Features And Controls - Briggs & Stratton P2000 Operator's Manual

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.
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A - Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever — Turn the vent lever to the
"On" position when operating generator. Turn to the
"Off" position when not in use.
B - Fuel Tank — Capacity of 1.0 U.S. gallons (3.7 L).
C - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
D - Side Maintenance Cover — Remove to gain access to
the air cleaner and oil service.
E - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.
F - Engine Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to stop engine. Also
turns fuel valve on and off.
G - Output Indicator — A green LED light comes on when
the generator is working correctly and producing power
at the receptacles.
H - 12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with
battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery. This
receptacle is protected by a push to reset circuit breaker.
J - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
K - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — 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.
L - Overload Alarm — A red LED light comes on and cuts
power to the receptacles when the generator is
overloaded.
M - Low Oil Indicator — A yellow LED light comes on when
the oil in the generator drops below a preset level.
N - POWERSMART Switch— Use this switch to turn the
POWERSMART mode on and off.
P - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
R - Top Maintenance Cover — Remove to gain access to
the spark plug.
Items Not Shown:
Air Cleaner (under side maintenance cover) — Protects
engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.
Identification Label — Provides model, revision, and serial
number of generator. Please have these readily available
when calling for assistance.
Oil Fill Cap (under side maintenance cover) — Check and
add engine oil here.
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