Briggs & Stratton 030728-00 Owner’s Manual

Outdoor Portable Generator

Operator’s Manual

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Equipment Description

Table of Contents

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

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

Operation....................................8

Maintenance ................................14

Storage ....................................17

FCC/IC Compliance Statement .................17

Troubleshooting/Specifications .................18

Warranty ...................................20

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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

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Toxic Fumes

Fire

Electric Shock

Hot Surface

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.

Muffler could cause burns resulting in 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 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 can be used to power outdoor items using the cord provided 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.

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Equipment Description

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

To Restore Power Using Extension Cords

120V

OUTLET

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.

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

Up to 30A

extension cords

Minimum Gauge, Outdoor Rated

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

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

Equipment Description

Recoil Starter

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Engine Identification Oil Drain Plug

Grounding Fastener

Fuel Cap

Fuel Valve Choke Lever

Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust Air Cleaner

Identification Label

Air Cleaner — Filters engine intake air. Choke Lever — 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 — 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.

CO Guard™ Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown Indicator Light

Display Button

Engine Switch

Low Oil Shutdown

Circuit Breakers

Main Breaker

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle

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.

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacles

Display Button — Push to scroll through LCD screens. Also push and hold for a minimum of 3 seconds to reset maintenance reminders.

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

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 — Protects the generator against electrical overload. If breaker trips it cuts power to all receptacles.

Features and Controls

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