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Briggs & Stratton P2000 User Manual

Briggs & Stratton P2000
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 311157GS Revision C
Inverter Generator
Operator’s Manual
This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards
Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
Not for
Reproduction

Table of Contents

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Briggs & Stratton P2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Fuel Tank Capacity1 gallon
Noise Level59 dB
Running Watts1600 Watts
Starting Watts2000 Watts
Outlets2x 120V 20A, 1x 12V DC

Summary

Operator Safety Overview

Key Safety Information

Essential safety advice for operating the generator safely and preventing hazards.

Critical Generator Safety Warnings

Carbon Monoxide & Exhaust Hazards

Hazards associated with generator exhaust, including carbon monoxide poisoning and fire risks.

Fuel, Battery & Kickback Risks

Dangers related to flammable fuel, explosive battery gases, and starter cord kickback.

Component & Rotating Part Hazards

Risks from hazardous chemicals in components and entanglement with rotating parts.

Electrical & Operational Safety Precautions

Electrical Shock & Overload Risks

Hazards of electrical shock from generator voltage and overload conditions.

Hot Surfaces & Mechanical Hazards

Risks of burns from hot parts and mechanical injuries from rotating components.

Assembly and Initial Setup

Adding Engine Oil

Procedure for checking and adding the correct type and amount of engine oil.

Adding Fuel

Guidelines for safely adding the correct type of unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank.

Generator Location & Grounding

Generator Placement Guidelines

Instructions for positioning the generator outdoors to ensure safe exhaust ventilation.

Receptacles and Indicators Explained

Output, Overload, and Low Oil Indicators

Functionality of the output indicator, overload alarm, and low oil indicator lights.

Starting the Engine and Connecting Loads

Engine Start Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for starting the generator's engine safely.

Connecting Electrical Loads

Process for safely connecting electrical devices to the generator.

Stopping the Engine and Battery Charging

Engine Stop Procedure

Steps for properly shutting down the generator engine.

Recharging a 12 Volt Battery

Instructions and precautions for recharging a 12-volt battery using the generator.

Generator Capacity and Load Management

Understanding Wattage Requirements

How to calculate generator capacity needs based on running and surge watts.

Engine Maintenance Procedures

Engine Maintenance Tasks

Troubleshooting Common Problems

No AC Output Issues

Diagnosing and resolving problems when the generator runs but has no AC output.

Engine Start/Run Issues

Identifying causes and corrections for engines that won't start or run roughly.

Product Specifications