Briggs & Stratton 30209 owner manual Know Your Generator

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5500W Portable Generator

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Rocker Switch

Fuel Tank

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

Recoil Starter

Choke Lever

Air

Cleaner

Circuit Breakers

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

Data Tag

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Data Tag — Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with oil here.

Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.

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Contents 030209 5500W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Starting Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Operating Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Install Wheel KIT AssemblyCarton Contents Remove Generator From CartonBefore Starting the Engine When Adding FuelAdd Engine Oil Add FuelConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Using the GeneratorOperating Generator System GroundReceptacles Connecting Electrical LoadsStopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles Cold Weather OperationDont Overload Generator Power ManagementCapacity ExampleGeneral Maintenance Recommendations SpecificationsEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage Other Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting5500W Portable Generator Schematic Wiring Diagram Exploded View Main Unit Parts Not Illustrated Exploded View Parts ListDescription Stator Exploded View and Parts List AlternatorExploded View and Parts List Control Panel Wheel Exploded View and Parts List Wheel KITLimited Warranty Descripción DEL Equipo Tabla DE ContenidosInstrucciones DE Seguridad AdvertenciaCuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL Depósito PeligroCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Opere EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Conozca SU GeneradorInstale EL Juego DE Ruedas MontajePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja Contenido de la CajaAgregar Aceite al Motor Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregue Combustible Cuando Añada CombustibleOperando EL Generador Precaución USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioConexion De Cargas Electricas Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadVolt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Operación Durante UN Clima FríoCapacidad No Sobrecargue GeneradorControl de la Energía EjemploRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento EspecificacionesMantenimiento del Motor Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenamiento Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenando el Generador Almacenando el MotorGarantía Limitada