Briggs & Stratton 30246 Before Starting the Engine, Add Engine Oil, Add Fuel, When Adding Fuel

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ASSEMBLY

6.Repeat step 3 through 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Line up holes in support leg with holes in generator frame.

9.Attach support leg using two short (M8 x 16mm) cap screws and two locking hex nuts.Tighten with a 1/2” or 13mm socket and wrench.

10.On support leg end of generator, slide handle onto center of top of frame.

11.Attach handle using two long (M8 x 45mm) cap screws and two locking hex nuts.Tighten with a 1/2” or 13mm socket and wrench.

12.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels and support leg).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

CAUTION

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

•Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

•Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

	AirSpace	Tank
	AirSpace		Fuel
	1.5”		Fuel
	1.5”
4.	Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

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Contents 030246 Safety Rules Table of ContentsEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Operating EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be Know Your Generator120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle May Remove Generator From Carton AssemblyInstall Wheel Kit Refer to and install the wheel kit as followsAdd Engine Oil When Adding FuelInstall fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel Before Starting the EngineGenerator Location Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundDo not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Starting the Engine120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle ReceptaclesGenerator Adapter Cord SET Stopping the EngineExample Power ManagementDont Overload Generator CapacityGenerator Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceGenerator Storage StorageEngine Storage Other Storage Tips Problem Cause Correction TroubleshootingYear Consumer Use Years Years orRègles DE Sécurité Symboles de Danger et MoyensTable DES Matières Description DE L ÉquipementLorsque Vous Transportez OU Réparez Léquipement Lors DE Lajout OU DE LA Vidange DU CarburantLors DU Démarrage DE Léquipement Lorsque Léquipement FonctionneLors DE Tests Dallumage DU Moteur Lorsque Vous Réglez OU Réparez Votre GénérateurBouchon de remplissage dhuile Connaissez Votre GénérateurInterrupteur de starter Filtre à air Démarrage à recul Disjoncteurs c.aEnlever le générateur de la boite Installe la Roue la TrousseRéférez-vous à la et installez les roues comme suit AssemblageLors DE Lajout DU Carburant Avant LE Démarrage DU MoteurAjoutez de lhuile à moteur Ajoutez de lessenceBranchement au système électrique dun édifice Emplacement de la GénératriceUtilisation DE LA Génératrice Mise à la terre du systèmeDémarrage du Moteur Utilisation DU GénérateurBranchement des Charges Électriques Volts c.a., 20 Ampères Prise de Courant Double Prises DE CourantLA Série DE Corde Dadaptateur DE Générateur Arrêt du MoteurExemple NE PAS Surchargez GénérateurCapacité Gestion de la ConsommationEntretien du Générateur Recommandations Générales D’ENTRETIENSpécifications Entretien du MoteurAutres Idées de Remisage RemisageRemisage du Générateur Remisage du MoteurDépannage Garantie Limitée Advertencia Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo Reglas DE SeguridadCuando Transporte O Repare EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Opere EL EquipoCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador PrecauciónCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad de Conozca SU GeneradorTomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amp Amperios, monofásica de 60 HzInstale el Juego de Ruedas MontajePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja Coloque la generador sobre una superficie nivelada Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Agregue CombustibleUbicación del Generador USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioNo Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor Conexion De Cargas Electricas120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad Receptáculos PrecauciónJuego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL Generador Parado Del MotorEjemplo No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad Control de la EnergíaMantenimiento del Generador EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorOtras Sugerencias Para el Almacenando AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Generador Almacenando el MotorDiagnositicos DE Averías Problemo Accion CausaNotas Garantía Limitada