Operation; Starting The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 030235-01 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.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down
during operation.
2. Turn red fuel valve from "Off" position (A) to "On"
position (B) (Figure 7).
A
Figure 7 — Fuel Valve
A - "Off" Position
B - "On" Position
3. Push choke lever to "Choke" position (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Choke Lever
4. Push engine rocker switch to "On" (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Engine Rocker Switch
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull handle rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start engine.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than
you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and
turned on.
IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel
mixture causing a "flooded" condition, move the choke
lever to "Run" (
repeatedly until the engine starts.
6. Move choke lever to "Run" (
distance at a time over several seconds in warm
B weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine run
smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in
"Run" position.
Running engines produce heat. Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator
including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests, and
Public Property require equipment powered by an internal
combustion engine to have a spark arrester, maintained in
effective working order, complying to USDA Forest service
standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the State of California a
spark arrester is required under section 4442 of the California
Public resources code. Other states may have similar laws.
NOTE: If the engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or
if the unit shuts down during operation, make sure the unit
is on a level surface and check for the proper oil level in
the crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil
protection device.
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