Briggs & Stratton 030209-1 operating instructions Know Your Generator

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5500W Portable Generator

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Rocker Switch

Fuel Tank

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

Recoil Starter

Choke Lever

Air

Cleaner

Circuit Breakers

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

Data Tag

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, 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

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.

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

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

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

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with 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.

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Contents 030209-1 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 Refer to and install the wheel kit as followsBefore Starting the Engine When Adding FuelAdd Engine Oil Add FuelConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System Using the GeneratorSystem Ground Generator LocationOperating Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsStarting the Engine Do not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload GeneratorStopping the Engine Receptacles120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesDont Overload Generator Power ManagementCapacity ExampleGeneral Maintenance Recommendations SpecificationsEngine Maintenance Generator MaintenanceGenerator Storage StorageEngine Storage Other Storage TipsProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Descripción DEL Equipo Tabla DE ContenidosReglas DE Seguridad AdvertenciaCuando 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 Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Conozca SU GeneradorDesembalaje del Generador MontajeInstale el Juego de Ruedas Contenido de la CajaAgregue Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregar Aceite al Motor 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 GeneradorParado Del Motor Receptáculos Precaución120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de Seguridad Volt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos DoblesCapacidad No Sobrecargue GeneradorControl de la Energía EjemploRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento EspecificacionesMantenimiento del Motor Para Limpiar el GeneradorAlmacenamiento Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenando el Generador Almacenando el MotorGarantía Limitada