Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Portable Generator manual Features and Controls, Items Not Shown

Features and Controls

Read this Operator’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.

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A - 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.

B - Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex receptacles are provided with "push to reset" circuit breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload.

C - Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — The 120/240 Volt AC, 30A locking receptacle is provided with a double pole circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload. This switch also controls all receptacles.

D - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

E - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

F - Data Tag — Provides model, revision, and serial number

of generator. Please have these readily available when calling for assistance.

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

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

J - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

K - Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5 L).

Items Not Shown:

Battery Float Charger Jack — Use battery float charger to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use.

Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code of engine. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Engine Rocker Switch — Set this switch to run position (I) before using recoil starter. Set switch to stop position (O) to stop engine.

Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine. Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with oil here. Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

Start Switch — Push and hold in “Start” position for a maximum of 15 seconds during each start attempt, until engine starts.

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