Briggs & Stratton 030694-00, 030696-00 Operator's Manual

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Outdoor Portable Generator

Operator’s Manual

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Manual No. 80020094 Revision C

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Equipment Description

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Maintenance ................................11

Storage ....................................14

Troubleshooting/Specifications .................15

Warranty ...................................16

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
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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
could 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.

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar

with your outdoor generator. Know its applications,
its limitations, and any hazards involved. Save
these original 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 produces power that can be used for
outdoor items using the extension cords provided or for first
time temporary home power restoration. Before your next home
power outage, install a manual 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
receptacle, directly into your home’s electrical system. Extension
cords connected to the portable generator’s control panel are
not intended to be a long term solution when connected to items
inside your home.

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 Power Products 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 generator neutral is floating,
which means that the AC stator winding is isolated from
the grounding fastener and the AC receptacle ground pins.
Electrical devices, such as RCD, requiring a grounded
neutral may not operate properly from this generator.
Earthing of the generator is not required.

Special Requirements

There may be 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.

Hot Surface

Muffler could cause burns or
resulting in serious injury.

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Fuel Cap

Spark Arrester Muffler
Grounding Fastener
Engine Identification
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Oil Drain Plug

Equipment Description

Identification Label

Fuel Valve
Choke Lever

Recoil Starter

Air Cleaner

Air Cleaner — Filters engine intake air.

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Engine Identification — Provides model, type and serial number 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 muffler lowers engine noise and
is equipped with a spark arrester screen.

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Equipment Description

To Temporarily Restore Power Using
Extension Cords

230V
OUTLET

When using extension cords or mobile distribution
networks, the total length of cords for a cross section of

1.5mm2 should not exceed 60 m, for a cross section of

2.5mm2 this should not exceed 100 m.

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

2. Follow cord safety instructions.

3. Extension cords running directly into the home
increase your risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
through openings. Install carbon monoxide alarm(s).

4. Before your next home power outage, install a manual
transfer switch.

To Restore Home Power Using a Transfer
Switch

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

230V
Outlet

Typical Indoor Items

—

Transfer
Switch

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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.

Engine Switch

Main Breaker

230 Volt AC, 15 Amp

Low Oil
Shutdown

230 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle — Used to supply 230
Volt AC, single phase, 50 Hz power for electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.

Engine Switch — Set this switch to ON (I) before starting
engine. Set switch to OFF (0) to shut off engine.

Receptacles

Muffler

Point away from home

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.

Main Breaker — The receptacles are provided with a
rocker switch main circuit breaker to protect the generator
against electrical overload.

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