Briggs & Stratton Generator Operator's Manual

FeaturesandControls
Readthis Operator'sManual and safetyrules beforeoperatingyourgenerator.
Comparethe illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Savethis manual for future reference.
A- HourMeter- Displays and records how many hours
your generator hasrun (up to 9,999.9).
B- RockerSwitchCircuit Breaker-- The 120/240 Volt AC,
30A lockingreceptacleis provided with a 2 pole rocker
switch circuit breakerto protect the generatoragainst
electrical overload.
C- 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp LockingReceptacle-- May
be usedto supply electrical powerfor the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
D - Circuit Breakers(AC)--The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex
receptaclesare provided with "pushto reset"circuit
breakersto protect the generator against electrical
overload.
E - 120 Volt AC,20 Amp, DuplexReceptacle-- May be
usedto supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC,20 Amp, single phase,60 Hz electrical,
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
F - Oil Drain Plug -- Drain engine oil here.
G - Oil Fill Cap-- Checkand add engineoil here.
H - GroundingFastener-- Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
J - SparkArrestorMuffler-- Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noiseand is equippedwith a spark arrester screen.
K- Air Cleaner-- Protects engine byfiltering dust and
debris out of intake air.
L - ChokeLever-- Usedwhen starting a cold engine.
M - RecoilStarter-- Usedto start the engine manually.
N - EngineRockerSwitch-- Set this switch to "On"before
using recoil starter. Set switch to "Off"to switch off
engine.
P - FuelValve -- Usedto turn fuel supply on andoff to
engine.
R - Fuel Tank-- Capacityof five (5) U.S. gallons (18.9 I) for
5,000 and 5,500 Watt generator. Capacityof seven (7)
U.S.gallons (26.5 I) for 6000 Watt generator.
Items Not Shown:
EngineIdentification-- Provides model, type and code of
engine. Pleasehavethese readilyavailable if calling for
assistance.
IdentificationLabel-- Provides model and serial number of
generator. Pleasehavethese readily available if calling for
assistance.
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Briggs & Stratton Generator Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	Generator
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English