Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton 196382GS 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
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Circuit Breakers
120/240 Volt AC,
20 Amp Receptacle
Grounding Fastener
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — 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, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle —
May be used to supply electrical power for the
operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 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.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
3500 Watt Portable Generator
Fuel Tank
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of four (4) U.S. gallons.
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency
having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your
area.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with oil
here.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.
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Rocker Switch
Recoil Starter
Choke Lever
Air
Cleaner