Operation; Extension Cords - Briggs & Stratton 30239 Owner's Manual

6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to battery post or terminal indicated by Negative,
NEG, or (–) (Figure 8).
7. Start generator. Let the engine run while battery
recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine (see
"Stopping The Engine")
NOTE: 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.
RECEPTACLES
CAUTION
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
• NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage
than generator or receptacle can supply.
• DO NOT overload the generator. See "Don't Overload
Generator".
120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Receptacle
The duplex receptacle is protected against overload by a
15 Amp push-to-reset circuit breaker. Use each receptacle
to operate 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads
(Figure 9).
Figure 9 — 120 Volt AC, 15 Amp Duplex Receptacle
12 Volt DC Accessory Jack
These receptacles allows you to recharge a 12 Volt
automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery
charge cable provided. Camping-style air pumps, lanterns,
fans, or other 12 Volt devices having a cigarette lighter-type
plug may also be powered by these outlets (Figure 10).
2000W Generator
Figure 10 — 12 Volt DC Accessory Jack
These receptacles can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and
can not be used to crank an engine having a discharged
battery. See "Charging a Battery" (page 10) before
attempting to recharge a battery.

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only high quality, well-insulated, extension cords with
the generator's 120 Volt electrical receptacles.
Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use
them. Such cords should be rated for 125 Volt AC loads at
15 Amps (or greater) for most electrical devices. Some
devices, however, may not require this type of extension
cord. Check the owner's manuals of those devices for their
recommendations.
Keep extension cords as short as possible, preferably less
than 15 feet long, to prevent voltage drop and possible
overheating of wires.
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 (synthetic preferred, see page 7).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain the generator following the "Maintenance
Schedule" on page 15.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
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