Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator manual Operation, Starting the Engine

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Operation

Starting the Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions (see Features and Controls for location of controls described below):

1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.

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

2.Turn the fuel valve to the “On” position. The fuel valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward the ground) for fuel to flow.

3. Push choke lever to “Choke” position ( ).

4. Push engine rocker switch to “On”.

5.Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine.

•If engine starts, proceed to step 7.

•If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.

WARNING

Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.

•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

•NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

6.Move choke lever to “Half” choke position, and pull recoil handle twice.

• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.

7.Slowly move choke lever to “Run” position ( ). If engine falters, move choke lever to “Half” choke position until engine runs smoothly, and then to “Run” position ( ).

IMPORTANT: If engine floods, place choke lever in “Run” position ( ) and crank until engine starts.

NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so, oil must be at proper level for engine to start.

WARNING

Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

•DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

•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.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Where to Find Us GeneratorEngine Date PurchasedTable of Contents Operator Safety Safety RulesSafety alert symbol is used with a signal word Hazard Symbols and MeaningsCertain components in this product and related Engine exhaust from this product containsGenerator produces hazardous voltage Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could resultWhen Testing for Engine Spark Contact with muffler area can result in serious burnsUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Assembly Install Wheel KitInstall the wheel kit as follows Unpack GeneratorWhen Adding Fuel Verify Engine Oil LevelAdd Fuel Fuel must meet these requirementsConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundGenerator Location Special RequirementsFeatures and Controls Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May beCord Sets and Receptacles Nema L14-30Generator Adapter Cord Set 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleOperation Starting the EngineConnecting Electrical Loads Stopping the EngineMove fuel valve to Off position Select the items you will power at the same time Power ManagementDon’t Overload Generator CapacityMaintenance Maintenance ScheduleGenerator Maintenance Engine Maintenance Oil Oil RecommendationsChecking Oil Level Adding Engine OilService Air Cleaner Service Spark PlugInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Spark ArresterClean and inspect the spark arrester as follows Clean Cooling SystemCarburetor Adjustment Check Valve ClearanceStorage Troubleshooting Emissions Control System Warranty Owner’s Warranty ResponsibilitiesWarranties Maintenance Emission InformationClaims and Coverage Exclusions Limited Warranty Product Specifications Common Service PartsAC Load Current 800Manual del Operario Dónde encontrarnos GeneradorMotor Fecha de compraResolución de problemas Garantías Seguridad de operarioMontaje Controles y característicasSeguridad de operario Descripción del equipoReglas de seguridad 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 MotorMontaje Desembalaje del generadorInstale el juego de ruedas Siga estos pasos para instalar el juego de ruedasComprobar el nivel de aceite del motor Agregue combustibleEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Evite el daño del generadorTierra del sistema Conexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificioUbicación del generador Requisitos EspecialesControles y características Amperios, monofásica de 60 HzJuegos de cordones y enchufes conectores Juego de cables del adaptador del generadorDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Tomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 aOperando Encienda el motorConexión de cargas eléctricas Parada del motorEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Gire la válvula de combustible hasta la posición OffNo sobrecargar el generador CapacidadEjemplo Control de la energíaMantenimiento Plan de mantenimientoMantenimiento del generador Mantenimiento del motor Aceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceiteComprobación del nivel de aceite Adición de aceite del motorCarburador Servicio del depurador de aireServicio del bujía Limpie la pantalla apagachispasLimpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente manera Sistema de refrigeración de aireComprobación de holgura de la válvula Ajuste del carburadorAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Garantías Garantía del sistema de control de emisionesResponsabilidades de la garantía del propietario Operaciones de mantenimiento que se enumeran en lasInformación sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Especificaciones del producto Servicio común despideCorriente Carga de C.A

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