Briggs & Stratton 30237 Operation, Operating the Generator, Jump Start Procedure, Grounding

Section 4: Operation

OPERATING THE GENERATOR

Jump Start Procedure

If generator’s starting battery fails, use following instructions to jump start generator.You can jump start generator using any 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.

Starting the Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow start instruction steps in numerical order:

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before starting the generator.

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during operation.

2.Follow start instructions given in engine owner’s manual and turn start switch on generator to “Start” position (Figure 5).To prolong life of starter components, DO NOT hold starter switch in “Start” position for more than 15 seconds, and pause for 1 minute.

Figure 5 — Starter Switch

WARNING

Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).

Severe burns can occur on contact.

Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, ect. can catch fire.

•DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.

•Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

•Reflective exhaust heat may damage fuel tank causing fire.

•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

1.Unscrew fuse holder and remove generator’s 10 Amp in-line fuse (Figure 6).Verify fuse is good or replace with a known good fuse. Reinstall fuse in fuse holder.

Figure 6 — In-Line Fuse

2.Slide red rubber boot off generator’s battery terminal and push it onto red wire, thus uncovering POSITIVE battery terminal.

3.Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect RED jumper cable clamp to generator’s POSITIVE battery terminal (Figure 7).

Figure 7 — Jumper Cable Connections

Grounding

Fastener

4.Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the starting battery’s POSITIVE battery terminal.

5.Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the starting battery’s NEGATIVE battery terminal.

6.Connect the other BLACK jumper cable clamp to the GROUNDING FASTENER on the generator, as shown in Figure 7.

7.Start the generator as described in “Starting the Engine” and remove jumper cables in reverse order of connections.

8.Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator’s POSITIVE battery terminal.

If you have any questions, please call the Generator Helpline at 1-888-611-6708,M-F8-5 CT.

IMPORTANT: When jump starting, always wear proper eye protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both batteries before connecting booster cables. DO NOT jump start a damaged battery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.

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