Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton 30244 Operator's Manual

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
Fuel Valve
Choke Lever
Air Cleaner
Recoil Starter
Battery Float Charger Jack
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacles —
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, 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.
Battery Float Charger Jack — Use battery float
charger to keep the starting battery charged and ready for
use.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available if calling for
assistance.
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Start Switch
Oil Fill Cap
Double Pole 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Circuit Breaker
Locking Receptacle
5
Hour Meter
Grounding
Fastener
Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — A double pole
circuit breaker is provided to protect the 30A receptacle
and generator against electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) 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 to start the engine manually.
Run/Stop Switch — Set this switch to "Run" before
starting engine. Set switch to "Stop" to switch off engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Switch — Push and hold in "Start" position for a
maximum of 15 seconds during each start attempt, until
engine starts.
Circuit
Breakers (AC)
Run/Stop Switch
Spark Arrester
Muffler
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp
GFCI Duplex Receptacles
Data Tag