Briggs & Stratton 01532-2 Assembly, Before Starting Engine, Carton Contents, Add Fuel, Add Oil

900W Generator

ASSEMBLY

Carton Contents

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available. Shipped with your generator is:

•Main unit

•Oil bottle

•Owner’s manual

•Battery charge cables

•If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from the oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with recommended oil.

•Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.

•Replace the oil fill cover.

•Check the engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.

Add Fuel

WARNING! NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow unit to cool for two minutes before refueling. DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE

Add Oil

NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SG, SF/CC, CD. Select the oil’s viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature:

colder 32°F warmer

SAE 10W30SAE 30

SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general all temperature use. Multi-viscosity oils (10W30, etc.) improve starting in cold weather, but these oils will result in increased oil consumption. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.

To Add Engine Oil:

•Place the generator on a level surface.

•Remove the oil fill cover.

•Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean (Figure 1).

Figure 1 — Adding Engine Oil

Oil Filler Neck

WARNING! DO NOT overfill the fuel tank. Always allow room for fuel expansion.

•Use clean fresh UNLEADED fuel with a pump rating of 86 or higher. DO NOT use premium or leaded fuel. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

•Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

•Check the fuel level.

•If fuel level is low, slowly add recommended fuel to fuel tank, up to the shoulder of the fuel strainer (Figure 2). Be careful not to overfill (there should be no fuel in the filler neck).

Figure 2 — Fuel Level

Fill to This Level

NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt, rust, or other particulate matter.

• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

Occasionally you may hear a light “spark knock” or “pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, change brands of fuel or obtain a higher octane rated fuel. If pinging or spark knock persists, see your local Briggs & Stratton repair center.

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