Battery Charger - Briggs & Stratton 030210 Owner's Manual

WERPRODUCTS
BATTERY CHARGER
Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done
in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
I. Plug charger into unit's"Battery Float Charger" jack,
which is located on the starter switch (Figure 8). Plug
battery charger into a I20Vo[tAC wall receptacle.
2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when
generator is being started and while it is in operation.
3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in
use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in
float equalizer and will not overcharge the battery,
even when plugged in for an extended period of time.
iMPORTANT: See"Battery Maintenance" on page 15 for
additional information.
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:
I. 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 engine
manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator fo[[owing"Maintenance Schedule"
in engine manual.
6. Shelter unit from elements.