Briggs & Stratton 30231 manual Table Of Contents, Equipment Description, Safety Rules

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SAFETY RULES

SAFETY RULES

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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. For warranty information refer to the engine owner’s manual.

Copyright © 2006 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 (SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS) 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 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

Operator’s Manual

Electrical Shock

ExplosionFire

Toxic Fumes

Kickback

Hot Surface

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Contents Operator’s Manual BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC5400 STARTING WATTS JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.AHazard Symbols and Meanings TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY RULES SAFETY RULESWHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING PETROLWHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENTSevere burns can occur on contact FEATURES AND CONTROLS KNOW YOUR GENERATORBEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY Remove Generator From CartonSystem Ground USING THE GENERATORConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator LocationCOLD WEATHER OPERATION Connecting Electrical LoadsOPERATING THE GENERATOR Starting the EngineCreating a Temporary Shelter Creating a Permanent Shelter110 Volt AC, 15 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles RECEPTACLES110/220 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle NEMA L14-20Ground Fault Protection Testing the GFCICapacity Power ManagementDONT OVERLOAD GENERATOR Engine Maintenance SPECIFICATIONSGENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage STORAGEGenerator Storage Other Storage TipsProblem TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SolutionABOUT YOUR WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTYWARRANTY PERIOD BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC