Briggs & Stratton P2000 Maintenance

Maintenance

Emissions Control

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions

Maintenance Schedulecontrol devices and systems may be performed by any

Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs

non-road engine repair establishment or individual.

first. More frequent service is required when operating in

However, to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service,

adverse conditions noted below.

Every 8 Hours or Daily

the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer.

See the Emissions Warranty.

					Generator Maintenance
	•	Clean debris			Generator Maintenance
	•	Clean debris			Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean

	•	Check engine oil level
	•	Check engine oil level			and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
					and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry
	First 10 Hours				environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust,
					dirt, moisture, or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in
	•	Change engine oil
	•	Change engine oil			the generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,
					the generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves,
	Every 50 Hours or 3 Months				or any other foreign material.
					NOTICE DO NOT use water or other liquids to clean
	•	Service engine air cleaner and breather filter1			NOTICE DO NOT use water or other liquids to clean
	•	Service engine air cleaner and breather filter1			generator. Liquids can enter engine fuel system, causing
	Every 100 Hours or 6 Months				poor performance and/or failure to occur. In addition, if
					liquid enters generator through cooling air slots, some of the
	•	Clean fuel strainer
	•	Clean fuel strainer			liquid will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and

• NEVER operate generator without protectiveReproductionhousing or covers to
	•	Change engine oil1			stator winding insulation. Liquid and dirt buildup on the
				for
	•	Service spark plug			gene ator internal wi		di gs will eventually decrease the
					insulation resistance		f these wi dings.
	•	Inspect muffler and spark arrester			Cleaning
	Every 250 Hours or Yearly				Daily or before use, look around and underneath the
	•	Check valve clearance	Not		generator for signs of oil or fuel leaks. Clean accumulated
1		Service more often under dirty or dusty conditions.			debris from inside and outside the generator. Keep the
					linkage, spring and other engine controls clean. Keep the
General Recommendations					area aro	nd and behind the muffler free from any
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and					combustible debris. Inspect cooling air slots and openings
Regular maintenance will improve the performance and					n generator. These openings must be kept clean and
extend the life of the generator. See any authorized dealer f					n generator. These openings must be kept clean and
					un bstructed.
service.					un bstructed.
service.					Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
The generator’s warranty does not cover items that have					Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of
The generator’s warranty does not cover items that have					overheating and ignition of accumulated debris:
been subjected to operator abuse or neglig nce. To r c ive					overheating and ignition of accumulated debris:
been subjected to operator abuse or neglig nce. To r c ive					• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the					• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
generator as instructed in this manual.					NOTICE	Improper treatment of generator could damage it
					NOTICE	Improper treatment of generator could damage it
	NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it				and shorten its life.
	and shorten its life.				• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or
					corrosive vapors.
	assure proper cooling.				• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your generator.

All service and adjustments should be made at least once each season. Follow the requirements in the Maintenance Schedule chart above.

NOTICE Once a year you should clean or replace the spark plug and replace the air filter. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper fuel-air mixture and help your engine run better and last longer.

•Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.

•Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.

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