Cold Weather Operation - Briggs & Stratton 30470 Operator's Manual

Cold Weather Operation

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F
[4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in
Maintenance section.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
1. For temporary shelter, the original shipping carton can
be used.
2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to
expose muffler side of unit. If required, tape up other
sides of carton to fit over generator as shown.
NOTICE If required, remove wheel kit to fit carton over
generator as shown.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5. Locate generator as described in the section Generator
Location. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined
area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or
other openings.
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vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport,
6. Start generator as described in the section Starting the
Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in
serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Wind
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
• Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
7. Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F
8. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes before
Building a Cold Weather Shelter
1. Using non combustible material with a fire rating of at
NOTICE Contact your local building material supplier for
non combustible materials with a fire rating of at least one
hour.
NOTICE Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned for
change in wind direction.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown.
NOTICE If a wheel kit is installed on the generator, enlarge
shelter accordingly.
3. Follow steps 3 through 8 as described previously in
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death,
serious injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness,
bedrooms.
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
porch, mobile equipment, marine applications, or enclosure,
even if windows and doors are open.
Engine, then place carton over generator. Keep at least
5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead with shelter in place.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage fuel
tank causing a fire, resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
generator including overhead.
[4°C].
refueling. Let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting
engine.
least one hour, build a shelter that will enclose three
sides and the top of the generator. Make sure muffler
side of generator is exposed.
Shelter should hold enough heat created by the
generator to prevent icing problem.
Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter.
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