Briggs & Stratton 030210-2 manual Table of Contents, Equipment Description, Safety Rules

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8000W Portable Generator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.

The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.The generator’s revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single- cylinder engine.

CAUTION! DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board. For warranty information refer to the engine operator’s manual.

Copyright © 2005 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

SAFETY RULES

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

The safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Explosion

Fire

Electrical Shock

Toxic Fumes

Kickback

Hot Surface

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Contents Operator’s Manual Manual del Operario Call Generator Helpline Llame Línea Directa del GeneradorEquipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Operating Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator When Testing for Engine SparkKnow Your Generator Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire AssemblyCarton Contents Electric StartInstall Wheel Kit Refer to and install the wheel kit as followsAdd Fuel When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilSystem Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator LocationStarting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Do not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle ReceptaclesStopping the Engine Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesBattery Charger Cold Weather OperationCreating a Temporary Shelter Creating a Permanent ShelterCapacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator ExampleSpecifications General Maintenance RecommendationsEngine Storage StorageGenerator Storage Other Storage TipsTroubleshooting Problem Cause Correction8000W Portable Generator Limited Warranty Reglas DE Seguridad Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo AdvertenciaCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Conozca SU Generador Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite aquíPara Retirar el Generador de la Caja MontajeArranque Eléctrico Contenido de la CajaInstale el Juego de Ruedas Instale el Juego de Ruedas Como Sigue FiguraAgregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Cuando Añada CombustibleUbicación del Generador USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioConexion De Cargas Electricas Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorVolt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadCargador DE Batería Operación Durante UN Clima FríoCreación de una Estructura de Protección Provisional Creación de una Estructura de Protección PermanenteControl de la Energía No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad EjemploEspecificaciones Recomendaciones Generales DE MantenimientoAlmacenando el Motor AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Generador Otras Sugerencias Para el AlmacenandoProblemo Accion Causa Diagnositicos DE AveríasGarantía Limitada
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