Operation; Starting The Engine; Connecting Electrical Loads - Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before
starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the "On" position.
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3. Make sure idle control switch is in "Off" position.
4. Pull choke control out to close choke.
5A. For electric starting, push and hold the ignition switch
in "Start" position until generator starts. To prolong the
life of starter components, DO NOT hold ignition switch
in "Start" position for more than 15 seconds, and
pause for at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
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NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
5B. For manual starting, place ignition switch in "Run"
position, grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to
start engine.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand
and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
handle twice or push and hold the ignition switch in the
"Start" position as described in step 5A.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 4 thru 5.
7. Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by
pushing in on the choke handle.
IMPORTANT: If engine floods, place push choke handle all
the way in and crank until engine starts.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit
shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level
surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit
may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so, oil
must be at proper level for engine to start.
WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.

Connecting Electrical Loads

1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
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