Assembly - Briggs & Stratton 196382GS Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please contact your nearest Briggs & Stratton
dealer or service center.
Unpacking the 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. Remove generator from shipping carton.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Refer to engine operator's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
• Refer to engine operator's manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow
this instruction will void warranty.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer
to engine operator's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The alternator assembly rotates on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
3500 Watt Portable Generator
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM
(Engine Modifications).
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 87 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank
space for fuel expansion (Figure 1).
Figure 1 - Fuel Expansion
4. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
Tank
Fuel