Briggs & Stratton 13500 User Manual

Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 195693GS Revision E (05/29/2007)
8000 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.

Briggs & Stratton 13500 Specifications

General

Type	Portable Generator
Starting Watts	13500
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Voltage	120/240V
Wheels	Yes
Engine Type	4-stroke

Summary

Operator Safety

Safety Rules

Outlines essential safety guidelines to prevent injury or death when operating the generator.

Hazard Symbols and Meanings

Explains various hazard symbols and their meanings for safe operation.

Generator Safety Precautions

Generator Produces Hazardous Voltage

Warns about electrocution risks and proper isolation from utility power.

Starter Cord Kickback Hazard

Details the hazard of starter cord kickback and how to avoid it.

Fuel Handling and Explosion Risks

Covers safety precautions for handling fuel and its vapors.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Hot Surfaces and Exhaust Gas Safety

Warns about hot parts, exhaust gases, and required clearances.

Rotating Parts Entanglement

Advises on avoiding entanglement with moving parts, clothing, and jewelry.

Sparking and Electric Shock Risks

Provides safety measures when adjusting or making repairs.

Operating Speed and Overload Precautions

Caution against tampering with governed speed and exceeding generator capacity.

Assembly

Add Engine Oil

Add Fuel

Connecting to Building Electrical System

Crucial safety information for connecting to a home's electrical system.

Generator Location Guidelines

Guidelines on safe placement, considering clearances and exhaust.

Operation

Starting the Engine

Step-by-step guide for starting the engine, including electric and manual methods.

Connecting Electrical Loads

Oil Pressure Shutdown Feature

Stopping the Engine

Instructions on how to properly shut down the generator and engine.

Don't Overload Generator

Explains how to calculate power needs and avoid overloading the generator.

Wattage Reference Guide

Power Management Strategy

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule Overview

A schedule outlining required maintenance tasks at different intervals.

Engine Maintenance

Checking Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking the engine oil level before each use.

Adding Engine Oil Correctly

Steps to add engine oil to the correct level, avoiding overfilling.

Changing Engine Oil Procedure

Detailed instructions for changing the engine oil, including frequency and procedure.

Servicing the Air Cleaner

Servicing the Spark Plug

Troubleshooting

No AC Output or Power Issues

Diagnoses problems with no power output, low power, or engine bogging under load.

Starting and Running Problems

Covers engine not starting, running rough, shutting down, or hunting.

Warranties

Emissions Control Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Warranty Period Details

Product Specifications

Generator Output Ratings