Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Portable Generator manual Changing Engine Oil, Service Air Cleaner

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Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.

•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

3.Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.

4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.

5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil cap/dipstick.

6.Slowly pour recommended oil (about 32.5 oz.) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.

7.Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.

8.Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.

9.Wipe up any spilled oil.

Service Air Cleaner

Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.

Clean or replace the foam pre-filter every 25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean or replace the paper air filter every 100 hours of operation or yearly, whichever comes first. Clean or replace more often if operating under dusty or dirty conditions.

To service the air cleaner, follow these steps:

1.

Loosen screws (A) and remove air cleaner cover (B).

 

D

E

 

 

 

C

 

 

B

 

A

 

2.

Carefully remove foam pre-filter (C) and paper filter (D).

3.Wipe clean inside of base (E) and cover thoroughly.

4.To clean or replace the foam pre-filter, wash pre-filter in a solution of household detergent and warm water, then rinse thoroughly. Squeeze dry in a clean cloth.

5.Saturate foam pre-filter in clean engine oil and squeeze in a clean, absorbent cloth to remove all excess oil. DO NOT twist.

IMPORTANT: The engine will smoke during initial start-up if too much oil is left in the pre-filter.

6.Clean paper filter by tapping it gently on a solid surface. If the paper filter is too dirty, replace it with a new one. Dispose of the old filter properly.

7.Insert the foam pre-filter into the air cleaner cover, then the paper filter.

8.Assemble air cleaner cover onto base and tighten screws.

Service Spark Plug

Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better.

1.Clean area around spark plug.

2.Remove and inspect spark plug.

3.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see Specifications).

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Contents Operator’s Manual Where to Find Us GeneratorEngine Date PurchasedTable of Contents Operator Safety Safety RulesSafety alert symbol is used with a signal word Hazard Symbols and MeaningsEngine exhaust from this product contains Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could resultUnintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock When Testing for Engine SparkContact with muffler area can result in serious burns Assembly Install Wheel KitInstall the wheel kit as follows Unpack GeneratorAdd Engine Oil Add FuelReplace oil fill cap and fully tighten Fuel must meet these requirementsAttach Negative Battery Cable Connecting to a Building’s Electrical SystemTo install System GroundGenerator Location Clearances and Air MovementFeatures and Controls Used to supply electrical power for the operationVolt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be Items Not ShownCord Sets and Receptacles Nema L14-30120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ReceptaclesBattery Float Charger Operation Starting the EngineConnecting Electrical Loads Oil Pressure ShutdownStopping the Engine Cold Weather OperationCreating a Permanent Shelter Creating a Temporary ShelterAn emergency, use the original shipping carton Don’t Overload Generator Wattage Reference GuideGenerator Maintenance MaintenanceMaintenance Schedule Oil Battery MaintenanceEngine Maintenance Service Air Cleaner To service the air cleaner, follow these stepsWipe clean inside of base E and cover thoroughly Service Spark PlugInstall spark plug and tighten firmly Service Spark ArresterCarburetor Adjustment Air Cooling SystemStorage Troubleshooting Warranties Emissions Control System WarrantyOwner’s Warranty Responsibilities Claims and Coverage Exclusions MaintenanceEmission Information Limited Warranty Page 800 Product SpecificationsCommon Service Parts Manual del Operario Dónde encontrarnos GeneradorMotor Fecha de compraResolución de problemas Garantías Seguridad de operarioMontaje Controles y característicasSeguridad de operario Descripción del equipoReglas de seguridad Símbolos de peligro y sus significadosCuando Anada Combustible O Vacíe EL Depósito Cuando Ponga EN Funcionamiento EL EquipoCuando Opere EL Equipo Cuando Transporte O Repare EL EquipoCuando Ajuste O Haga Reparaciones a SU Máquina Generador Cuando Pruebe LA Bujía DEL MotorInstale el juego de ruedas MontajeDesembalaje del generador Agregar aceite al motor Agregue combustibleEl combustible debe reunir los siguientes requisitos Gran altitudConecte el cable negativo de la batería Tierra del sistemaConexión al sistema eléctrico de un edificio Para instalarUbicación del generador Espacio libre alrededor del generadorControles y características Amperios, monofásica de 60 HzJuegos de cordones y enchufes conectores Dispositivo de seguridad de 120/240 V, 30 aTomas eléctricas dobles de 120 V CA y 20 a Amps o mayoresCargador de flotación de la batería Operando Encienda el motorConexión de cargas eléctricas Parada por falta de presión de aceiteParada del motor Operación durante un clima fríoCreación de una estructura de protección provisional Creación de una estructura de protección permanenteNo sobrecargar el generador CapacidadEjemplo Control de la energíaMantenimiento del generador MantenimientoPlan de mantenimiento Mantenimiento de la batería Mantenimiento del motorAceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Comprobación del Nivel de AceiteCambio de aceite del motor Asegúrese de que la unidad esté en una superficie planaServicio del depurador de aire Servicio del bujíaLimpie la Pantalla Apagachispas Limpie e inspeccione el apagachispas de la siguiente maneraSistema de refrigeración de aire Comprobación de holgura de la válvulaAlmacenamiento Resolución de problemas Problemo Causa AccionResponsabilidades de la garantía del propietario GarantíasGarantía del sistema de control de emisiones Información sobre emisiones Garantía Limitada Page Especificaciones del producto Servicio común despide

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