Starting The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 30244 Operator's Manual

OPERATING THE
GENERATOR

Starting the Engine

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger
before starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn fuel valve to "On" position (Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Fuel Shut-off Valve
3. Set run/stop switch to "Run" position (Figure 5).
Figure 5 — Run/Stop Switch
4. Place choke lever in "Full" choke position (Figure 6).
Figure 6 — Choke Lever
OPERATION
5A. For electric starting, push and hold the start switch
in start position (Figure 7) until generator starts.To
prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT hold
start switch in start position for more than
15 seconds, and pause for at least 1 minute between
starting atempts.
Figure 7 — Start Switch
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt.Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could
result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move choke lever to "Half" choke position, and pull
recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. 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.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls, but fails to run for
more than 10 seconds, check for proper oil level in
crankcase.This unit is equipped with a Low Oil Pressure
Shutdown System. See "Low Oil Pressure Shutdown
System".
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