Briggs & Stratton Generator Operator's Manual

FuelValve Maintenance
Thefuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen,
and o-ring that needto be cleaned.
1. Move fuel valve to "olr' position.
2. Remove sediment cup (A) from fuel valve. Remove
o-ring (B) and screen (C)from fuel valve.
3. Wash sediment cup, o-ring, and screen in a
nonflammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly.
4. Place screen and o-ring into fuel valve. Install sediment
cup and tighten securely.
5. Move fuel valve to "On" position,and check for leaks.
Replacefuel valve if there is anyleakage.
EngineMaintenance
_k WARNING Unintentionalsparking can result infire or
_¢ electric shock.
WHENADJUSTINGORMAKINGREPAIRSTOYOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnectthe sparkplugwirefromthesparkplugandplace
thewirewhereit cannotcontactsparkplug.
WHENTESTINGFORENGINESPARK
• Useapprovedsparkplugtester.
• DONOTcheckfor sparkwith sparkplugremoved.
Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommendthe useof Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptableif classified for serviceSF, SG,
SH, SJ or higher. DONOTuse specialadditives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for
the engine. Usethe chart to select the best viscosity for the
outdoor temperature rangeexpected.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the useof 10W30 may cause increased oil
consumption. Oheckoil level more frequently.
O OTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSACGF-2,API
certification mark and API service symbol with
"SJ/CF ENERGYCONSERVING"or higher, is an
acceptableoil at all temperatures. Useof synthetic
oil does not alter required oil change intervals.
CheckingOil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each useor at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keepoil level maintained.
1. Make sure generatoris on a level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
opening.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
AddingEngineOil
1. Make sure generatoris on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in CheckingOilLevel
3. If needed,slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
point of overflowing at oil fill.
4. Replaceand tighten oil fill cap.
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Briggs & Stratton Generator Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	Generator
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English