Briggs & Stratton 030210-2 Battery Charger, Cold Weather Operation, 8000W Portable Generator

8000W Portable Generator

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 the starter switch (Figure 8). Plug battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.

Figure 8 — Battery Charger Jack

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

3.Keep this 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 the battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time.

IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 15 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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