Briggs & Stratton P2000 Quick Setup Manual

WARNING Failure to read and follow the operator's
manual and all operating instructions could
result in death, serious injury, and/or property
damage.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive which could cause
burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage. Turn
generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Let spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine. Always allow space for fuel
expansion.
WARNING Contact with muffler area could cause
burns resulting in serious injury. DO NOT
touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Items Included:
Battery charge cables
Operator's manual
Bottle of engine oil
You Will Need:
Utility knife
Unleaded fuel
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
4. Ensure you have all included items prior to assembly. If items are
damaged or missing, call 1-800-743-4115.
Add Engine Oil
NOTICE You MUST properly fill engine with oil before attempting to
start the generator.
1. Move generator outdoors to a flat, level surface.
2. Loosen the two maintenance cover screws (A) and remove the front
side maintenance cover.
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3. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap (
4. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of provided bottle
of engine oil into oil fill opening to the point of overflowing at oil fill
cap.
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5. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
6. Replace the maintenance cover and hand tighten the two
maintenance cover screws.
Add Fuel
NOTICE DO NOT use E85 fuel.
NOTICE DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
NOTICE DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap ( ), remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded fuel to red fuel level indicator (B) in fuel tank.
Be careful not to fill above the indicator. This allows adequate space
for fuel expansion.
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3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting
engine.
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Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this document is accurate and correct. However, we reserve the right to alter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice and without incurring obligation.
*This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
Quick Setup Guide
1600 Watt* Inverter Generator
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison
gas. Breathing carbon monoxide could result
in death, serious injury, nausea or fainting.
Operate this product ONLY outdoors. DO NOT operate
this product inside any building or enclosure, even if
windows and doors are open.
WARNING Generator voltage could cause electrical
shock or burn resulting in death or serious
injury. DO NOT operate under wet conditions.
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Fuel Tank Cap Lever
1. The fuel tank cap is provided with a vent lever (C) to seal the fuel
tank. The vent lever must be in the ON or I position for the engine to
run. When the engine is not in use, leave the vent lever in the OFF or
O position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage. Allow the engine
to cool at least 2 minutes before turning the vent lever to the OFF or
O position.
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Move Generator to
Safe Operating Location
2. Place generator outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly
exhaust gas. DO NOT place generator where exhaust gas could
accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to
collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air currents should
be taken into consideration when positioning generator.
3. To reduce the risk of exhaust heat or exhaust gases igniting nearby
combustible material, keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) clearance on all
sides of generator, including overhead.
Start Generator
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start
instructions.
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a level surface will cause
the unit not to start or shut down during operation.
2. Make sure POWERSMART switch (D) is in OFF or O position.
3. Turn the engine switch (E) in ON or I position.
4. Turn fuel cap vent lever (C) to ON or I position.
5. Push choke lever (F) to CHOKE position.
NOTICE To help start the engine for the very first time, after running out
of fuel or after a long period of storage, fill fuel tank as described in Add
Fuel. It will require more than several start attempts until the air in the
fuel system has been purged.
6. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt.
Then pull rapidly to start engine.
7. If engine starts, proceed to step 9. If engine fails to start, proceed to
step 8.
8. Move choke lever to half choke position, and pull recoil handle twice. If
engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 6.
9. Slowly move choke lever to RUN position. If engine falters, move
choke lever to half choke position until engine runs smoothly, and
then to RUN position.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit shuts
down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and check
for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit is equipped with a low oil
protection device. If so, oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
Connecting Electrical Loads
WARNING Damaged or overloaded electrical cords could overheat,
arc, and burn resulting in death, serious injury, and/or
property damage. ONLY use cords rated for your loads.
Follow all safeties on electrical cords. Inspect cord sets before
each use.
1. Make sure the green output indicator light (G) comes on (it may take
up to three seconds).
2. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting.
3. Plug in and turn on the desired 240 Volt AC (H), single phase, 50 Hz
electrical loads.
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4. If you overload the generator, the red LED overload alarm light (J)
FULL
comes on and cuts power to the receptacles. The green output
OIL
indicator light will also go off. You MUST turn OFF and unplug all
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electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. Shut down the
generator and restart it to continue in normal operating mode.
NOTICE DO NOT connect 120 Volt loads to the 240 Volt receptacles.
NOTICE DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
NOTICE DO NOT connect 60 Hz loads to the generator.
NOTICE DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. Refer to Do Not
Overload Generator section of Operator's Manual.
5. This 12 volt DC receptacle (K) allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge
cable provided. This receptacle is protected by a push to reset
circuit breaker (L).
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NOTICE This receptacle can not be used to crank an engine having a
discharged battery. See operator's manual before attempting to recharge
a battery.

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. Move POWERSMART switch (D) to OFF or O position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal
temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Move engine switch (E) to the OFF or O position.
5. Allow the engine to cool at least 2 minutes then turn fuel cap vent
lever (C) to OFF or O position.
6. To prepare for storage, refer to Operator's Manual.
Have Questions?
Do not return to store. We can help.
Call Customer Service Toll-Free
or vist our web site BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM
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Exhaust Port
Pointed away
from dwelling
openings
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