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Briggs & Stratton 3500 Watt Portable Generator Operator's Manual

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3500 Watt Portable Generator
Operator's Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203476GS Revision A (04/16/2007)

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  • Page 1 3500 Watt Portable Generator Operator’s Manual BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A. Manual No. 203476GS Revision A (04/16/2007)

  • Page 2: Model Number

    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 generators and how to avoid them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Operator Safety ....... . . 2 Equipment Description......... 2 Safety Rules.

  • Page 4: Operator Safety

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Operator Safety Hazard Symbols and Meanings Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and chemicals known to the State of California to cause explosive. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
  • Page 6 WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Contact with muffler area can result in serious and damage to generator. burns. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.

  • Page 7: Assembly

    Assembly Install Wheel Kit NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt You will need the following tools to install these to assemble or operate your new generator. components: Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use •...

  • Page 8: Add Engine Oil

    Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or ambient temperature.

  • Page 9: System Ground

    System Ground Generator Location The generator has a system ground that connects the Clearances and Air Movement generator frame components to the ground terminals on the WARNING AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, frame).

  • Page 10: 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 - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. J - Grounding Fastener —...

  • Page 11: Cord Sets And Receptacles

    Cord Sets and Receptacles This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3,500 watts of power (3.5 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 14.5 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.

  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Starting the Engine in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions: Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.

  • Page 13: Connecting Electrical Loads

    Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the Engine 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator after starting. panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2.

  • Page 14: 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 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Intervals Service Dates Before Each Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours...

  • Page 16: Engine Maintenance

    Engine Maintenance Checking Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or 3.
  • Page 17 Service Spark Plug 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container. Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine fill cap.
  • Page 18 Air Cooling System 1. To remove muffler heat shield (A) from muffler (B), remove four screws that connect guard to muffler Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and bracket. cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have an authorized Briggs &...

  • Page 19: Storage

    Storage Change Oil While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The generator should be started at least once every seven with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use Oil Cylinder Bore the following guidelines to prepare it for storage.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no AC 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. output is available.

  • Page 21: Warranties

    Warranties As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that B&S may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, Emissions Control System Warranty neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Briggs &...
  • Page 22 Emission Information 2. Length of Coverage B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent Engines that are certified to meet the California Air purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from Resources Board (CARB) Tier 2 Emission Standards must defects in materials and workmanship which caused the display information regarding the Emissions Durability failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years...

  • Page 23: Generator Owner Warranty

    BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective February 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before February 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the portable generator that is defective in material or workmanship or both.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Portable Generator Product Specifications Starting Wattage ......4,800 watts Wattage ......3,500 watts AC Load Current: at 120 Volts .

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