaughan195]

Thep tail are for battery charging cable

[@natem4179]

Beer is the best type of payment. As far as I knew, Generac manufactures their own engines. And I even think those OHVI (Industrial) are American made. That looks like a mid 90s machine, before they switched to their orange scheme. But I'm just a hack so am more than likely wrong 🤣

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Sounds about right.. good info. Thanks for watching Nate! Hope you’ve been well brother!

[@jsnyper4357]

Nice Vid!

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank you! 👏🏼

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

The engines on the Briggs and Stratton generators look fairly similar to the one on the Generac. But it is possible that it could just be some Chinese clone of the Briggs like on the newer ones.

[@RepairGang]

At least you were able to get the start and die without starting fuild or carb spray

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

I was surprised it popped over 😅

[@RepairGang]

Generac was bought by briggs and stratton so it's a briggs

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

I figured. Had a Nikki Carb

[@bruhmandude555]

I hve one of thease it wont spacrk unless you unplug the conecter right behind the carb do you know wht could be causing that

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Could be some kind of short or problem with the circuit somewhere. You can try replacing the coil to see if that solves the issue

[@bruhmandude555]

@ChrisXOutdoors hey i figured it out 2 days ago its the oil level sensor

[@Khlandestine]

WHERE IS THE OIL DRAIN PLUG

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Near the bottom on one of the sides

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

I have a 4000xl. Quit running. I put a new ignition coil on it but still won't run. I think i have bigger problems. 😡😡

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Could be a host of different things. Sometimes when I think something is going to be super complicated, it turns out to not be. And sometimes the opposite is true, I think it’s going to be a breeze and it turns into a nightmare lol

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

@@ChrisXOutdoors after further inspection.. it's the valve spring retaining cap that broke. Unfortunately the fix is a valve job. Wish me luck. It's my first time

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Ok then good one Mate

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Thank you Henry 😎👍🏼

[@terrellscaife2411]

Hey bud, I need to reach out to you. I need help troubleshooting my generator.

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

What is the model, and what are you having issues with?

[@terrellscaife2411]

Hey buddy, were you able to figure out some thing for me? I am in a bit of a jam

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

What are you needing from me? I agree a couple questions then didn’t really hear anything

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

Sorry.. you commented twice on different threads. I just seen the other one. Let me read it and will comment back

[@Khlandestine]

WHERE IS THE OIL DRAIN PLUG

[@ChrisXOutdoors]

On the side near the bottom somewhere