Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton PowerBOSS 030249 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this Operator'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.
Alternator may vary
slightly in appearance
from that shown here
Oil Fill
Circuit
Breakers (AC)
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical, lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
5500W Portable Generator
Fuel Tank
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Grounding
Fastener
Spark Arrester
Muffler
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push-to-reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5l).
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
Oil Fill — Add engine oil here.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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PowerBOSS™
Rocker Switch
Choke Lever
Recoil Starter
Air Cleaner