Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton 030252, 030297 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

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.
Fuel Tank
Hour Meter
Double Pole
Circuit Breaker
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Locking Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp
GFCI Duplex Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle —
May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 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.
Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available if calling for
assistance.
Spark Arrester Muffler
Data Tag
Grounding
Fastener
Fuel Valve
Choke Lever
Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — A double pole
circuit breaker is provided to protect all receptacles and
generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of four and a half (4.5) U.S. gallons.
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.
Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours
your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
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.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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Oil Fill Cap
Rocker Switch
Recoil Starter
Air Cleaner