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Briggs & Stratton ELITE Series Operator's Manual

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Portable Generator
Operator's Manual
This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards
Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 195693GS Revision H (03/11/2009)

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  • Page 1 Portable Generator Operator’s Manual This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators). BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 195693GS Revision H (03/11/2009)
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generator products and how to avoid them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety ....... . . 4 Equipment Description......... 4 Safety Rules.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    Operator Safety Important Safety Information The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in Equipment Description this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are, Read this manual carefully and become familiar therefore, not all-inclusive.
  • Page 5 WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility.
  • Page 6 WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase serious burns. risk of injury and damage to generator. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. combustibles, structures or damage • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies fuel tank causing a fire.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Install the wheel kit as follows: 1. Tip generator so that generator rests on frame with Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use engine end up. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended 2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets. fuel and oil.

  • Page 8: Add Engine Oil

    Add Engine Oil WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. or death.

  • Page 9: Attach Negative Battery Cable

    Attach Negative Battery Cable System Ground Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be The generator has a system ground that connects the started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start generator frame components to the ground terminals on the feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery AC output receptacles.

  • Page 10: Generator Location

    Generator Location Clearances and Air Movement WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead. Place generator outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas.

  • Page 11: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Read this Operator’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. A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be H - Air Cleaner —...

  • Page 12: Cord Sets And Receptacles

    Cord Sets and Receptacles This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.

  • Page 13: Battery Float Charger

    Battery Float Charger 2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when generator is being started and while it is in operation. Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery 3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in charged and ready for use.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Operation NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting instructions. 5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull Starting the Engine slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before one time only to start engine. starting the generator.

  • Page 15: Connecting Electrical Loads

    Connecting Electrical Loads Oil Pressure Shutdown 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes If engine oil pressure drops below a preset level, an oil after starting. switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick. 2.
  • Page 16 Creating a Temporary Cold Weather Shelter 6. Start generator as described in the section Starting the Engine, then place carton over generator. Keep at least 1. For temporary shelter, the original shipping carton can 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator be used.

  • Page 17: Don't Overload Generator

    Don’t Overload Generator NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as Capacity described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Wattage Reference Guide rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Maintenance Schedule environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs dirt, moisture, or any corrosive vapors.

  • Page 19: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Checking Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING Unintentional sparking can result in fire or every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. electric shock. 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. 2.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Changing Engine Oil If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. • Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

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