Operation; Stopping The Engine - Snapper 3500 Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and 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 operator's manual.
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
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, 20 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 20 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, 20 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-20
Snapper 3500W Portable Generator
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,500 watts of power (3.5 kW)
at 14.6 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt
loads at 14.6 Amps each.The outlet is protected by
push–to–reset circuit breakers.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 6) is protected against
overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
Figure 6 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single–phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 1,750 watts
(1.75 kW) at 14.6 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are
rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 15 Amps (or greater).
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:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil (see engine operator's manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following "Maintenance Schedule"
in engine operator's manual.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
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