Briggs & Stratton Powerlink On-Board Generator System Supplement

This POWERLINK system includes the engine, an inverter,
and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI is a
receptacle which protects against electrical shocks. A GFCI
detects ground faults.
If a ground fault is detected, the GFCI will interrupt the circuit
when it detects a difference in electric current. One type of
ground fault occurs when electricity flows through a person to
an earth ground instead of following the normal safe path.
Please be aware that the GFCI is not fail proof. Most brands are
susceptible to failures from power surges such as nearby
lightening strikes. For this reason and for your protection,
Briggs & Stratton makes the recommendation that the GFCI
gets tested before every use of the POWERLINK system. If
found to be defective, it must be replaced by an Authorized
Service Dealer before further use.
Also, please note that the GFCI does not protect from serious
electrical shocks resulting from contact between the system
neutral (white wire) and the "hot lead" (black wire). See listed
warnings within this document for further clarification on
hazards and how to avoid them.
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The POWERLINK
contain safety information to:
• Make you aware of hazards associated with the
POWERLINK On-Board Generator System.
• Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those
hazards, and
• Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.
Need assistance?
www.briggsandstratton.com
Go to
for information.
1-800-233-3723
Or call,
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages
offering engine maintenance information.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
Operating Instructions
, (U.S.A. and Canada)
 Copyright 2004 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation
This document is a supplement
to the Operating & Maintenance
Instructions for the engine that
powers this on-board generator.
Read and follow all Safety Information and Instructions
before first use of this product. Keep these instructions for
future reference.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury
or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety
information about hazards which can result in death,
serious injury, and/or property damage.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might
result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates
a situation that could result in damage to the engine.
SHOCK indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death, serious injury, and/or property dam-
age.
FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death, serious injury, and/or property da-
mage.
HOT SURFACE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property
damage.
TOXIC FUMES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property
damage.
SEVERING OF HANDS, OR FINGERS indicates a
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, or
serious injury.
SEVERING OF FINGERS indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death, or serious injury.
FORM NO. 275214-1/04