Briggs & Stratton 30209 Before Starting the Engine, Add Engine Oil, Add Fuel, When Adding Fuel

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5500W Portable Generator

5.Place one end of the needle nose pliers on the bottom of the axle and the other end of the pliers on top of the e-ring. Seat the e-ring by pressing the pliers closed.

6.Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Remove the temporary blocks.

8.Attach support leg using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 20mm cap screws and lock nuts.

9.Center lifting handle on generator end of cradle. Attach handle using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 45mm capscrews and hex nuts.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

CAUTION

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

•Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

•Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING 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 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.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

 

AirSpace

Tank

 

 

 

Fuel

 

1.5”

 

 

 

 

4.

Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

 

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Contents 030209 5500W Safety Rules Table of ContentsEquipment 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 MaintenanceGenerator Storage StorageEngine Storage Other Storage Tips Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting5500W Portable Generator Schematic Wiring Diagram Exploded View Main Unit Description Exploded View Parts ListParts 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 EquipoCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador PrecauciónCuando 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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