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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operario
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
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Call: Generator Helpline
Llame: Línea Directa del Generador
(6200W)
1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
web: BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM
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Before using this product, read this manual and follow Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual y siga
all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. todas las Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.
BRIGGS & STRATTO
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6200W Portable Generator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 alert you to potential personal injury Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 hazards. Obey all safety messages that Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6200W Portable Generator WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Using a generator indoors WILL KILL YOU Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or IN MINUTES. death. Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL poison gas you cannot see or smell. • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. • Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. • DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space
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6200W Portable Generator WARNING WARNING Generator produces powerful voltage. Running engines produce heat. Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or Failure to isolate generator from power utility exceed 150°F (65°C). can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. Severe burns can occur on contact. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, • When using generator for backup power, notify utility structures or damage fuel tank causing
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6200W Portable Generator WARNING CAUTION Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices Unintentional sparking can result in fire or connected to it. electric shock. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” . • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR electrical loads. GENERATOR • Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and for oper
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6200W Portable Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 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. Rocker Switch Start Button Battery Float Charger Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Fuel Tank Choke Lever 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle
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6200W Portable Generator ASSEMBLY ELECTRIC START Your generator requires some assembly and is ready Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but for use after it has been properly serviced with the can be started manually. If you choose not to use the recommended oil and fuel. electric start feature, you do not need to connect the If you have any problems with the assembly of your negative battery cable. generator, please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for
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6200W Portable Generator 5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e- Install Wheel Kit ring to bottom of axle. The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator. CAUTION NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. E-rings can cause eye injury. You will need the following tools to install these E-rings can spring back and become components: airborne when installing or removing. • 13mm socket wrench • Always wear eye protection when installing/re
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6200W Portable Generator To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in BEFORE STARTING THE a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the same. If you experience starting or ENGINE performance problems after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change brands. This engine is Add Engine Oil certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control • Place generator on a level surface. system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications). • Refer to engine op
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6200W Portable Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, generator frame components to the ground terminals structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is • Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of connected to the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment generator including overhead. Description”,
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6200W Portable Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Running engines produce heat. Temperature GENERATOR of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Starting the Engine Severe burns can occur on contact. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. before starting the generator. • DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use gases
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6200W Portable Generator Stopping the Engine 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from Receptacle generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop Each duplex receptacle (Figure 7) is protected against engine with electrical devices plugged in and overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker. turned ON. Figure 7 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. 3. Tur
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6200W Portable Generator 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator Capacity capacity, as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply Figure 9 - Wattage Reference Chart enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for Additional the items you will power at
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6200W Portable Generator NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean SPECIFICATIONS generator. Water can enter engine fuel system and Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,750 watts cause problems. In addition, if water enters generator Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,200 watts through cooling air slots, some of the water will be AC Load Current: retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51.6
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6200W Portable Generator Other Storage Tips STORAGE Fuel will become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale The generator should be started at least once every fuel causes acids and gum deposits to form in the fuel seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If system or on essential carburetor parts. Prior to this cannot be done and you must store the unit for storage, if gasoline has not been treated with a fuel more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to stabilizer, it must be dr
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6200W Portable Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is 1. Reset circuit breaker. open. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but generator is running. 3. Poor connection or defective 3. Check and repair. cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. load. Generator runs good at no-load
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective February 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before February 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the portable generator that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchas
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Generador Portátil de 6200W CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Conozca Su Generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Montaje. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-24 su integridad física. Siga todos los mensajes de Operación .
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Generador Portátil de 6200W ADVERTENCIA La combustible y sus vapores son El usar un generador en espacios interiores extremadamente inflamables y explosivos. le causará la muerte en unos minutos. El fuego o una explosión pueden causar quemaduras severas e inclusive la muerte. Los gases de combustión contienen monóxido de carbono, un gas venenoso que usted no CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLE O VACÍE EL puede ver ni oler. DEPÓSITO • Apague el generador (posición OFF) y déjelo enfriar al menos por 2 mi
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Generador Portátil de 6200W ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN El rápido repliegue del cable del arrancador Las velocidades de operación en exceso, aumentan los (retroceso) impedirá que el usuario suelte el cable a riesgos de heridas y daños al generador. tiempo y tirará de su mano y brazo hacia el motor. Las velocidades bajan en exceso, imponen una carga muy Como resultado, podrían producirse fracturas, pesada. contusiones o esguinces. • NO cambie ninguna velocidad determinada. El generador • Cuando arranq
