Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 owner manual Know Your Generator

BSPP Generator

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner’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.

Oil Fill Cap

Fuel Tank

Hour Meter

Idle Control Switch

Ignition Switch

12 Volt DC

Receptacle

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp

Duplex Receptacles

120 Volt AC, 30 Amp

Locking Receptacle

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp	Grounding
Locking Receptacle	Fastener

12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

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

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.

Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam pre–cleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust sucked into the engine.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.

Air Cleaner

Choke Lever

Data Tag

Circuit Breakers (AC) Spark Arrester Muffler

GFCI Circuit Breaker

Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.

GFCI Circuit Breaker — A GFCI circuit breaker is provided to protect against electrical ground fault and protect the generator against electrical overload.

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.

Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).

Idle Control Switch — The idle control runs the engine at normal (high) speeds when there is a load present and runs the engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.

Ignition Switch — Push to start and stop the engine.

Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.

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

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