OPERATION

Connecting Electrical Loads

Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.

Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.

DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles.

DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.

DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.

DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

CAUTION

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.

Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation.

Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1.Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.

2.Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.

3.Move on/off switch to “Off” position.

WARNING

Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.

DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to “Choke” position.

GENERATOR ADAPTER CORD SET

The generator is equipped with a 25’ generator adapter cord set designed for a 240 Volt, 30 Amp grounded neutral circuit (Figure 7).

Figure 7 — Generator Adapter Cord Set

The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or both black wire outlets is 30 Amps.

NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any extension cord or device to the generator.

4.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

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Briggs & Stratton 30325 manual Generator Adapter Cord SET, Connecting Electrical Loads, Stopping the Engine