Briggs & Stratton 30246 Know Your Generator, Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles May be

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this user’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.

Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and

adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Data Tag

Fuel Tank

Spark Arrester Muffler

Choke Lever

Air Cleaner

Recoil Starter

Rocker Switch (on engine shroud)

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be

used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May

be used to supply electrical power for the operation of

120and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Circuit

Breakers (AC)

120/240 Volt AC,

30 Amp

Receptacle

Grounding Fastener

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

Oil Fill

Data Tag — Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons.

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.

Oil Fill — Add engine oil here.

Recoil starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.

Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

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