Connecting Electrical Loads; Cold Weather Operation; Don't Overload Generator - Briggs & Stratton Portable Generator Operator's Manual

Connecting ElectricalLeads
1, Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Ensure circuit breaker on control panel is in "On"
position.
3. Hug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTICE When plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles,plug
items to be powered in sequence as shown below.
NOTICE
o DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
o DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
o DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
o DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. S ee Don't
OverloadGenerator.
NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and, or electrical devices connected
to it.
o DO NOTexceedthe generator's wattage/amperage capacity, See
Don't OverloadGenerator in the Operation section,
o Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
o Connect electrical loads in OFFposition, then turn ONfor
operation.
o Turn electrical loads OFFand disconnectfrom generator before
stopping generator.
Stepping the Engine
1. Turn OFFand unplug aii electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVERstart or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Push engine rocker switch to stop position (0).
WARNJN6 Fueland its vapors are extremelyflammable
and explosivewhich could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injup7and/or property damage.
o DONOTstop engine by movingchokecontrolto "Ohoke"
position(I",J).
4. Move fuel valve to "Off" position.
Cold Weather Operation
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F
[4°0] combined with high humidity), your generator may
experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase
breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in
Maintenance section.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
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