Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton 30246 User Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this user'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.
Spark Arrester Muffler
Choke Lever
Air Cleaner
Recoil Starter
Rocker Switch
(on engine shroud)
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — 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.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers are
provided to protect the generator against electrical overload.
Data Tag
Fuel Tank
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Oil Fill
Data Tag — Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available when calling
for assistance.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
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.
5
Circuit
Breakers (AC)
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp
Receptacle
Grounding Fastener