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- Page 1 Portable Generator Operator’s Manual This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators). BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Manual No. 80007328 Revision -...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton® generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generators and how to avoid them. -
Page 5: Safe Operation Checklist
Safe Operation Checklist Safe operation of the portable generator requires the completion of the following tasks: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarm Carbon monoxide (CO) alarm(s) in working order. Smoke Alarm Smoke alarm(s) in working order. Generator Location Generator placed in a Carbon Monoxide (CO) safe zone. See Generator Location to reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Generator placed in a fire safe zone. -
Page 6: Operator Safety
Operator Safety The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert Equipment Description symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your may be used to represent the type of hazard. - Page 7 WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or injury. serious injury. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in •...
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Page 8: Assembly
Assembly To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting Your generator is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the or performance problems after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change brands. -
Page 9: Generator Location
Generator Location • By law it is required in many states to have a Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm (A) in operating condition in your home. Install/maintain battery- Before starting the portable generator there are two equally important safety operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms concerns regarding carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning and fire that must be with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s instructions. - Page 10 OPERATION LOCATION OF PORTABLE GENERATOR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury. • Portable generator must be at least 1.5m(5 feet) from any structure, overhang, trees, windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs, or vegetation over 30.5 cm (12 inches) in height.
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Page 11: Features And Controls
Test RCBO Features and Controls Figure Test your RCBO every month, as follows: 1. While generator is running, push Test (T) button. The circuit breaker Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating should trip (handle will move to approximate center position), which will your generator. -
Page 12: Statstation
STATSTATION™ Operation The control panel has a built in LCD display to monitor the following features: Starting the Engine Figure • Load Monitor (Total Generator Load) Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start • Hour Meter (Total Generator Hours) instructions: •... -
Page 13: Connecting Electrical Loads
Connecting Electrical Loads Low Oil Shutdown Use only high quality, well-insulated extension cables with the generator’s Check oil sensor light on control panel while pulling recoil or turning key in start 230 Volt AC outlets. Inspect extension cables before each use. Check that switch if engine will not start. -
Page 14: Don't Overload Generator
6. Start generator as described in the section Starting the Engine, then NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above. place shelter over generator. Keep at least 1.5m (5 ft.) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead with shelter in place. -
Page 15: Maintenance
Maintenance Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate Maintenance Schedule and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture, or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. -
Page 16: Engine Maintenance
Engine Maintenance Figure Changing Engine Oil If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock extremely hot weather, change the oil more often. resulting in death or serious injury. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. -
Page 17: Storage
Storage Figure Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester If you will not be using the generator for more than 30 days, use the following Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Remove the guidelines to prepare it for storage. spark arrester, if equipped, and inspect for damage or carbon blockage. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Starting Wattage ........6,250 Watts Model 030618 Wattage* . -
Page 19: Warranties
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2012; replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2012. LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. - Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.