Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator manual Connecting Electrical Loads, Stopping the Engine

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Connecting Electrical Loads

1.Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

2.Ensure circuit breaker on control panel is in “On” position.

3.Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

IMPORTANT: When plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles, plug items to be powered in sequence as shown below.

1

3

2

4

NOTE:

•DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.

•DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.

•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator.

NOTICE

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

•DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.

•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.

•Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.

•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1.Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.

2.Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.

3.Push engine rocker switch to “Off” position.

WARNING

Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.

•DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position ( ).

4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Generator Where to Find UsEngine Date PurchasedTable of Contents Safety Rules Operator SafetySafety alert symbol is used with a signal word Hazard Symbols and MeaningsEngine exhaust from this product contains Certain components in this product and relatedGenerator produces hazardous voltage 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 Wheel Kit AssemblyInstall the wheel kit as follows Unpack GeneratorVerify Engine Oil Level When Adding FuelAdd Fuel Fuel must meet these requirementsSystem Ground Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemGenerator Location Special RequirementsVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be Features and ControlsNema L14-30 Cord Sets and ReceptaclesGenerator Adapter Cord Set 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleStarting the Engine OperationStopping the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsMove fuel valve to Off position Power Management Select the items you will power at the same timeDon’t Overload Generator CapacityMaintenance Schedule MaintenanceGenerator Maintenance Oil Oil Recommendations Engine MaintenanceChecking Oil Level Adding Engine OilService Spark Plug Service Air CleanerInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Spark ArresterClean Cooling System Clean and inspect the spark arrester as followsCarburetor Adjustment Check Valve ClearanceStorage Troubleshooting Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities Emissions Control System WarrantyWarranties Emission Information MaintenanceClaims and Coverage Exclusions Limited Warranty Common Service Parts Product SpecificationsAC Load Current 800Manual del Operario Generador Dónde encontrarnosMotor Fecha de compraSeguridad de operario Resolución de problemas GarantíasMontaje Controles y característicasDescripción del equipo Seguridad de operarioReglas de seguridad Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosDeclaradas cancerígenas, causantes de Determinados componentes en este producto y losCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Cuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Máquina GeneradorDesembalaje del generador MontajeInstale el juego de ruedas Siga estos pasos para instalar el juego de ruedasAgregue combustible Comprobar el nivel de aceite del motorEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Evite el daño del generadorConexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificio Tierra del sistemaUbicación del generador Requisitos EspecialesAmperios, monofásica de 60 Hz Controles y característicasJuego de cables del adaptador del generador Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectoresDispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 a Tomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 aEncienda el motor OperandoParada del motor Conexión de cargas eléctricasEl motor podría petardear, incendiarse o dañarse Gire la válvula de combustible hasta la posición OffCapacidad No sobrecargar el generadorEjemplo Control de la energíaPlan de mantenimiento MantenimientoMantenimiento del generador Aceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Mantenimiento del motorComprobación del nivel de aceite Adición de aceite del motorServicio del depurador de aire CarburadorServicio del bujía Limpie la pantalla apagachispasSistema de refrigeración de aire Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente maneraComprobación de holgura de la válvula Ajuste del carburadorAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Garantía del sistema de control de emisiones GarantíasResponsabilidades de la garantía del propietario 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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