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5500 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 203968GS Revision - (06/04/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generators and how to avoid them. Because Briggs & Stratton does not necessarily know all t
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Hazard Symbols and Meanings Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its A B C limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator’s revolving field is D E F driven at about 3,
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WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and chemicals known to the State of California to cause explosive. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before Failure to isolate generator from power utility can removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowl
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WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Contact with muffler area can result in serious and damage to generator. burns. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • DO NOT modify generator in any
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Install the wheel kit as follows: Assembly 1. Tip generator so that engine end is up. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use 2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended 3. Slide a wheel (B) over axle. fuel and oil. NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling 4. Place a washer (
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or ambient temperature. death. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of WHEN ADDING FUEL provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. • Turn
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System Ground Generator Location The generator has a system ground that connects the Clearances and Air Movement generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to WARNING the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, frame). structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. Special Requirements • Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator There may be Feder
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Features and Controls Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. P N A B C D E F M G L H K J A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be G - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. used to supply electrical power for the operation of H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering d
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 5,500 watts of power (5.5 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 22.9 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. at 22.9 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole Inspect extension cords before each use. rocker switch circuit breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use
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Operation WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Starting the Engine in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions: Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a leve
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Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the Engine 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator after starting. panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. NOTE: 3. Push engine
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NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take Don’t Overload Generator special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as Capacity described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Wattage Reference Guide rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Rated* Additional Tool or Appliance (Running) Surge 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. Watts (Starting) 2. Total the rat
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Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Intervals Service Dates Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Every 250 Each Use or Yearly or Yearly Hours or Yearly Hours or Yearly X Clean debris X Check oil level 1 X Change engine oil 2 X Service air cleaner X S
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Oil NOTICE Improper treatment of generator can damage it and Oil Recommendations shorten its life. We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality corrosive vapors. detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service SF, SG, • DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special additives. • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dir
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Changing Engine Oil D Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely C hot weather, change the oil more often. B CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. • Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals. • Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water. A KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T POLLUT
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Air Cooling System WARNING Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For Contact with muffler area can result in serious this reason, we recommend you have an authorized Briggs & burns. Stratton service dealer clean the cooling system per Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. beginning of Maintenance section). Equally im
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Change Engine Oil Storage While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The generator should be started at least once every seven with recommended grade. See Changing Engine Oil. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use Oil Cylinder Bore the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. • Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) Generator Storage of clean engine oil into the cylinder. • C
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no AC 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. output is available. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 2. Contact authorized service
