Briggs & Stratton 30230 manual Table of Contents, Equipment Description, Safety Rules

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PowerBOSS™

5600W Portable Generator

SAFETY RULES

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

EQUIPMENT

DESCRIPTION

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.

The generators are an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.The generator’s revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single- cylinder engine.

CAUTION! DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice.

The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the engine operator’s manual.

SAFETY RULES

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

The safety alert symbol () is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Operator’s Manual

Electrical Shock

Explosion

Fire

 

Flying Objects

Toxic Fumes

Kickback

Hot Surface

Copyright © 2006 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

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Contents Model / Modelo 030230 5600W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Operating Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your Generator When Testing for Engine SparkKnow Your Generator Install Wheel Kit AssemblyCarton Contents Unpack the GeneratorAdd Engine Oil When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add FuelSystem Ground Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Generator LocationStarting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Do not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle ReceptaclesStopping the Engine Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesCapacity Power ManagementDont Overload Generator ExampleEngine Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Generator MaintenanceEngine Storage StorageGenerator Storage Other Storage TipsTroubleshooting Problem Cause CorrectionLimited Warranty Descripción DEL Equipo Conserve Estas InstruccionesTabla DE Contenidos Reglas DE SeguridadCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Conozca SU Generador Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceiteContenido de la Caja MontajeDesembalaje del Generador Instale el Juego de RuedasAgregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor Cuando Añada CombustibleUbicación del Generador USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioConexion De Cargas Electricas Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor Volt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos DoblesControl de la Energía No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad EjemploMantenimiento del Motor EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Para Limpiar el GeneradorAlmacenando el Generador Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenamiento Almacenando el MotorUso del consumidor Uso comercial