Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 01933-1 Operator's Manual

SPECIFICATIONS
Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,125 watts
Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,500 watts
AC Load Current:
At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54.2 Amps
At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.1 Amps
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–phase
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hertz
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 U.S. gallons
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210 lbs.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.
Engine Maintenance
See engine operator's manual for instructions.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Generator Maintenance
Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean
and dry. Operate 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 generator must not become clogged with snow,
leaves or any other foreign material.
BSPP Generator
NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator.
Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In
addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots,
some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of
the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dirt
buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually
decrease the insulation resistance of these windings.
Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place
the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Fuel Valve Maintenance
The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen,
retaining ring and o-ring that need to be cleaned every
6 months or 100 hours (whichever occurs first).
1. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
2. Remove sediment cup from fuel valve. Remove o-ring,
retaining ring and screen from fuel valve (Figure 14).
Figure 14 — Fuel Valve Maintenance
Screen
Retaining Ring
O-ring
Sediment Cup
3. Wash sediment cup, o-ring, retaining ring, and screen in
a nonflammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly.
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