Specifications; General Maintenance; Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 01894 Owner's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,250 Watts
Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 7,000 Watts
Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0
Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current
At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58.3 Amps
At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29.2 Amps
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-phase
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hertz
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 U.S. gallons
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 lbs.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
NOTE: If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air
pressure at the value marked on the tire or within 15 and
40 psi.

Engine Maintenance

See engine owner's manual for instructions.
An oil drain tray is provided for your convenience to
change the oil and oil filter. Store tray in a convenient
location for periodic maintenance.
Changing Oil
1. Place the half moon notch in the oil drain tray under
the oil drain plug (Figure 13).
Figure 13 — Changing Oil With Oil Drain Tray
drain tray notch
7000W Generator
drain tray foot
2. Place the oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.
3. Follow the instructions given in the engine owner's
manual for draining oil.
4. After oil has drained, reinstall the oil drain plug.
5. Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil drain plug
and clean up any spilled oil.
Changing Oil Filter
1. Place the half moon notch in the oil drain tray under
the oil filter (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Changing Oil Filter With Oil Drain Tray
drain tray foot
2. Place the oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.
3. Follow the instructions given in the engine owner's
manual for changing oil filter and adding oil.
4. Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil filter and
clean up any spilled oil.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
14
drain tray
notch