Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton Elite 09801-9 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.
Electric Start Button
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Ignition Switch
Idle Control Switch
12 Volt DC
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Locking Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with battery
charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.
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 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle — 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 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 120 Volt AC, 30 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.
240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle — May be used to supply
electrical power for the operation of 240 Volt AC, 50 Amp, single
phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Oil Fill Cap
Grounding
Fastener
KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Recoil Starter
Data Tag
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided with a
"push to reset" circuit breaker 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.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of eight (8) U.S. gallons.
Electric Start Switch — Press to start the engine.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a qualified
electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction.
Idle Control Switch — The idle control runs the engine at
normal (high) speeds when there is a load present and runs the
engine at idle (low) speeds when a load is not present.
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.
Ignition Switch — Must be in "On" (–) position to start engine.
Set to "Off" (o) to stop a running engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise
and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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Fuel Tank
Choke Lever
Air Cleaner
Spark Arrester Muffler
240 Volt AC, 50 Amp
Receptacle