Briggs & Stratton 030618, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...RATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN U S A Manual No 80007328 Revision Portable Generator Operator s Manual This generator is rated in accordance with CSA Canadian Standards Association standard C22 2 No 100 04 motors and generators ...

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Page 4: ...e thousands of Briggs Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who provide quality service You can also find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on the Internet at BRIGGSandSTRATTON COM Table of Contents Safe Operation Checklist 5 Operator Safety 6 Equipment Description 6 Important Safety Information 6 Assembly 8 Unpack Generator 8 Install Wheel Kit 8 Add Engine Oi...

Page 5: ...Oil and Fuel Engine oil filled to proper level See Add Engine Oil Fuel tank filled at or below red indicator See Add Fuel Inspect fuel lines tank cap and fittings each time before using generator DO NOT use if fuel leak or damage is found Electrical When connecting to a buildings electrical system install listed transfer equipment See Connecting to a Building s Electrical System Electrical cords a...

Page 6: ...nce is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on WARNING Generator voltage could cause electrical shock or burn resulting in death or serious injury Use approved transfer equipment to prevent backfeed by isolating generator from electric utility workers When using generator for backup power notify utility company DO NOT...

Page 7: ...uipment marine applications or enclosure DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to Choke position WHEN TRANSPORTING MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT Transport move repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill Disconnect spark plug wire WHEN STORING FU...

Page 8: ...ters 2 500 feet with the high altitude kit is not recommended Attach Negative Battery Cable 030620 Only Figure 3 Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be started manually If you choose not to use the electric start feature you do not need to connect the negative battery cable The sealed battery on the generator is pre installed except for the negative black battery cable To ...

Page 9: ...s a buildup of CO the alarm will alert the occupants by flashing visual indicator light and alarm Smoke alarms cannot detect CO gas Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces DO NOT run this product inside homes garages basements crawlspaces sheds or other pa...

Page 10: ...uel tank causing a fire resulting in death or serious injury Portable generator must be at least 1 5m 5 feet from any structure overhang trees windows doors any wall opening shrubs or vegetation over 30 5 cm 12 inches in height DO NOT place portable generator under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow Smoke alarm s MUST be installed and maintained indoors according to the man...

Page 11: ...uld cut current off quickly enough so that a person in normal health should not suffer any serious electrical injury Test RCBO Test your RCBO every month as follows 1 While generator is running push Test T button The circuit breaker should trip handle will move to approximate center position which will disconnect power to outlets NOTICE If circuit breaker does not trip DO NOT use generator Call a ...

Page 12: ...tion I 3 Move choke lever 4 R to choke position 4A For electric starting model 030620 only turn and hold key in start switch 4 A to start position until generator starts To prolong the life of starter components DO NOT hold key in start position for more than 5 seconds and pause for at least 1 minute between starting attempts If engine starts proceed to step 6 If engine fails to start proceed to s...

Page 13: ...Weather Shelter 1 Using non combustible material with a fire rating of at least one hour build a shelter that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator Make sure muffler side of generator is exposed NOTICE Contact your local building material supplier for non combustible materials with a fire rating of at least one hour NOTICE Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned for change in wi...

Page 14: ...ferably the largest load you have 3 Permit the generator output to stabilize engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly 4 Plug in and turn on the next load 5 Again permit the generator to stabilize 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as described above Wattag...

Page 15: ...dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings Cleaning Daily or before use look around and underneath the generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks Clean accumulated debris from inside and outside the generator Keep the linkage spring and other engine controls clean Keep the area around and behind the muffler free from any combu...

Page 16: ...s 1 Make sure unit is on a level surface 2 Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug 3 Clean area around oil drain plug 4 J The oil drain plug is located at base of engine opposite carburetor 4 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container 5 Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely Remove oil fill cap di...

Page 17: ...trol in the engine has not been treated with a fuel stabilizer it must be drained into an approved container Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel The use of a fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness Change Engine Oil While engine is still warm drain oil from crankcase Refill with recommended grade See Changing Engine Oil Other Storage Tips 1 Do Not ...

Page 18: ...y 3 See Don t Overload Generator in Operation section 4 Contact authorized service facility 5 Clean or replace fuel filter Engine will not start shuts down when running or starts and runs rough 1 On off switch set to off position 0 2 Fuel Valve is in off 0 position 3 Low oil level 4 Dirty air cleaner 5 Clogged or dirty fuel filter 6 Out of fuel 7 Stale fuel 8 Spark plug wire not connected to spark...

Page 19: ...period specified below it will repair or replace free of charge any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below For warranty service find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer...

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