Troubleshooting; Specifications - Briggs & Stratton P3000 Manual

Troubleshooting

Problem
Engine is running, but no
AC output is available.
Engine runs well at no-load
but "bogs down" when
loads are connected.
Engine will not start; starts
and runs rough or shuts
down when running.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
Product Specifications
Starting Watts* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
Running Watts** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,600
Load Current:
at 230 Volts AC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11.3 Amps
at 12 Volts DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Amps
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Hertz
Phase. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single Phase
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 cc (10.44 cu. in.)
Spark Plug Gap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.6-0.7 mm (0.023-0.027 in.)
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 L (1.5 U.S. gallon)
Oil Capacity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.6 L (20 Ounces)
Common Service Parts
Foam Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705473
Breather Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705475
Resistor Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NGK BPR6ES
Engine Oil Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100005E or 100007E
Synthetic Oil Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100007W
Fuel Stabilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 992380 or 992381
For a full list of parts and diagrams, please visit BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.
* This generator is rated in accordance with Briggs & Stratton 628K. Starting Watts represents the momentary electrical current the
generator can provide to start electric motors. Starting Watts does not represent the power required to continuously run electrical
loads. Starting Watts is the maximum current that can momentarily be supplied when starting a motor, multiplied by the generator's
rated voltage.
** Generator per EN ISO 8528-13:2016, Reciprocating internal combustion engine driven generating sets-Part 13:Safety.
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Cause
1. Red overload alarm light is on.
Generator is overloaded.
2. Green output indicator light not on.
Fault in generator.
3. Poor connection or defective cord set.
4. Connected device is bad.
1. Generator is overloaded.
1. Engine switch set to OFF (0) position.
2. Low oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Flooded with fuel.
Correction
1. Remove loads from generator.
Press RESET button on control
panel.
2. Contact authorized dealer.
3. Check and repair.
4. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
1. Remove loads from generator.
1. Set switch to ON (I) position.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
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