Briggs & Stratton 030255, 030249 manual Know Your Generator

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FEATURES	5500W Portable Generator	PowerBOSS™

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

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.

Alternator may vary slightly in appearance from that shown here

Rocker Switch

	Grounding	Choke Lever
Oil Fill	Grounding	Recoil Starter
Oil Fill	Fastener
	Fastener
Circuit	120/240 Volt AC,	Spark Arrester Air Cleaner
Breakers (AC)	30 Amp Receptacle	Muffler

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacle

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — 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.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

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

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push-to-reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5l). Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

Oil Fill — Add engine oil here.

Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine. Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

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Contents Model / Modelo 030249 5500W Equipment Description Table of ContentsSafety Rules When Starting Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Operating Equipment When Transporting or Repairing EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Carton Contents AssemblyInstall Wheel Kit Unpacking the GeneratorBefore Starting the Engine When Adding FuelAdd Engine Oil Add FuelConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Using the GeneratorSystem Ground Generator LocationStarting the Engine Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Receptacles Generator Adapter Cord SETStopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleDont Overload Generator Power ManagementCapacity ExampleGeneral Maintenance Recommendations SpecificationsEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceGenerator Storage StorageEngine Storage Other Storage TipsProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Warranty PeriodTabla DE Contenidos Conserve Estas InstruccionesDescripción DEL Equipo Reglas DE SeguridadCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor PrecauciónCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador Tomacorriente con Dispositivo de Seguridad de Conozca SU GeneradorDesembalaje del Generador MontajeContenido De La Caja Instale el Juego de RuedasAgregar Aceite al Motor Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregue Combustible Cuando Añada CombustibleTierra del Sistema USO DEL GeneradorConexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un Edificio Ubicación del GeneradorEncienda el Motor Operando EL GeneradorConexion De Cargas Electricas No Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue GeneradorReceptáculos Precaución Juego DE Cables DEL Adaptador DEL GeneradorParado Del Motor 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadCapacidad No Sobrecargue GeneradorControl de la Energía EjemploRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento EspecificacionesMantenimiento del Motor Mantenimiento del GeneradorAlmacenamiento Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenando el Generador Almacenando el MotorGarantía Limitada Período DE Garantía