Stopping The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 01970 Owner's Manual

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Stopping the Engine

1. 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. Turn engine off according to instructions given in the
engine owner's manual.
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
GENERATOR ADAPTER
CORD SET
The generator is equipped with a 25' generator adapter cord
set designed for a 240 Volt, 30 Amp grounded neutral circuit
(Figure 4).The generator adapter cord set provides a
convenient supply of emergency power into your dwelling so
that your generator can be operated safely outside.
Figure 4 — Generator Adapter Cord Set
The maximum load on each outlet is 20 Amps.The
maximum total load on both yellow wire outlets or both
black wire outlets is 30 Amps.
NOTE: Follow all safety precautions when connecting any
extension cord or device to the generator.
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RECEPTACLES
The generator will be equipped with one or more of the
following 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".
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or
greater) (Figure 5).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you
plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 5 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-30
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 5,250 watts of power
(5.25 kW) at 21.8 Amps for 120 Volts or 240 Volts.The
outlet is protected by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
8
240V
120V 120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)