Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator manual Features and Controls

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Features and Controls

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

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A - Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.

B - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.

C - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

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

E - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

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

G - Oil Fill Cap — Check and add engine oil here. H - Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

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

K - Identification Label — Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.

L - Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The receptacles are provided with a rocker switch circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload.

M - 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.

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

P - 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.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Engine Where to Find UsGenerator Date PurchasedTable of Contents Safety alert symbol is used with a signal word Operator SafetySafety Rules Hazard Symbols and MeaningsGenerator produces hazardous voltage Certain components in this product and relatedEngine exhaust from this product contains Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could resultContact with muffler area can result in serious burns When Testing for Engine SparkUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Install the wheel kit as follows AssemblyInstall Wheel Kit Unpack GeneratorAdd Fuel When Adding FuelVerify Engine Oil Level Fuel must meet these requirementsGenerator Location Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemSystem Ground Special RequirementsFeatures and Controls Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May beGenerator Adapter Cord Set Cord Sets and ReceptaclesNema L14-30 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleOperation Starting the EngineStopping the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsMove fuel valve to Off position Don’t Overload Generator Select the items you will power at the same timePower Management CapacityMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Checking Oil Level Engine MaintenanceOil Oil Recommendations Adding Engine OilInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Air CleanerService Spark Plug Service Spark ArresterCarburetor Adjustment Clean and inspect the spark arrester as followsClean Cooling System Check Valve ClearanceStorage Troubleshooting Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Emissions Control System WarrantyWarranties Emission Information MaintenanceClaims and Coverage Exclusions Limited Warranty AC Load Current Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts 800Manual del Operario Motor Dónde encontrarnosGenerador Fecha de compraMontaje Resolución de problemas GarantíasSeguridad de operario Controles y característicasReglas de seguridad Seguridad de operarioDescripción del equipo Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosDeterminados componentes en este producto y los Declaradas cancerígenas, causantes deCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Máquina Generador Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL MotorInstale el juego de ruedas MontajeDesembalaje del generador Siga estos pasos para instalar el juego de ruedasEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Comprobar el nivel de aceite del motorAgregue combustible Evite el daño del generadorUbicación del generador Tierra del sistemaConexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificio Requisitos EspecialesControles y características Amperios, monofásica de 60 HzDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectoresJuego de cables del adaptador del generador Tomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 aOperando Encienda el motorEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Conexión de cargas eléctricasParada del motor Gire la válvula de combustible hasta la posición OffEjemplo No sobrecargar el generadorCapacidad Control de la energíaPlan de mantenimiento MantenimientoMantenimiento del generador Comprobación del nivel de aceite Mantenimiento del motorAceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Adición de aceite del motorServicio del bujía CarburadorServicio del depurador de aire Limpie la pantalla apagachispasComprobación de holgura de la válvula Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente maneraSistema de refrigeración de aire Ajuste del carburadorAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Responsabilidades de la garantía del propietario GarantíasGarantía del sistema de control de emisiones Operaciones de mantenimiento que se enumeran en lasInformación sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Servicio común despide Especificaciones del productoCorriente Carga de C.A

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