Briggs and Stratton 030741 User Manual

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Outdoor Portable Generator

Operator’s Manual

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Equipment Description

Table of Contents

Equipment Description.........................2

Features and Controls .........................5

Operation....................................7

Maintenance ................................12

Storage ....................................15

FCC Compliance Statement ...................15

Troubleshooting/Specifications .................16

Warranty ...................................18

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Symbols and Meanings

Signal Meaning

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

Symbol Name Explanation

Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related.

Safety Alert Symbol

Operator’s Manual

Toxic Fumes

Fire

Electric Shock

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Failure to follow warnings, instructions and operator’s manual could result in death or serious injury.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in minutes. You cannot smell it or see it.

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury.

Engine exhaust could cause fire resulting in death or serious injury.

Generator could cause electrical shock resulting in death or serious injury.

WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals including gasoline engine exhaust,

which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and carbon monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your outdoor generator. Know its applications,

its limitations, and any hazards involved. Save

these instructions for future reference. The outdoor generator is an engine-driven, revolving

field, alternating current (AC) generator equipped with a voltage regulator. The generator is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The voltage regulator within the generator is designed to automatically maintain output voltage level.

The portable generator can be used to power outdoor items using extension cords or to restore home power using a transfer switch. A transfer switch is a separate device installed by a licensed electrician that allows the portable generator to be cord connected, using the locking receptacle, directly into your home’s electrical system. Install a listed transfer switch as soon as possible if generator will be used to provide home power restoration.

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.

NOTICE If you have questions about intended use, contact an authorized service dealer. This equipment is designed to

be used with Briggs & Stratton® authorized parts only.

System Ground

The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame).

Special Requirements

There may be Federal or State regulations, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction.

This generator is not intended to be used at a construction site or similar activity as defined by NFPA 70-2017 (NEC) section 590.6.

Hot Surface

Muffler could cause burns or resulting in serious injury.

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Equipment Description

To Restore Power Using Extension Cords

120V

OUTLET

1. Only use grounded cords marked for outdoor use rated for your loads.

To provide power using

Total

Amperage

Up to 13A

Up to 15A

Up to 20A

extension cords

Minimum Guage, Outdoor Rated

Up to 50 FT (15 M) Up to 100 FT (30 M)

To Restore Home Power Using a Listed Transfer Switch

Connections to your home’s electrical system must use a listed* transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician. The connection must isolate the generator power from the utility power and comply with all applicable laws and electrical codes. Power your home with a 30 Amp transfer switch system.

120/240V Outlet

Typical Indoor Items

—

Transfer Switch

Up to 30A

2. Follow cord safety instructions.

3. Install carbon monoxide alarm(s).

4. When operating generator with extension cords, make sure it is located in an open, outdoor area, at least 20 ft. (6.1 m.) from occupied spaces with exhaust pointed away.

5. Extension cords running directly into home, powering indoor items IS NOT RECOMMENDED.

DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in

minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.

• Extension cords running directly into the home

increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning through openings.

• If an extension cord running directly into the home is

used to power indoor items, the operator recognizes that this increases the risk of CO poisoning to people inside the home and assumes that risk.

6. Install a listed* transfer switch as soon as possible

if generator will be used to provide home power restoration.

* Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory that the product complies to appropriate product safety test standards.

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Equipment Description

Choke Control

Engine Identification Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Oil Drain Plug

Grounding Fastener

Fuel Cap

Fuel Valve Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust

Recoil Starter Air Cleaner

Identification Label

Air Cleaner — Filters engine intake air. Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine. Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code of

engine. Fuel Cap — Add unleaded fuel here. Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine. Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having

jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.

Identification Label — Provides model and serial number of generator.

Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add engine oil here. Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually. Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust — Exhaust muffler lowers

engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

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Features and Controls

Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and product warnings.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp

CO Guard™ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown Indicator Light

Locking Receptacle

202997

Start Switch

Hour Meter

Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker

Low Oil Shutdown

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles — Used to supply 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz power for electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — Used to supply 120 / 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz power for electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A GFCI duplex receptacles are provided with “push to reset” 20 Amp circuit breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload. CO Guard™ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown Indicator Light — Indicates the engine shutdown due to carbon monoxide accumulation around the generator or a CO Guard system fault occurred.

Circuit Breakers

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacles

Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours your generator has run (up to 9,999.9). Low Oil Shutdown — This unit is equipped with a low oil protection device. Oil must be at proper level for engine to run. If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick. Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The 30 Amp locking receptacle is provided with a 2 pole rocker switch circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload. Start Switch — Turn key to START position to start engine.

Turn key to OFF position to switch off engine.

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Features and Controls

Exhaust/muffler

Point away from home

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Operation

Step 1: Safe Location

Before starting the portable generator there are two equally important safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide poisoning and fire that must be addressed.

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The engine exhaust of all fossil fuel burning equipment, such as a portable generator, contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.

By law it is required in many states to have a carbon monoxide alarm in operating condition in your home. A carbon monoxide alarm is an electronic device that detects hazardous levels of carbon monoxide. When there is a buildup of carbon monoxide, the alarm will alert the occupants by flashing visual indicator light and alarm. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm(s)

Install carbon monoxide alarm inside your home. Without working carbon monoxide alarms, you will not realize you are getting sick and dying from carbon monoxide poisoning.

DANGER! Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that will kill you in

minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas.

• Operate portable generator only outdoors, at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) from occupied spaces with exhaust pointed away to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide accumulating.

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• Do not run portable generator inside homes, garages,

basements, crawlspaces, sheds, or other partiallyenclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can

quickly build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.

If you start to feel sick, dizzy, weak, or your homes carbon monoxide alarm sounds while using this product, get to fresh air right away. Call emergency services. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

• Use outdoors at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) from any home.

• Point exhaust away from all homes and occupied spaces.

• Install CO alarms inside your home.

20 ft. (6.1 m) min.

To better educate yourself about all carbon monoxide risks,

go to www.takeyourgeneratoroutside.com.

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Operation

Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire

WARNING!

combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.

• Portable generator must be at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) from any structure, overhang, trees, shrubs, or vegetation over 12 in. (30.5 cm) in height.

Exhaust heat/gases could ignite

• Do not place portable generator under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow. Smoke alarm(s) must be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/recommendations.

• Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke.

• Do not place portable generator in manner other than shown.

5 ft. (1.5 m)

min.

5 ft. (1.5 m)

min.

MUFFLER

20 ft. (6.1 m) min.

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Step 2: Oil and Fuel

The generator engine is shipped from the factory filled with 10W30 oil. This allows for generator operation in a wide range of temperature and climate conditions. For checking/ adding or changing oil see Maintenance.

Fuel must meet these requirements:

•

Clean, fresh, unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane.

• Gasoline with an ethanol content up to 10% is acceptable.

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NOTICE Do not mix oil in fuel or modify engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels could damage engine and will not be covered under warranty.

See High Altitude for 5,000 ft. and above.

• Do not refuel during operation.

• Do not smoke during refueling.

• Turn engine off and let it cool at least 2 minutes before

removing fuel cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors. Keep fuel away from sparks, open

flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources. Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

1. Slowly remove fuel cap to relieve pressure in tank.

2. Slowly add unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not

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WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely

flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury.

to fill above lip. This allows adequate space for fuel expansion.

See an authorized Briggs & Stratton dealer for high altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 ft. (762 m) with the high altitude kit is not recommended.

Transporting

When transporting equipment with a vehicle or trailer, turn fuel shutoff valve to off (0) position. Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which causes fuel to spill.

Step 3: Generator Start Up

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions:

1. Make sure unit is outdoors on a level surface. NOTICE Failure to operate the unit on a level surface may

cause the unit to shut down.

2. Turn the fuel valve to the on (I) position.

Fuel Valve

3. Pull choke control out to close choke (

4. Turn and hold key in start switch to START position until generator starts. DO NOT hold key in START position for more than 5 seconds. Pause for at least 30 seconds between starting attempts.

3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.

High Altitude

At altitudes over 5,000 ft. (1524 m), a minimum 85 octane fuel is acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is required. Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and increased emissions.

Start Switch

NOTICE If battery is discharged, turn key in start switch to RUN position, grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine.

5. Open choke gradually as engine warms up by pushing in on choke handle.

NOTICE If engine starts but fails to run, see Low Oil Shutdown in Features and Controls.

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Step 4: Connecting Electrical Loads

Using Extension Cords

Use only grounded extension cords marked for outdoor use rated for your loads. Follow cord safety instructions.

WARNING! Damaged or overloaded extension cords could overheat, arc, and burn resulting in death or serious injury.

NOTICE For best results when plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles, plug items to be powered in sequence as shown.

NOTICE For generator output required see Generator Capacity. Connect electrical loads in off position then turn

on for operation.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, GFCI Duplex Receptacles

Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single-phase, 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 Watts (2.4 kW) at 20 Amps of current.

WARNING! Generator voltage could cause

electrical shock or burn resulting in death or

serious injury. Contact with the hot and neutral conductor at the same time could cause electrical shock or burn, even if the circuit is GFCI protected.

Testing the GFCI

While generator is running, test each GFCI receptacle prior to use, as follows:

• Push the “Test” button. The “Reset” button should pop out, which should allow no power to reach the receptacle.

• Press the “Reset” button firmly until it is fully in place and locks in that position. If the GFCI receptacle does not reset properly, do not use the receptacle. Call or take your generator to a local Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealer.

• If the GFCI trips by itself at any time, reset and test the receptacle.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps. The

generator’s locking receptacle is not protected by a GFCI.

4-Wire Cord Set

240V

120V

W (Neutral)

X (Hot)

Ground (Green)

Ground Fault Protection

The duplex receptacles are equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be caused if your body becomes a path which electricity travels to reach ground.

When protected by a GFCI, one may still feel a shock, but the GFCI is intended to cut current off quickly enough so that a person in normal health should not suffer any serious electrical injury.

Y (Hot)

NEMA L14-30

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 7,200 Watts of power (7.2kW) at 30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at 30 Amps each.

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Generator Capacity

To make sure your generator can supply enough running watts and starting watts for the items you will power at the same time, follow these simple steps:

1. Select the items you will power at the same time. See following list for typical wattages.

Tool or Appliance

Light Bulb - 75 Watt 75 Sump Pump - 1/3 HP 1140 2850

Refrigerator/Freezer 550 1350 Water Well Pump - 1/3 HP 575 1440 Window AC - 10,000 BTU 1000 2100 Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP 800 2350 Microwave Oven - 1000 Watt 1000 Plasma Television - 50” 500 -

Laptop 250 Garage Door Opener - 1/2 HP 300 500

* Typical wattages listed are approximate only. Check tool

or appliance for actual wattage.

** Per Briggs & Stratton 628K, Starting Watts represents

the momentary electrical current the generator can provide to start electric motors. Starting Watts does not represent the power required to continuously run electrical loads. Starting Watts is the maximum current that can momentarily be supplied when starting a motor, multiplied by the generator’s rated voltage.

2. Total the running watts. This is the amount of power your generator must produce to keep your items running. See following example:

Example

Tool or Appliance Running Watts Starting Watts

Window AC - 10000 BTU Refrigerator/Freezer 550 1350

Plasma Television 500 — Light (75 Watts) 75 —

Running Watts

Total running watts = 2125 Highest starting watts = 2100 Total generator watts required = 4225

3. Estimate the starting watts you will need. Because not all motors start at the same time, total starting wattage can be estimated by adding only the item with the highest additional starting watts requirements to the total running watts from step 2.

Running

Watts*

1000 2100

2125 Total

Starting

Watts**

2100 Highest

Starting Watts

Power Management

To manage generator power, sequentially add loads as follows:

1. With nothing connected to generator, start the engine outdoors.

2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have.

3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly).

4. Plug in and turn on the next load.

5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load.

Never add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity.

CO Guard

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown System

CO Guard automatically shuts down the engine when harmful levels of carbon monoxide accumulate around the generator or a CO Guard fault occurs. After shutdown, the CO Guard indicator light will blink for at least five minutes per the chart below.

CO Guard DOES NOT replace carbon monoxide alarms. Install battery-powered carbon monoxide alarm(s) in your home. Don’t run generator in enclosed areas.

Color/Pattern Description

Red

•• ••

Blue

• • •

Blue light will blink for five seconds at the startup of generator to

show CO Guard functioning properly.

Carbon monoxide accumulated around generator. Move generator to an open, outdoor area 20 ft. (6.1 m) from occupied spaces with exhaust pointed away. Automatic shutoff is an indication generator was improperly located.

CO Guard fault occured See Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealer.

Step 5: Generator Shutdown

1. Turn off and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. Never stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on.

2. Let engine run at no-load for one minute to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.

3. Turn key in start switch to 0FF position.

4. Move fuel valve to off (0) position.

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