This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association)
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 80012591 Revision B
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton® generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your
condence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this
manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generators
and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for supplying electrical power for operating
compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads, and is not intended for any other purpose. It is
important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this
equipment. Save these instructions for future reference.
This generator requires nal assembly before use. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for
instructions on nal assembly procedures. Follow the instructions completely.
Where to Find Us
You never have to look far to nd Briggs & Stratton support and service for your generator. Consult your Yellow
Pages. There are over 30,000 Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who provide quality service.
You can also contact Briggs & Stratton Customer Service by phone at 1800 356 632, or on the Internet at
www.briggsandstratton.com.au.
Safe operation of the portable generator requires the completion of the following tasks:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm
Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm(s) in working order.
Smoke Alarm
Smoke alarm(s) in working order.
Generator Location
Generator placed in a Carbon Monoxide (CO) safe zone. See Generator Location to reduce the Risk of
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Generator placed in a re safe zone. See Generator Location to reduce the Risk of Fire.
Generator located on at and level surface.
Oil and Fuel
Engine has proper oil level. See Add Engine Oil.
Fuel tank lled at or below red fuel level indicator. See Add Fuel.
Inspect fuel lines, tank, cap and ttings each time before using generator. DO NOT use if fuel leak or damage
is found.
Electrical
Electrical cords are rated for intended loads. See Cord Sets and Receptacles.
Electrical cords do not run through doorways, windows, holes in ceilings, walls or oors.
Inspect electrical cords thoroughly before each use. DO NOT use if damaged.
All labeled electrical cord safeties are understood and being followed.
Operation
Start engine. See Starting the Engine.
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Operator Safety
Safety Labels
The generator safety labels shown below and on the next page are placed on your portable generator to draw
attention to potential safety hazards.
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Equipment Description
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your generator. Know its
applications, its limitations and any hazards
involved.
The generator is an engine–driven, revolving eld,
alternating and direct current (AC & DC) generator. It
was designed to supply electrical power for operating
compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and
motor loads. The generator’s revolving eld is driven
at about 4,500 rpm (with POWERSMART mode switch
o) by a single-cylinder engine.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Toxic Fumes
Fire
Kickback
Explosion
Electrical Shock
Operator’s Manual
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
capacity can damage generator and/or electrical
devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/ amperage
capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation
section.
Every eort 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.
Important Safety Information
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every
possible circumstance that might involve a hazard.
The warnings in this manual, and the tags and decals
axed to the unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive.
If you use a procedure, work method or operating
technique that the manufacturer does not specically
recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it is safe
for you and others. You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that
you choose does not render the generator unsafe.
Moving Parts
Carbon
Monoxide Alarm
On
Choke
Explosive PressureChemical Burn
The safety alert symbol indicates a potential
personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol
to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness.
A safety symbol may be used to represent the type of
hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE address practices not related to personal
injury.
Flying Objects
Floating
Neutral
O
RunSucation
Hot Surface
Ground Terminal
Fuel
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WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a poisonous gas that could 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 this product ONLY outside far away from
windows, doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon
monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• 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 this product 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 o.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the
engine exhaust away from occupied spaces.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You
may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING Storage batteries give o explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for
a long time after battery has been
charged. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen
causing explosion resulting in death or serious
injury.
Battery electrolyte uid contains acid and is
extremely caustic. Contact with battery uid could
cause chemical burns resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT allow any open ame, spark, heat, or lit
cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber
gloves.
• DO NOT continue to charge a battery that becomes hot
or is fully charged.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
ammable and explosive which
could cause burns, re or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2
minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to
relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overll tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muer, fuel cap, and air cleaner are
in place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building,
carport, porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or
enclosure.
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to
CHOKE
WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shuto valve OFF (0).
• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN
TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers, or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they could ignite fuel vapors.
() position.
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WARNING
electrical shock or burn resulting in death or
serious injury.
• DO NOT connect generator to a building’s electrical
system.
• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet
are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualied persons or children to operate
or service generator.
WARNING Exhaust heat / gases could ignite
Contact with muer area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer,
or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Generator voltage could cause
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a re, resulting in
death or serious injury.
re or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds
could result in minor injury.
Excessively low operating speeds impose a heavy
load.
• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts
to increase engine speed. Generator supplies correct
rated frequency and voltage when running at governed
speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
NOTICE
capacity could damage generator and/or electrical
devices connected to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/ amperage
capacity. See Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation
section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
NOTICE
damage it and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact local service center.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them o and
disconnect them from generator.
• Shut o generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits ames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage
Improper treatment of generator could
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts
could entangle hands, hair, clothing, or
accessories resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate generator without protective housing or
covers.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
could be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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Assembly
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the assembly of
your generator, please call the generator helpline
at 1800 356 632. If calling for assistance, please
have the model, revision, and serial number from the
identication label available. See Generator Features
and Controls for identication label location.
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, at surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
The generator is supplied with:
• Battery charge cables
• Operator’s manual
• Engine oil bottle
• Tool kit
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Loosen the two maintenance cover screws and
remove the side maintenance cover.
NOTICE
damage it and shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This
could result in an engine failure.
5. Replace oil ll cap and fully tighten.
6. Replace the maintenance cover and hand tighten
Improper treatment of generator could
the two maintenance cover screws.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For
high altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is
acceptable.
NOTICE Use of unapproved fuels could damage
generator and voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E15 and E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline or modify engine to run on
alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a
fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is
not the same. If you experience starting or performance
problems after using fuel, switch to a dierent fuel
provider or change brands. This engine is certied to
operate on gasoline. The emission control system for this
engine is EM (Engine Modications).
3. Clean area around oil ll and remove yellow oil ll
cap.
4. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil ll opening to the point
of overowing at oil ll cap.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
ammable and explosive which could
cause burns, re or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overll tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open ames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and ttings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel ll cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded fuel to red fuel level indicator
(A) in fuel tank. Be careful not to ll above the
indicator. This allows adequate space for fuel
expansion.
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