Briggs & Stratton 30208 owner manual Table of Contents, Equipment Description, Safety Rules

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3500W Portable Generator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

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

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

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

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

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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 © 2005 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 () 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.

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

Electrocution

Electrical Shock

ExplosionFire

Toxic Fumes

Kickback

Hot Surface

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Contents 030208 3500W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Operating Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator When Testing for Engine SparkKnow Your Generator Carton Contents AssemblyInstall Wheel KIT Remove Generator From CartonBefore Starting Engine When Adding FuelInstall fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel Add Engine OilSystem Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator LocationStarting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Do not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload GeneratorStopping the Engine ReceptaclesCold Weather Operation 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking ReceptacleRemove shelter when temperatures are above 40F 4C Permanent Cold Weather ShelterCapacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator ExampleEngine Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage Other Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction3500W Portable Generator Consumer Use Years Years or YearReglas DE Seguridad Conserve Estas Instrucciones Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo AdvertenciaCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Tomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amp Conozca SU GeneradorTapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad dePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja MontajeInstale el Juego de Ruedas Contenido de la CajaAgregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Coloque la generador sobre una superficie niveladaUbicación del Generador USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioConexion De Cargas Electricas Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorParado Del Motor Receptáculos PrecauciónOperación Durante UN Clima Frío Voltios AC, 20 Amperios, Receptáculos DoblesFigura 15 Refugio Frío Permanente del Tiempo Control de la Energía No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad EjemploMantenimiento del Motor EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenando el Motor AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Generador Otras Sugerencias Para el AlmacenandoProblemo Accion Causa Diagnositicos DE AveríasGarantía Limitada
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