Briggs & Stratton 30204 owner manual Assembly, Before Starting the Engine

ASSEMBLY

5,250 Watt Portable Generator

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel.

If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at

1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag available.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on

gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

Remove Generator From Carton

1.Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.

2.Remove everything from carton except generator.

3.Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.

Carton Contents

Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator helpline at 1–800–743–4115.

•The generator

•Generator and engine owner’s manuals

•30 Amp extension cord

•Engine oil

•Three packets of fuel stabilizer

•Wheel kit

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

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 fill information.

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

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 1).

Figure 1 - Fuel Expansion

	AirSpace	Tank
			Fuel
	1.5”
4.	Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

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

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