Briggs & Stratton 01894-1 manual Cold Weather Operation, How to Use the Battery Charger

OPERATION

2.If battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed and are tight.

3.If necessary, clean battery terminals.

4.Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words “12-VOLTS D.C.”

5.Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 8).

Figure 8 — Battery Connections

6.Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to negative (–)battery terminal (Figure 8).

7.Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.

8.When battery has charged, shut down engine

NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

How to Use the Battery Charger

Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a dry location, such as inside a garage.

1.Plug charger into unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, which is located on starter switch panel (Figure 9). Plug battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.

Figure 9 — Battery Charger Jack

2.Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when generator is being started and while in operation.

3.Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time.

IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 16 for additional information.

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 (synthetic preferred, see engine operator’s manual).

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

5.Maintain generator following “Maintenance Schedule” in engine operator’s manual.

6.Shelter unit from elements.

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