Stopping The Engine; Connecting Electrical Loads - Briggs & Stratton PowerBoss 30228 Owner's Manual

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2. Slide red rubber boot off generator's battery terminal
and push it onto red wire, thus uncovering POSITIVE
battery terminal.
3. Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect
RED jumper cable clamp to generator's POSITIVE
battery terminal (Figure 9).
Figure 9 — Jumper Cable Connections
Negative
Cable
4. Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's POSITIVE battery terminal.
5. Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's NEGATIVE battery terminal.
6. Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect
BLACK jumper cable clamp to generator's NEGATIVE
battery terminal (Figure 9).
7. Start the generator as described in "Starting the
Engine" and remove jumper cables in reverse order of
connections.
8. Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator's
POSITIVE battery terminal.
If you have any questions, please call the Generator
Helpline at 1-800-743-4115, M-F 8-5 CT.
IMPORTANT: When jump starting, always wear proper eye
protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both
batteries before connecting booster cables. DO NOT jump
start a damaged battery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
8000W Portable Generator
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR. See "Don't
Overload Generator".

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 30 seconds to stabilize
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Move Run/Stop switch to "Stop" position.
4. Close the fuel shut–off valve.
How to Use the Battery Charger
Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done
in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
1. Plug charger into unit's "Battery Float Charger" jack,
which is located on starter switch (Figure 10). Plug
battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.
Figure 10 — Battery Charger Jack
2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when
generator is being started and while it is in operation.
3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in
use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in
float equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even
when plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See "Battery Maintenance" on page 15 for
additional information.
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