Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Shutdown; Cold Weather Operation - Briggs & Stratton 030618 Operator's Manual

Connecting Electrical Loads

Use only high quality, well-insulated extension cables with the generator's
230 Volt AC outlets. Inspect extension cables before each use. Check that
all extension cables are suitably rated and are not damaged. Keep extension
cables as short as possible to minimize voltage drop.
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 230 Volt AC, single phase, 50 Hz
electrical loads.
WARNING Damaged or overloaded electrical cables could overheat,
arc, and burn resulting in death or serious injury.
• ONLY use suitably rated extension cables.
• Follow all safety instructions on extension cables.
• Inspect cables before each use.
NOTICE
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 60 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don't Overload
Generator.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage 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.
WARNING Generator voltage could cause 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 unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator panel
receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged
in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal
temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn on/off switch or key in start switch to off (0) position.
4. Turn fuel valve to the off position (0).
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to "Choke" position (

Low Oil Shutdown

Check oil sensor light on control panel while pulling recoil or turning key in start
switch if engine will not start. If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil
switch will stop the engine or will not allow you to start the engine. Check oil
level with dipstick.
If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:
1. DO NOT try to restart the engine.
2. Contact an authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:
1. Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
2. Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil condition may still
exist. DO NOT try to restart the engine.
3. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
4. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
Cold Weather Operation Figure
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 4°C [40°F] combined
with high humidity), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor
and/or the crankcase breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to on position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of operation.
5. Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in Maintenance
section.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
Building a Cold Weather Shelter
1. Using non combustible material with a fire rating of at least one hour,
build a shelter that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator.
Make sure muffler side of generator is exposed.
NOTICE Contact your local building material supplier for non combustible
materials with a fire rating of at least one hour.
NOTICE Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned for change in wind
direction.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown. Shelter should hold
enough heat created by the generator to prevent icing problem.
NOTICE If a wheel kit is installed on the generator, enlarge shelter
accordingly.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5. Locate generator as described in the section Generator Location. Keep
exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings.
WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes.
You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide
gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using this product, shut it off
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
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• 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 partially-enclosed 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 the
product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away
from occupied spaces.
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