Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Portable Generator Connecting Electrical Loads, Oil Pressure Shutdown

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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 and/or 240 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.

Oil Pressure Shutdown

If engine oil pressure drops below a preset level, an oil switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.

If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:

1.DO NOT try to restart the engine.

2.Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.

3.DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.

If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:

1.Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.

2.Restart engine. If the engine stops again a low oil pressure condition may still exist. DO NOT try to restart the engine.

3.Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.

4.DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.

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 stop position (O).

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.

Cold Weather Operation

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to perform the following:

1.Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.

2.Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).

3.Use SAE 5W-30 oil.

4.Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of operation.

5.Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in Maintenance section.

6.Shelter unit from elements.

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8000 Watt Portable Generator specifications

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