Operation - Briggs & Stratton 1653 Owner's Manual

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 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the
plug (Figure 5).
Figure 5 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
3-Wire Cord Set
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,250 watts (3.25 kW) of
power at 27.1 Amps.The outlet is protected by a
push-to-reset circuit breaker.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 6) is protected against
overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
3250 Watt Portable Generator
NEMA L5-30
Neutral
120V
Hot
Ground (Green)
10
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 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volt AC loads at 20 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 (synthetic preferred, see engine
manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following "Maintenance Schedule"
in engine manual.
6. Shelter unit from elements.