Briggs & Stratton 01894-1 manual Operating Generator, Starting the Engine, Jump Start Procedure

OPERATION

OPERATING THE

GENERATOR

Starting the Engine

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before starting the generator.

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Follow start instruction steps in numerical order:

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during operation.

2.Follow start instructions given in engine operator’s manual and turn start switch on generator to “Start” position (Figure 5).

Figure 5 — Starter Switch

To prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT hold starter switch in “Start” position for more than 15 seconds, and pause for 1 minute.

NOTE: If engine starts but fails to run, or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. See engine operator’s manual.

WARNING

Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).

Severe burns can occur on contact.

Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

•DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

•Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and Public Property require equipment powered by an internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.

Jump Start Procedure

If the generator’s starting battery fails, use the following instructions to jump start your generator.You can jump start the generator using any 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.

1.Unscrew the fuse holder and remove the generator’s 10 Amp in-line fuse (Figure 6).Verify the fuse is good or replace with a known good fuse. Reinstall fuse in the fuse holder.

Figure 6 — In-Line Fuse

2.Slide the red rubber boot off the generator’s battery terminal and push it onto the red wire, thus uncovering the POSITIVE battery terminal.

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