Portable Generator

ELECTRIC START

Your unit may be equipped with electric start capability but can be started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start feature, you do not need to install the battery. If your unit does not have electric start, ignore this section.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil and Fuel

• Place generator on a level surface.

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.

To install:

1.Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.

2.Remove nut and washer on negative battery terminal.

3.Slide negative battery cable over screw on negative terminal (Figure 3).

Figure 3 — Negative Battery Connection

 

Nut

 

Washer

Negative

 

battery

Screw

cable

 

Positive battery cable

4.Reattach washer and nut and tighten.

5.Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

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 manual for oil and fuel fill information.

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

Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil and fuel recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’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.

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Briggs & Stratton 01654, 01653, 01892, 01893 Electric Start, Before Starting the Engine, Add Engine Oil and Fuel

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