Briggs & Stratton 30208 Before Starting Engine, Add Engine Oil, Add Fuel, When Adding Fuel

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3500W Portable Generator

6.Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install other wheel on remaining axle stud the same way.

7.Attach support leg using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 20mm cap screws and lock nuts.

8.Center lifting handle on generator end of cradle. Attach handle using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 45mm capscrews and hex nuts.

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.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

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

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

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

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

•Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

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

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

	AirSpace	Tank
	AirSpace		Fuel
	1.5”		Fuel
	1.5”
4.	Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

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Contents 030208 3500W Safety Rules Table of ContentsEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Operating EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Remove Generator From Carton AssemblyInstall Wheel KIT Carton ContentsAdd Engine Oil When Adding FuelInstall fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel Before Starting EngineGenerator Location Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundDo not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Starting the Engine120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking Receptacle ReceptaclesCold Weather Operation Stopping the EnginePermanent Cold Weather Shelter Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40F 4CExample Power ManagementDont Overload Generator CapacityGenerator Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceGenerator Storage StorageEngine Storage Other Storage Tips Problem Cause Correction Troubleshooting3500W Portable Generator Year Consumer Use Years Years orAdvertencia Conserve Estas Instrucciones Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo Reglas DE SeguridadCuando Transporte O Repare EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Opere EL EquipoCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador PrecauciónCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad de Conozca SU GeneradorTapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Tomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 AmpContenido de la Caja MontajeInstale el Juego de Ruedas Para Retirar El Generador De La CajaColoque la generador sobre una superficie nivelada Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Agregue CombustibleConexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un Edificio USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Ubicación del GeneradorNo Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor Conexion De Cargas ElectricasVoltios AC, 20 Amperios, Receptáculos Dobles Receptáculos PrecauciónOperación Durante UN Clima Frío Parado Del MotorFigura 15 Refugio Frío Permanente del Tiempo Ejemplo No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad Control de la EnergíaMantenimiento del Generador EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorOtras Sugerencias Para el Almacenando AlmacenamientoAlmacenando el Generador Almacenando el MotorDiagnositicos DE Averías Problemo Accion CausaGarantía Limitada