Operation - Briggs & Stratton P2200 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a
level surface could cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn the engine switch (A) to the ON (I) position.
3. Push choke lever (B) to CHOKE (
B
NOTICE To help start the engine for the very first
time, after running out of fuel or after a long period of
storage, fill fuel tank as described in Add Fuel. It will
require more than several start attempts until the air in
the fuel system has been purged.
4A. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly to start engine.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 6.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.
To start engine thereafter:
4B. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
•
•
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
A
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
5. Move choke lever to half choke position, and pull
recoil handle twice.
•
6. Slowly move choke lever to RUN (
) position.
engine falters, move choke lever to half choke
position until engine runs smoothly, and then to
RUN (
NOTICE If engine floods, move choke lever to
RUN (
NOTICE If engine starts after 2 pulls but fails to run,
or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit
is on a level surface and check for proper oil level
in crankcase. This unit is equipped with a low oil
protection device. If so, oil must be at proper level for
engine to start.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer,
or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
If engine starts, proceed to step 6.
If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
If engine fails to start, repeat steps 3 thru 4.
) position.
) position and crank until engine starts.
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
) position. If
13