Briggs & Stratton 30228 Before Starting the Engine, Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

ASSEMBLY 8000W Portable Generator PowerBOSS™

11.Attach handles to handle brackets on generator frame, as shown in Figure 1, with M8 x 45 mm capscrews, flat washers, nylon washers, and M8 lock nuts.

NOTE: Be sure to install the nylon washers between the handle brackets on the generator frame and the brackets on the handle assembly.

12.Loop handle pins to generator frame as shown in Figure 1. Raise handles and insert handle pins to move generator.

13.Check each fastener to ensure it is secure and the tires are inflated between 15-40 PSI.

Check Battery / Attach Negative Battery Wire

The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.

To install:

1.Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.

2.Remove nut and washer on negative battery terminal.

3.Slide negative battery cable over screw on negative terminal (Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Negative Battery Connection

Negative

Battery Cable

4.Reattach washer and nut and tighten.

5.Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

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.

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

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).

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 3).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

•Place generator on a level surface.

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

Figure 3 - Fuel Expansion

AirSpace	Tank
	Fuel
1.5”

4.Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

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