Briggs & Stratton 30208 owner manual Know Your Generator

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3500W Portable Generator

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

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Rocker Switch

Fuel Tank

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

Recoil Starter

Choke Lever

Air

Cleaner

Circuit Breakers

120/240 Volt AC,

20 Amp Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

Data Tag

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.

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

Fuel Tank — Capacity of four (4) U.S. gallons.

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with oil here.

Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.

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Contents 030208 3500W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Starting Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Operating Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Install Wheel KIT AssemblyCarton Contents Remove Generator From CartonInstall fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel When Adding FuelBefore Starting Engine Add Engine OilConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Using the GeneratorSystem Ground Generator LocationOperating Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsStarting the Engine Do not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload GeneratorCold Weather Operation ReceptaclesStopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking ReceptaclePermanent Cold Weather Shelter Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40F 4CDont Overload Generator Power ManagementCapacity ExampleGeneral Maintenance Recommendations SpecificationsEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage Other Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting3500W Portable Generator Year Consumer Use Years Years orDescripción DEL Equipo Conserve Estas Instrucciones Tabla DE ContenidosReglas DE Seguridad AdvertenciaCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Conozca SU GeneradorTomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amp Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad deInstale el Juego de Ruedas MontajePara Retirar El Generador De La Caja Contenido de la CajaAgregar Aceite al Motor Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregue Combustible Coloque la generador sobre una superficie niveladaTierra del Sistema USO DEL GeneradorUbicación del Generador Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioEncienda el Motor Operando EL GeneradorConexion De Cargas Electricas No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorOperación Durante UN Clima Frío Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor Voltios AC, 20 Amperios, Receptáculos DoblesFigura 15 Refugio Frío Permanente del Tiempo Capacidad No Sobrecargue GeneradorControl de la Energía EjemploRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento EspecificacionesMantenimiento del Motor Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenando el Generador AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Motor Otras Sugerencias Para el AlmacenandoDiagnositicos DE Averías Problemo Accion CausaGarantía Limitada