Know Your Generator - Briggs & Stratton PowerBoss 30228 Owner's Manual

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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner'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.
Circuit Breakers (AC)
Battery Float Charger
Run/Stop Switch
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
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 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
240 Volt AC, 50 Amp Receptacle — May be used to
supply electrical power for the operation of 240 Volt AC,
50 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Battery Float Charger — Use battery float charger jack
to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use.
8000W Portable Generator
Oil Fill Cap
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
Choke Lever
Ignition Switch
Grounding Fastener
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
Data Tag (not shown) – Provides model, revision and
serial number of generator. Please have these readily
available if calling for assistance.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of eight (8) U.S. gallons.
Ignition Switch — Press to start the engine.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Run/Stop Switch — Must be in "Run" position to start
engine. Set to "Stop" to stop a running engine.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
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Fuel Tank
Air Cleaner
Spark Arrester Muffler
240 Volt AC, 50 Amp
Receptacle