Not for
Reproduction
11
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Correction
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Red LED light is steady. Generator is
overloaded or overheated.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
4. See
Generator
Capacity
. Press
MAIN RESET
button on control
panel.
Engine runs well at no-load
but “bogs down” when loads
are connected.
1. Generator is overloaded.
1. See
Generator Capacity
.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
1. Starting dial is in off position.
2. Low oil indicator light comes on. Low
oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Flooded with fuel.
1. Turn starting dial to run position.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
Engine shuts down and
CO Guard LED blinks red
(•• ••).
1. Generator improperly located.
1. Move generator to an open,
outdoor area. Air out premises (e.g.
open windows and doors) before
reoccupying. See
Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Shutdown System.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
* The momentary electrical current the generator can provide to start electric motors, per Briggs & Stratton 628K. It does not
represent the power required to continuously run electrical loads. It is the maximum current that can momentarily be supplied when
starting a motor, multiplied by the generator’s rated voltage.
** Generator per EN ISO 8528-13:2016, Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven generating sets- Part 13: Safety.
Specifications
Rated Wattage* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800
Starting Wattage** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,400
Current at 230 Volts AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.8 Amps
Current at 12 Volts DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0 Amps
Current at 5 Volts DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Amps
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Phase
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79.7 cc (4.86 cu. in.)
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in.)
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 Liters (1.0 U.S. Gallons)
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.4 Liters (13.5 Ounces)
Common Service Parts
Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84003886
Spark Plug. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84003884
Engine Oil Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100028
Synthetic Oil Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100074
For a full list of parts and diagrams, please visit BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
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