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6200 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 204330GS Revision A (08/16/2007)
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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 generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 3,600 rpm by a single-cyli
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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. Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below. fuel and oil. 4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D) If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, in axle groove. please call the generator helpline at (800) 743
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1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Verify Engine Oil Level The generator engine is shipped from the factory filled with 2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be oil (API SJ or higher 10W-30). This allows for generator careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank operation in the widest range of temperature and climate space (C) for fuel expansion. conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level and ensure that engine is serviced as described in Ma
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5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are Generator Location tight and secure. Clearances and Air Movement NOTE: Charge prior to use following the instructions in the section Battery Float Charger. WARNING System Ground Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the • Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator
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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. A U B T C S D R E P F N G M H L J K A - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. L - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area. B - Air Cleaner — Protects engine
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 6,200 watts of power (6.2 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 25.8 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. at 25.8 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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2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when Battery Float Charger generator is being started and while it is in operation. Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery 3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done use to prolong battery life. The charger has a built in in a dry location, such as inside a garage. float equalizer and will not overcharge the battery, even 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery F
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5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull Operation slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine. Starting the Engine • If engine starts, proceed to step 7. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before • If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6. starting the generator. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the WARNING following start instructions: Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result 1. Make s
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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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If nominal load and maintenance codes appear NOTICE simultaneously, the LED shall display, alternately, the Improper treatment of generator can damage it and nominal load and code as follows: shorten its life. The code will display for 3 seconds, then 1/2 second off. The • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or load will display for 6 seconds and then 1/2 second off. corrosive vapors. • DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. Engine Maintenance • Use a soft bristl
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Checking Oil Level 6. Slowly pour oil (about 28 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap. DO NOT Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least overfill. every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 7. Reinstall oil fill cap. Finger tighten cap securely. 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. 8. Wipe up any spilled oil. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap. 3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
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Service Spark Arrester Air Cooling System The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen. Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation or cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For once each year, whichever comes first. this reason, we recommend you have an authorized service dealer clean the cooling system (D) per recommended If you use your generator on any forest-covered, brush- intervals (see Ma
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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
