Operation; Stopping The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 196382GS Operator's Manual

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop
engine with electrical devices plugged in and
turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
the engine operator's manual.
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
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" .
120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L14–20 plug with this receptacle.
Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads
at 20 Amps (or greater) (Figure 4). You can use the
same 4–wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.
Figure 4 — 120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle
4-Wire Cord Set
Y (Hot)
NEMA L14-20
3500 Watt Portable Generator
240V
120V
120V
W (Neutral)
X (Hot)
Ground (Green)
This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,500 watts of power
(3.5 kW) at 14.58 Amps for 240 Volts or two
independent 120 Volt loads at 14.58 Amps each. The
outlet is protected by push–to–reset circuit breakers.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex
Receptacles
Each duplex receptacle (Figure 5) is protected against
overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker.
Figure 5 — 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 operator's 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.
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