Briggs & Stratton PRO6500 01933, PRO4000 01932 owner manual Cold Weather Operation, Wind

BSPP Generator

Figure 3 — Battery Connections

7.Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative (–)battery terminal (Figure 4).

8.Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.

9.When battery has charged, shut down engine

1.Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed. Note that your generator may appear different from that shown in Figure 4.

Figure 4 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.

Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:

2.Ensure a minimum of two feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

3.Face exposed end away from wind and elements.

4.Enclosure should hold enough heat created by generator to prevent problems.

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.

•Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.

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

•Remove generator from shelter when temperature is above 40°F [4°C].

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