Briggs & Stratton 30348 manual Connecting Electrical Loads, Stopping the Engine

Connecting Electrical Loads

1.Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

2.Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

NOTE:

•DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.

•DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.

•DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

•DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t Overload Generator.

NOTICE

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

•DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.

•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.

•Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.

•Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1.Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.

2.Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.

3.Push engine rocker switch to “Off” position.

WARNING

Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.

•DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position.

4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

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