Briggs & Stratton 30228 owner manual Cold Weather Operation, Permanent Cold Weather Shelter

OPERATION 8000W Portable Generator PowerBOSS™

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 manual).

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

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

6.Shelter unit from elements.

In an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a temporary shelter:

7.Cut off all carton flaps.

8.Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler side of unit as shown in Figure 11.

Figure 11 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.

(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around generator including overhead, for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

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.

Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.

•DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

•The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.

•Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

•Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].

9.Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.

10.Start unit, then place carton over it.

IMPORTANT: Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].

For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.

7.Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 11.

IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft.

(152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm) all around generator including overhead, for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.

8.Face exposed end away from wind and elements.

9.Structure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent icing problem.

10.Start and run engine outdoors.

11.Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

WARNING

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

•DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).

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