Briggs & Stratton 30205 manual Operating The Generator, Starting the Engine, Operation

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.

2A. For electric starting, follow start instructions given in engine operator’s manual, insert ignition key in ignition switch on generator and turn to “Start” ( ) position (Figure 5). Release key to “Run” ( ) position when engine has started.

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

Figure 5 — Ignition Switch

NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting instructions.

2B. For manual starting, insert ignition key in ignition switch on generator and turn to “Run” ( ) position. Follow start instructions given in engine operator’s manual.

IMPORTANT: When manually starting engine, initial starting attempt may require multiple pulls.

WARNING

Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go.

Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.

•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

•NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

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.

9