Briggs & Stratton PRO4000 manual Stopping the Engine, Operating Automatic Idle Control

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.Move idle control switch to “Off” position.

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

4.Push engine rocker switch to stop position (O).

WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.

•DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position ( ).

5.Move fuel valve to “Off” position.

Operating Automatic Idle Control

This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy. When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at its normal high governed engine speed when electrical loads are connected. When electrical loads are removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed.

With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal high engine speed. Always have the switch off when starting and stopping the engine.

Oil Pressure Shutdown

If engine oil pressure drops below a preset level, an oil switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.

If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:

1.DO NOT try to restart the engine.

2.Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.

3.DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.

If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:

1.Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.

2.Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil pressure condition may still exist. DO NOT try to restart the engine.

3.Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.

4.DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.

Charging a Battery

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.

•DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.

•DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.

WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive

hydrogen gas during recharging.

Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time after battery has been charged.

Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion. You can be blinded or severely injured.

Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic.

Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns.

•DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a battery.

•Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.

To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:

1.Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery cells. DO NOT use tap water.

2.If battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they are installed and are tight.

3.If necessary, clean battery terminals.

WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

4.Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel receptacle identified by the words “12V 10A D.C.”

5.Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to the positive (+) battery terminal.

6.Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle to the negative (–)battery terminal.

7.Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.

8.When battery has charged, shut down engine.

NOTICE Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer’s instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.

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