Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 Features and Controls, Recoil Starter Used to start the engine manually

Features and Controls

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

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

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

B - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine. C - Oil Fill Cap — Add engine oil here.

D - Oil Dipstick— Check engine oil here.

E - Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code of engine. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

F - Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).

G - 12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.

H - Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

J - Ignition Switch — Push to start and stop the engine.

K - Battery Float Charger Jack — Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use.

L - Idle Control Switch — Use this switch to turn the idle control feature on and off.

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

N - Identification Label – Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

P - 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.

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

30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

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

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

S - GFCI Circuit Breaker — A GFCI circuit breaker is provided to protect against electrical ground fault and protect the generator against electrical overload.

T - Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The 120/240 Volt AC, 30A locking receptacle and the 120 Volt AC, 30A locking receptacle is provided with a 2 pole circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload.

V - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.

W - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

X - Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex receptacle is provided with "push to reset" circuit breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Y - Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine.

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

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