Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine; Low Oil Shutdown; Cold Weather Operation - Troy-Bilt Portable Generator Operator's Manual

Connecting Electrical Loads

1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Ensure rocker switch circuit breakers on main panel are
in "On" position.
3. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTICE When plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles on
Extend-a-panel™, plug items to be powered in sequence as
shown below.
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NOTICE
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don't
Overload Generator.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
• DO NOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don't Overload Generator in the Operation section.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Push on/off switch to off (O) position.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke handle to "Choke"
position
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4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.

Low Oil Shutdown

If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil switch will
stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.
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If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:
1. DO NOT try to restart the engine.
2. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:
1. Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
2. Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil
condition may still exist. DO NOT try to restart the
engine.
3. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
4. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.

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.
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
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