Knowyour Generator - Briggs & Stratton BSP5500L Owner's Manual

KNOWYOUR GENERATOR
Read this owner's manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrationswith your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locationsof various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
Recoil Starter Rocker Switch
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Oil Fill
FuelTank
Air Cleaner
120Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Circuit 120/240 Volt AC,
Breakers (AC) 30 Amp
Receptacle
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles -- May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical, lighting,
appliance,toot 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 -- Uses a dry type filter element to limit the
amount of dirt and dust sucked into the engine.
Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine.
SparkArrester Muffler
Grounding Fastener
Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Pushto reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
FuelTank -- Capacity of seven (7) U.S.galtons.
Grounding Fastener -- Pleaseconsult a qualified
electrician, electrical inspector, o r the 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
enginenoise and is equippedwith a spark arrester screen.