Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 Assembly, Electric Start, Remove Generator From Carton, Carton Contents

BSPP Generator

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

Remove Generator From Carton

1.Set the carton on a rigid flat surface with "This Side Up" arrows pointing upward.

2.Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.

3.Cut down corners at one end of carton from top to bottom and lay that side of carton down flat.

4.Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.

5.Remove the generator from the shipping carton.

Carton Contents

Check all contents against those listed below:

•Main unit

•Engine oil

•Owner’s manual

•Engine manual

•Battery charge cables

•Battery charger

•Locking 120/240V, 30A plug

•Locking 120V, 30A plug

•Wheel kit

If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115.

ELECTRIC START

Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start feature, you do not need to install the battery.

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.

To install:

1.Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.

2.Remove nut and washer on negative battery terminal.

3.Slide negative battery cable over screw on negative terminal (Figure 1).

Figure 1 — Negative Battery Connection

Nut
Washer	Screw
Negative
battery
cable	Positive battery cable

4.Reattach washer and nut and tighten.

5.Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

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