Briggs & Stratton 40248 Equipment Description, When adjusting or making repairs to your generator

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock.

When adjusting or making repairs to your generator:

•Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

When testing for engine spark:

•Use approved spark plug tester.

•DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

CAUTION

Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator.

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

•FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. DO NOT use this generator for anything other than its intended purpose.

•DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.

•DO NOT modify generator in any way.

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.

CAUTION

Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.

•Use generator only for intended uses.

•If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Briggs and Stratton.

•Operate generator only on level surfaces.

•Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation.

•The access door and roof must be installed whenever the unit is running.

•DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

•DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed.

•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

•DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts. This may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc..

•If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator.

•Shut off generator if:

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames; -unit vibrates excessively.

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.

The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator’s revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single- cylinder engine. The generator is operated on liquefied propane (LP) gas. It can operate on natural gas (NG) fuel only after conversion by a licensed professional gaseous fuel technician.

This generator incorporates GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet protection and has its neutral bonded to grounding fastener to comply to OSHA inspections on job sites.

DANGER

GFCI will not function if neutral bond removed

•DO NOT remove the neutral bond.

•Removing the neutral bond could result in death, bodily injury and/or property damage.

This generator will not function when connected to a

2 pole transfer switch since its service disconnect also has a neutral bonded to ground. When both the generator and the home or building’s service disconnect contains a neutral bonded to ground, the generator’s GFCI will open and no outlets will function.

A switching neutral transfer switch MUST be used if the generator is connected to a building’s electrical system.

This product is intended for residential use as an all- weather temporary source of electric power. It is capable of supplying power to loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems. This product does not qualify for emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC). DO NOT use this generator for anything other than it’s intended purpose.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the generator and this documentation at any time without prior notice.

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