Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual page 7

Assembly
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use
after it has been properly serviced with the recommended
fuel and oil.
if you haveany problems with the assembly of your generator,
pleasecarlthe generator helpline at (808) 743o4115. if calling
for assistance, pleasehavethe model, revision, and serial
number from the identification label available.Seegenerator
Controls and Featuresfor identification label location.
Unpack Generater
1. Set the carton on a rigid, fiat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton except generator.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from
top to bottom.
4. Leave generator on carton to install wheel kit.
The generator is suppliedwith:
* Engine oil bottle
, Battery charge cables
° Operator's manual
° Engine operator's manual
, Wheel kit
Mnstati WheeJ Kit
The wheel kit is designed to greatly mprove the portability of
your generator.
NOTICE Wheel kit is not intended for over°the-road use.
You will needthe following tool to install these components:
, Needle Nose Priers
_nstall the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator up onto handle end.
2. Slide axle (A) through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame.
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Slide a fiat washer (B) and wheel (C) over the axle.
Slide another fiat washer (B) over the axle.
insert cotter pin (D) through hob on axle. Bend the
ends of the cotter pin over the axle with a needle°nose
pliers to retain wheel.
Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.
Tip generator back down onto wheels.
Add Engine Oil
° Place generator on a level surface.
NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it
has been properly filled with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
* Referto enginemanual f or oil fill information.
* Damage to equipment r esultingfrom failureto follow this
instructionwill voidwarranty.
° Refer to engine operator's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTICE Checkoil often during engine break-in. Refer to
engine operator's manual for recommendations.
Add Fuel
NOTICE Refer to engine operator's manual and follow fuel
recommendations.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
WHENADDING FUEL
° Turn generator OFFand let it cool at bast 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank
o Fill fuel tank outdoors.
o DO NOT overfill tank. Allow spacefor fuel expansion.
° if fuel spills, wait until it evaporatesbefore starting engine.
o Keepfuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
- DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Slowly add unleaded fuel (E) to fuel tank (F). Be careful
not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space (G) for
fuel expansion as shown.
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3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.