Briggs & Stratton 30209 owner manual When Adding or Draining Fuel, When Starting Equipment

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5500W Portable Generator

DANGER

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

•DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).

DANGER

Generator produces powerful voltage.

Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

•When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility.

•Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.

•DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.

•DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.

•DO NOT operate generator in the rain.

•DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

•DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.

WARNING

•This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.

•Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved generator could result in bodily injury and/or property damage.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

•Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place.

•DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

•Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

•This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine applications.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

•Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

•Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

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Contents 030209 5500W Table of Contents Safety RulesEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Operating EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Remove Generator From Carton AssemblyInstall Wheel KIT Carton ContentsAdd Fuel When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilSystem Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Operating Generator120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Connecting Electrical LoadsReceptacles Stopping the EngineVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles Cold Weather OperationExample Power ManagementDont Overload Generator CapacityGenerator Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceStorage Generator StorageEngine Storage Other Storage Tips Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting5500W Portable Generator Schematic Wiring Diagram Exploded View Main Unit Exploded View Parts List DescriptionParts Not Illustrated Stator Exploded View and Parts List AlternatorExploded View and Parts List Control Panel Wheel Exploded View and Parts List Wheel KITLimited Warranty Advertencia Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo Instrucciones DE SeguridadCuando Opere EL Equipo PeligroCuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL Depósito Cuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL EquipoPrecaución Cuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU GeneradorCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Conozca SU GeneradorContenido de la Caja MontajeInstale EL Juego DE Ruedas Para Retirar El Generador De La CajaCuando Añada Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Agregue CombustibleConexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un Edificio USO DEL GeneradorOperando EL Generador Precaución Tierra del Sistema120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad Receptáculos PrecauciónConexion De Cargas Electricas Parado Del MotorVolt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Operación Durante UN Clima FríoEjemplo No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad Control de la EnergíaMantenimiento del Generador EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorAlmacenando el Motor Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenamiento Almacenando el GeneradorGarantía Limitada
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