Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton 30242 Operator's Manual

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this Operator's Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls
and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Fuel Tank
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Circuit Breakers
120/240 Volt AC, 30
Amp Receptacle
Grounding Fastener
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical,
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Battery Float Charger — Use battery float charger jack
to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
6200W Portable Generator
Start Button
Battery Float Charger
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push-to-reset circuit
breakers are provided to protect generator against
electrical overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Add engine oil here.
Recoil starter — Used to start the engine manually.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Start Button — Push to start the engine.
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Rocker Switch
Recoil Starter
Choke Lever
Spark Arrester Muffler
Air
Cleaner