Briggs & Stratton 30246 user manual Table of Contents, Equipment Description, Safety Rules

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SAFETY RULES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

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

The generators are 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 user’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

Electrocution

Electrical Shock

ExplosionFire

Toxic Fumes

Kickback

Hot Surface

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Contents 030246 Equipment 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 Spark120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle May Know Your GeneratorVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be Refer to and install the wheel kit as follows AssemblyInstall Wheel Kit Remove Generator From CartonBefore Starting the Engine When Adding FuelInstall fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel 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 GeneratorStopping the Engine ReceptaclesGenerator Adapter Cord SET 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleCapacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator ExampleEngine Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage Other Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionConsumer Use Years Years or YearDescription DE L Équipement Symboles de Danger et MoyensTable DES Matières Règles DE SécuritéLorsque Léquipement Fonctionne Lors DE Lajout OU DE LA Vidange DU CarburantLors DU Démarrage DE Léquipement Lorsque Vous Transportez OU Réparez LéquipementLorsque Vous Réglez OU Réparez Votre Générateur Lors DE Tests Dallumage DU MoteurDisjoncteurs c.a Connaissez Votre GénérateurInterrupteur de starter Filtre à air Démarrage à recul Bouchon de remplissage dhuileAssemblage Installe la Roue la TrousseRéférez-vous à la et installez les roues comme suit Enlever le générateur de la boiteAjoutez de lessence Avant LE Démarrage DU MoteurAjoutez de lhuile à moteur Lors DE Lajout DU CarburantMise à la terre du système Emplacement de la GénératriceUtilisation DE LA Génératrice Branchement au système électrique dun édificeBranchement des Charges Électriques Utilisation DU GénérateurDémarrage du Moteur Arrêt du Moteur Prises DE CourantLA Série DE Corde Dadaptateur DE Générateur Volts c.a., 20 Ampères Prise de Courant DoubleGestion de la Consommation NE PAS Surchargez GénérateurCapacité ExempleEntretien du Moteur Recommandations Générales D’ENTRETIENSpécifications Entretien du GénérateurRemisage du Moteur RemisageRemisage du Générateur Autres Idées de RemisageDépannage Garantie Limitée 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 Amperios, monofásica de 60 Hz Conozca SU GeneradorTomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amp Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad dePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja MontajeInstale el Juego de Ruedas Agregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Coloque la generador sobre una superficie niveladaConexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un Edificio USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Ubicación del GeneradorConexion De Cargas Electricas Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorParado Del Motor Receptáculos PrecauciónJuego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL Generador 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadControl de la Energía No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad EjemploMantenimiento del Motor EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenando el Motor AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Generador Otras Sugerencias Para el AlmacenandoProblemo Accion Causa Diagnositicos DE AveríasNotas Garantía Limitada