Charging A Battery; Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine; Oil Alert System - Briggs & Stratton 30239 Owner's Manual

6. Slide the choke lever left to the "Run" position as the
engine warms up.
NOTE: Under no load conditions, the engine speed may
vary slightly faster or slower until engine temperatures
stabilize.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to 120 Volt receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single
phase, 60 Hertz electrical loads.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
"Don't Overload the Generator".

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from the unit.
NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
2. Let engine run at no–load for two minutes to stabilize
the internal temperatures.
3. Move engine switch to the "Off" position.
4. Turn the fuel valve to the "Close" position (fully
counterclockwise).
CAUTION
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to "Choke"
position. Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.
NOTE: In an emergency, stop the engine by moving the
engine switch to the "Off" position.

Oil Alert System

The Oil Alert System is designed to prevent engine damage
caused by an insufficient amount of oil in the crankcase.
Before the oil level in the crankcase can fall below a safe
limit, the Oil Alert System will automatically shut down the
engine (the engine switch will remain in the "On" position).
If the Oil Alert System shuts down the engine, add engine
oil.
2000W Generator

Charging a Battery

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. DO
NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries. DO NOT
use the unit to crank an engine having a discharged battery.
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time
after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe
chemical burns.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit
cigarette during and for several minutes after charging a
battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
1. If necessary, clean battery posts or terminals.
2. Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
3. If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure
they are installed and are tight.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the
12 Volt DC panel receptacle.
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle
to battery post or terminal indicated by Positive,
POS or (+) (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Battery Connections
Red Lead
10
DANGER
To 12 Volt DC Panel
Receptacle
Positive Negative