Assembly - Briggs & Stratton 30242 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

Your generator requires some assembly and is ready
for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have the
model, revision, and serial number from the data tag
available.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner
from top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
Carton Contents
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or
damaged, call the generator helpline at
1–800–743–4115.
• Main unit
• Engine oil
• Operator's manual
• Engine operator's manual
• Battery float charger
• Wheel kit
6200W Portable Generator
ELECTRIC START
Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but
can be started manually. If you choose not to use the
electric start feature, you do not need to connect the
negative battery cable.
Check Battery / Attach Negative
Battery Wire
The sealed battery on the generator is fully charged
and pre–installed except for the negative (black)
battery cable.
To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative
(black) cable.
2. Remove screw, lock washer and flat washer on
negative battery terminal.
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery
cable over screw (Figure 1).
Figure 1 — Negative Battery Connection
Negative
battery
cable
Screw
Flat Washer
Lock Washer
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and
tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator
are tight and secure.
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Positive battery cable