Briggs & Stratton 30244 operating instructions Operating Generator, Starting the Engine

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. Use the following start instructions:

1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during operation.

2.Turn fuel valve to “On” position (Figure 4).

Figure 4 — Fuel Shut-off Valve

3.Set run/stop switch to “Run” position (Figure 5).

Figure 5 — Run/Stop Switch

4.Place choke lever in “Full” choke position (Figure 6).

Figure 6 — Choke Lever

5A. For electric starting, push and hold the start switch in start position (Figure 7) until generator starts.To prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT hold start switch in start position for more than

15 seconds, and pause for at least 1 minute between starting atempts.

Figure 7 — Start Switch

•If engine starts, proceed to step 7.

•If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.

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

5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine.

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.

•If engine starts, proceed to step 7.

•If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.

6.Move choke lever to “Half” choke position, and pull recoil handle twice.

•If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.

7.Slowly move choke lever to “Run” position. If engine falters, move choke lever to “Half” choke position until engine runs smoothly, and then to “Run” position.

NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls, but fails to run for more than 10 seconds, check for proper oil level in crankcase.This unit is equipped with a Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System. See “Low Oil Pressure Shutdown System”.

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