Before Starting the Engine, Add Fuel | Briggs & Stratton 30230

ASSEMBLY	5600W Portable Generator	PowerBOSS™

6.Repeat step 4 and 5 to secure second wheel.

7.Tip generator so that engine side is down.

8.Attach support leg with M8 x 20 mm capscrews and M8 lock nuts.

9.Center the handle bracket on generator frame at support leg end of cradle, as shown.

10.Attach handle using two long (M8 x 45mm) cap screws and two locking (M8) hex nuts.Tighten with a 13mm socket and wrench.

11.Return generator to normal operating position (resting on wheels and support leg).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

• 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 operator’s manual for oil fill information.

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

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

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

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

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.

•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.

•Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before starting engine.

•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 87 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 at least 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion (Figure 2).

4.Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.