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Owner’s Manual
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Before using this product, read this
manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
CAUTION
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 196978GS
Revision 0 (04/22/2005)
030212 (2.5 kW)
030213 (2.8 kW)
SAFETY RULES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
Read this manual carefully and become
familiar with your generator. Know its
applications, its limitations and any
hazards involved.
These generators are engine–driven, revolving field,
alternating current (AC) generators. Each was designed
to supply electrical power for operating compatible
electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.The
generator’s revolving field is driven at about 3,000 rpm by
a single-cylinder engine.
CAUTION! DO NOT exceed the generator’s
wattage/amperage capacity. See “Don’t Overload
Generator”.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the
product and this document at any time without prior
notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is
warranted for standards set by the Environmental
Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the
engine owner’s manual.
SAFETY RULES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING),a pictorial and/or a
safety message to alert you to hazards. 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, might result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol,
indicates a situation that could result in equipment
damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the
risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects,or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Fire
Explosion
Toxic Fumes
Hot Surface
Electrical Shock
Electrocution
Electrical Shock
Kickback
Copyright © 2005 Briggs & Stratton Power Products
Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material
may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any
means without the express written permission of Briggs
& Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
SAFETY RULES
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• This generator must not be used on marine applications.
• Using this generator in marine applications could result in
bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
• When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
• Use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp
or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel
work.
• 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.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot,or while hands or feet are wet.
• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
or service generator.
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
WARNING
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.
• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or
enclosure, including the generator compartment of a
recreational vehicle (RV).
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
WARNING
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING PETROL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill or drain petrol tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for petrol expansion.
• Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames,pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
• Ensure spark plug, muffler, petrol cap and air cleaner are in
place.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If petrol spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
petrol to spill.
• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or
marine applications.
WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING
EQUIPMENT
• Transport/repair with petrol tank EMPTY or with petrol
shutoff valve OFF.
• Disconnect spark plug wire.
WHEN STORING PETROL OR EQUIPMENT WITH
PETROL IN TANK
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes
dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite petrol vapors.
Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
SAFETY RULES
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• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of
injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
CAUTION
• See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
• 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.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
CAUTION
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• 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 off and disconnect
them from generator.
• Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
CAUTION
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.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WARNING
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• The generator must be at least 2m (5 ft) from structures
having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials.
• Keep at least 1m (3 ft) of clearance on all sides of
generator for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
65°C (150°F).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, ect. can catch fire.
WARNING
• 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.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR - MODEL 030212
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.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air
Circuit Breaker — Receptacle is protected against
electrical overload with circuit breaker.
Petrol Tank — Capacity of 3.8l (1 U.S. gallon).
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local
agency having jurisdiction.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with oil
here.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power
for the operation of various electrical, lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine.
Rocker Switch — Set switch to “On” prior to using
recoil starter. Set switch to “Off” to switch off generator.
Petrol Tank
Air
Cleaner
Rocker
Switch
Receptacle
Circuit Breaker
Choke Lever
Recoil Starter
Grounding Fastener
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
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