Briggs & Stratton 30239 Receptacles, Cold Weather Operation, Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle

2000W Generator

6.Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to battery post or terminal indicated by Negative, NEG, or (–) (Figure 8).

7.Start generator. Let the engine run while battery recharges.

8.When battery has charged, shut down engine (see “Stopping The Engine”)

NOTE: Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

Figure 10 — 12 Volt DC Accessory Jack

These receptacles can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery. See “Charging a Battery” (page 10) before attempting to recharge a battery.

RECEPTACLES

CAUTION

Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity.

•NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.

•DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle

The duplex receptacle is protected against overload by a

15 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads (Figure 9).

Figure 9 — 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Duplex Receptacle

12 Volt DC Accessory Jack

These receptacles allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cable provided. Camping-style air pumps, lanterns, fans, or other 12 Volt devices having a cigarette lighter-type plug may also be powered by these outlets (Figure 10).

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with the generator’s 120 Volt electrical receptacles.

Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them. Such cords should be rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 15 Amps (or greater) for most electrical devices. Some devices, however, may not require this type of extension cord. Check the owner’s manuals of those devices for their recommendations.

Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and possible overheating of wires.

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 page 7).

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

5.Maintain the generator following the “Maintenance Schedule” on page 15.

6.Shelter unit from elements.

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