Assembly, Before Starting The Engine | Briggs & Stratton 30231

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and petrol.

Remove Generator From Carton

1.Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.

2.Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.

3.Cut tie holding manual bag to generator and remove everything from carton.

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 operator’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine operator’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 Petrol

NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on petrol only. It will not operate on paraffin, diesel or other fuels.

WARNING

Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING PETROL

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

•Fill petrol tank outdoors.

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

•Keep petrol 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 petrol with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use petrol which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with petrol.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use fuel containing more than 15% alcohol.

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

3.Slowly add petrol until level reaches bottom of petrol strainer. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 38 mm (1.5") of tank space for petrol expansion as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 — Typical Petrol Expansion Space

38 mm Air Space

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

4.Install petrol cap and wait for any spilled petrol to evaporate.