Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 Owner's Manual

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BSPP Generator
3. Make sure Idle Control switch is in “Off” position
(Figure 4).
4. Follow start instructions given in engine owner’s manual.
Push and hold the Ignition switch in “Start” position
(Figure 5) until generator starts.To prolong the life of
starter components, DO NOT hold Ignition switch in
“Start” position for more than 15 seconds, and pause
for 1 minute.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase.
This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device.
See engine manual.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
“Don’t Overload Generator”.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug ALL electrical loads from
generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine
with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Move idle control switch to “Off” position.
3. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
4. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
5. Set Ignition switch in “Stop” position.
Operating Automatic Idle Control
This switch is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine will only
run at its normal high governed engine speed when
electrical loads are connected.When an electrical load is
removed, the engine will run at a reduced speed.
With the switch off, the engine will run at the normal
high engine speed. Always have the switch off when
starting and stopping the engine.
Figure 5 — Ignition Switch
Figure 4 — Idle Control Switch
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
• In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands. If you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be
maintained in effective working order.
Running engines produce heat.Temperature of
muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed
150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush,
ect. can catch fire.
WARNING

Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	PRO8000
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English