Operation; Starting The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 30235 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine

Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on
a level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn red fuel valve from "Off" position (A) to "On"
position (B) (Figure 7).
A
Figure 7 — Fuel Valve
A - "Off" Position
B - "On" Position
3. Push choke lever to "Choke" position (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Choke Lever
4. Push engine rocker switch to "On" (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Engine Rocker Switch
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull handle rapidly to
overcome compression, prevent kickback, and
start engine.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
IMPORTANT: If excessive fuel is present in the
air/fuel mixture causing a "flooded" condition, move
the choke lever to "Run" (
handle repeatedly until the engine starts.
6. Move choke lever to "Run" (
distance at a time over several seconds in warm
B weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine
run smoothly before each change. Operate with
choke in "Run" position.
Running engines produce heat.
Temperature of muffler and nearby areas
can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests,
and Public Property require equipment powered by an
internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester,
maintained in effective working order, complying to USDA
Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision. In the
State of California a spark arrester is required under section
4442 of the California Public resources code. Other states
may have similar laws.
NOTE: If the engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run,
or if the unit shuts down during operation, make sure
the unit is on a level surface and check for the proper
oil level in the crankcase. This unit may be equipped
with a low oil protection device.
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