Briggs & Stratton 01648-1 Know Your Generator, Features And Controls, PowerBOSS, Fuel Tank

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

FEATURES AND CONTROLS	4500W 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.

Fuel Tank

Engine Switch

Oil Fill

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp

Receptacle

Idle Control Switch

Grounding

Fastener

12 Volt DC,10 Amp

Receptacle

12 Volt DC,10 Amp Receptacle — Recharge a discharged 12 Volt automotive type battery through this receptacle.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI 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.

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.

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.

Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Recoil Starter

Fuel Valve

Air Cleaner

Choke Lever

Spark Arrester Muffler

Maintenance Minder

Circuit

Breakers (AC)

Data Tag

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI

Duplex Receptacles

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

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

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

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

Idle Control Switch — The idle control runs the engine at normal (high) speeds when there is a load present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.

Maintenance Minder — Alerts you to change the oil and service the air filter when needed.

Oil Fill — Add engine oil here.

Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

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

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Contents ADVERTENCIA Model / Modelo 01648-1 4500WBRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC Operator’s Manual Manual del OperarioSAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTSHazard Symbols and Meanings PowerBOSSBattery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic SAFETY RULESContact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns Generator produces powerful voltageSevere burns can occur on contact Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could resultUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock Excessively low speeds impose a heavy loadKNOW YOUR GENERATOR FEATURES AND CONTROLSOil Fill 120/240 Volt AC 30 Amp Receptacle Idle Control Switch Recoil Starter Fuel Valve Air Cleaner Choke LeverInstall Wheel Kit ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY Unpacking the GeneratorAdd Fuel BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINEAdd Engine Oil Connecting to a Building’s Electrical System USING THE GENERATORSystem Ground Generator LocationOPERATING THE Connecting Electrical LoadsGENERATOR Starting the EngineOperating Automatic Idle Control Charging a BatteryStopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle RECEPTACLES120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles 12 Volt DC, 10 Amp ReceptacleGenerator produces hazardous voltage/current Ground Fault ProtectionTesting the GFCI Creating a Permanent Cold Weather Shelter COLD WEATHER OPERATIONCreating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter Capacity Power ManagementDONT OVERLOAD GENERATOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS SPECIFICATIONSEngine Maintenance Maintenance MinderSTORAGE Generator CleaningGenerator Storage Other Storage TipsTROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTINGProblem Cause4500W Portable Generator Consumer Use BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WI, USA2 years Commercial UseTABLA DE CONTENIDOS CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONESDESCRIPCIÓN DEL EQUIPO REGLAS DE SEGURIDADREGLAS DE SEGURIDAD PELIGROUna pequeña chispa puede encender el hidrógeno y causar una explosión Usted puede quedar ciego o sufrir heridas muy gravesComo resultado, podrían producirse fracturas, contusiones o esguinces PRECAUCIÓNQuemaduras severas pueden ocurrir al hacer contacto CUANDO AJUSTE O HAGA REPARACIONES A SU GENERADORCARACTERÍSTICAS Y CONTROLES POWERBOSSCONOZCA SU GENERADOR MONTAJE MONTAJEDesembalaje del Generador Instale el Juego de RuedasAgregar Aceite al Motor ANTES DE DARLE ARRANQUE AL MOTORAgregue Combustible CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLEOPERACIÓN USO DEL GENERADORTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioEncienda el Motor OPERANDO EL GENERADORConexion De Cargas Electricas Figura 15 - Válvulas de CombustibleFuncionamiento del Control Automatico de Marcha en Vacio Parado Del MotorCarga de la Bateria NO SOBRECARGUE EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad RECEPTÁCULOS PRECAUCIÓN120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Receptáculos Dobles Tomacorrientes de 12 Voltios DCEl generador produce niveles de tensión/corriente peligrosos Protección Contra Fallos de Conexión a TierraComprobación del GFCI Creación de una Clima Frío Estructura de Protección Provisional OPERACIÓN DURANTE UN CLIMA FRÍOCreación de una Clima Frío Estructura de Protección Permanente Figura 21 - Clima Frío Estructura de ProtecciónCapacidad NO SOBRECARGUE GENERADORControl de la Energía EjemploRECOMENDACIONES GENERALES DE MANTENIMIENTO ESPECIFICACIONESMANTENIMIENTO Mantenimiento del MotorALMACENAMIENTO ALMACENAMIENTOPara Limpiar el Generador Almacenando el GeneradorDIAGNOSITICOS DE AVERÍAS DIAGNOSITICOS DE AVERÍASEl motor está funcionando pero no existe salida de AC disponsibleBRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WI, EE.UUUso del consumidor Uso comercial