Briggs & Stratton 30237 owner manual Features and Controls Section, Know Your Generator

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12 Volt DC

Receptacle

Start Switch

Grounding

Fastener

Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex receptacles are provided with "push to reset" circuit breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons. Start Switch — Turn to start the engine.

Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.

Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The 120/240 Volt AC, 30A locking receptacle is provided with a rocker switch circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload. This switch also controls all receptacles.

Choke Lever

Fuel Tank

Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker

Circuit Breakers (AC)

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

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Oil Fill Cap

Air Cleaner

Spark Arrester Muffler

Data Tag

Battery

12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam pre–cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked into the engine.

Battery — Located behind plastic cover. 12 Volt DC sealed battery provides power to start the engine.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

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Contents Manual No GS Revision 2 08/15/2005 Questions? Preguntas? Helpline 1-888-611-6708 M-F8-5 CTEquipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Starting Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Operating Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentReflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorWhen Testing for Engine Spark Know Your Generator Features and Controls SectionAttach Handle AssemblyRemove Generator From Carton Remove Cover on Start Switch AssemblyBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Using the GeneratorSection Operation System GroundOperation Jump Start ProcedureOperating the Generator Starting the EngineCharging a Battery Connecting Electrical LoadsStopping the Engine Do not Overload GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload GeneratorCold Weather Operation How to Use the Battery ChargerCord SET Generator AdapterVolt DC, 10 Amp Receptacle ReceptaclesVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleDont Overload Generator Power ManagementCapacity ExampleSpecifications Maintenance SectionGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Maintenance Generator CleaningStorage StorageGenerator Storage Engine Storage Other Storage TipsProblem Cause Correction Section TroubleshootingTroubleshooting About your equipment warranty TROY-BILT Owner Warranty Policy Effective November 1Equipment Consumer Use Commercial Use Portable Generator Years 2nd year parts onlyConserve Estas Instrucciones Tabla DE Contenidos Reglas de SeguridadDescripción DEL Equipo Reglas DE SeguridadPeligro Sección 1 Reglas de SeguridadPrecaución Sección 1 Instrucciones de SeguridadCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL MotorConozca SU Generador Características y MandosPlaca de Características Aceite Llena la Tapa Agrega aceite al motor aquíMontaje MontajePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja Fije el AsaAntes DE Darle Arranque AL Motor Sección 3 MontajeAgregar Aceite al Motor Agregue CombustibleUSO DEL Generador OperaciónTierra del Sistema Ubicación del GeneradorOperando EL Generador Sección 4 OperaciónEncienda el Motor Procedimiento de Arranque en PuenteParado Del Motor Conexion De Cargas ElectricasCarga de la Bateria No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorCargador de Batería Operación Durante UN Clima FríoFigura 28 Refugio Frío Permanente del Tiempo Receptáculos Precaución Juego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL GeneradorTomacorrientes de 12 Voltios DC Volt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos DoblesCapacidad No Sobrecargue EL GeneradorControl de la Energía EjemploEspecificaciones MantenimientoRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorMantenimiento del Generador Para Limpiar el Generador Sección 5 MantenimientoMantenimiento de la Batería Placa de CaracterísticasAlmacenamiento Almacenamiento & Diagnosticos de AveríasDiagnositicos DE Averías Equipo Para Uso Del Consumidor Para Uso Comercial Efectiva desde el 1 ro de NoviembreGarantía Limitada Acerca de la seguridad de su equipo