Briggs & Stratton 030209-1 Before Starting the Engine, Add Engine Oil, Add Fuel, When Adding Fuel

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5500W Portable Generator

CAUTION

E-rings can cause eye injury.

E-rings can spring back and become airborne when installing or removing.

• Always wear eye protection when installing/removing e-rings.

6.Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Attach support leg using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 20mm cap screws and lock nuts.

9.Center lifting handle on cradle. Attach handle using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with 45mm capscrews and hex nuts.

10.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels and support leg).

11.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

CAUTION

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.

•Refer to engine operator’s manual for oil fill information.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

•Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine operator’s manual for recommendations.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

 

AirSpace

Tank

 

 

 

Fuel

 

1.5”

 

 

 

 

4.

Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

 

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Contents 030209-1 5500W Safety Rules Table of ContentsEquipment Description When Transporting or Repairing Equipment When Adding or Draining FuelWhen Starting Equipment When Operating EquipmentWhen Testing for Engine Spark When Adjusting or Making Repairs to Your GeneratorKnow Your Generator Refer to and install the wheel kit as follows AssemblyCarton Contents Install Wheel KitAdd Fuel When Adding FuelBefore Starting the Engine Add Engine OilGenerator Location Using the GeneratorConnecting to a Building’s Electrical System System GroundDo not Overload the GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator Connecting Electrical LoadsOperating Generator Starting the EngineVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles ReceptaclesStopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking ReceptacleExample Power ManagementDont Overload Generator CapacityGenerator Maintenance SpecificationsGeneral Maintenance Recommendations Engine MaintenanceOther Storage Tips StorageGenerator Storage Engine StorageProblem Cause Correction TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Advertencia Tabla DE ContenidosDescripción DEL Equipo Reglas DE SeguridadCuando Transporte O Repare EL Equipo Cuando Añada Combustible O Vacíe EL DepósitoCuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL Equipo Cuando Opere EL EquipoCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Generador PrecauciónCuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL Motor Tapa del Depósito del Aceite Llene el motor con aceite Conozca SU GeneradorContenido de la Caja MontajeDesembalaje del Generador Instale el Juego de RuedasCuando Añada Combustible Antes DE Darle Arranque AL MotorAgregue Combustible Agregar Aceite al MotorUbicación del Generador USO DEL GeneradorTierra del Sistema Conexión al Sistema Eléctrico de un EdificioNo Sobrecargue EL GENERADOR.Vea No Sobrecargue Generador Operando EL GeneradorEncienda el Motor Conexion De Cargas ElectricasVolt AC, 20 Amp, Receptáculos Dobles Receptáculos PrecauciónParado Del Motor 120/240 Voltios AC, 30 Amp, Receptáculo de SeguridadEjemplo No Sobrecargue GeneradorCapacidad Control de la EnergíaPara Limpiar el Generador EspecificacionesRecomendaciones Generales DE Mantenimiento Mantenimiento del MotorAlmacenando el Motor Diagnositicos DE AveríasAlmacenamiento Almacenando el GeneradorGarantía Limitada
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