Attach Negative Battery Cable; Verify Engine Oil Level; Add Fuel - Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual

Attach Negative Battery Cable

Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be
started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start
feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery cable.
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged and
pre–installed except for the negative (black) battery cable.
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.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove screw (A), lock
washer (B) and flat washer (C) on negative battery
terminal.
B
A
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery
cable (D) over screw as shown.
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
NOTICE Charge prior to use following the instructions in
the section Battery Float Charger.
8
D
C

Verify Engine Oil Level

The generator engine is shipped from the factory filled with
oil (API SJ or higher 10W-30). This allows for generator
operation in the widest range of temperature and climate
conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level and
ensure that engine is serviced as described in Maintenance.
NOTICE See Oil in the Maintenance section to review oil
recomendations. Verify provided oil in engine is the correct
viscosity for current ambient temperature.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly filled with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
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