Stoppingthe Engine; Operating Automatic Idle Control; Oil Pressure Shutdown; Charging A Battery - Briggs & Stratton PRO400 Operator's Manual

Stoppingthe Engine
1. Turn OFFand unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVERstart or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Move idle control switch to "Off" position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Push engine rocker switch to stop position (0).
_i, WARNING Backfire, fire or engine damagecould
occur.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to "Choke"
position ( ]",l ).
5. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only run at
its normal high governed engine speed when electrical loads
are connected. When electrical loads are removed, the
engine will run at a reduced speed.
With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal high
engine speed. Always have the switch off when starting and
stoppingthe engine.
Oil Pressure Shutdown
If engine oil pressure drops below a preset level, an oil
switch will stop the engine. Checkoil level with dipstick.
If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:
1. DO NOTtry to restart the engine.
2. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is
1.
2.
.
4.
below ADD mark on dipstick:
Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil
pressure condition may still exist. DONOT try to restart
the engine.
Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
Charging a Battery
Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
• DONOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.
• DONOT use the unit to crank an engine having a
discharged battery.
_i, WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
,- hydrogen gas during recharging.
_'_ Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a
long time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severechemical burns.
• DONOT allowanyopenflame,spark,heat,or lit cigarette
duringandfor several m inutesafter charging a battery.
• Wearprotective goggles, r ubberapron,and rubbergloves.
To recharge12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Checkfluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLYdistilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
2. If battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installed and are tight.
3. If necessary,clean battery terminals.
_i, WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identified by the words "12V IOA D.C."
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
the positive (+) battery terminal.
12 VOLT D.C.
RECEPTACLE
+
POS NEG
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to the negative(-) battery terminal.
7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine.
NOTICE Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state
of charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer
manufacturer's instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is
considered to be at 100% state of charge when specific
gravity of its fluid (as measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or
higher.
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