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PRO10000 Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 204730GS Revision - (10/18/2007)
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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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Safety Rules Operator Safety This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all Equipment Description safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid Read this manual carefully and become familiar possible injury or death. with your generator. Know its applications, its The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word limitations and any hazards involved. (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), a pictorial and/or a safety The generator is an engine
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DANGER WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm gas during recharging. toward engine faster than you can let go. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a long time Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains after battery has been charged. could result. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and explosion. then
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WARNING WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility Unintentional sparking can result in fire or can result in death or injury to electric utility electric shock. workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR electric utility. • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark p
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Install Wheel Kit Assembly NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use You will need the following tools to install these after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil components: and fuel. • 3/8” and 13 mm wrench If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, • Socket wrench with a 3/8” and 13 mm socket please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for assistance, please have t
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7. Tip generator so that engine end is up. Attach Negative Battery Cable 8. Attach clamps (E) to brackets (F) on both sides of Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be generator with 1/4 - 20 hex screws (G). started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery 9. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to secure the third and fourth cable. wheels. The sealed battery on the generator pre–installed except for 10. Attach hand
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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 NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. explosive. 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 both provided oil bottles into oil fill opening t
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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 frame). Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, 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. A J H G F B E C D A - Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5 l). F - Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine. B - Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong engine life. G - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filt
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T S R P A N M B L K C J D H G E F A - Oil Fill Cap — Fill engine with oil here. L - 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of B - Oil Dipstick — Check engine oil here. 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical C - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. engine. M - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be D - Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here. used to supply ele
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120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle Cord Sets and Receptacles Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension Use a NEMA L14-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. 4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or Inspect extension cords before each use. greater). You can use the same 4-wire cord if you plan to run Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use a 120 Volt load. them. Extension cord sets u
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120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles Ground Fault Protection The duplex receptacle is protected against overload by a This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter push–to–reset circuit breaker and/or a 2 pole GFCI circuit (GFCI). This device meets applicable federal, state and local breaker. codes. The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be caused if your body becomes a path which electricity travels to reach ground. This could happen if you touch a “Live” applian
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During Generator Use Battery Charger If circuit breaker trips during use, it usually indicates faulty Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery electrical equipment or cords. However, test the circuit charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done in a breaker as follows; dry location, such as inside a garage. 1. Disconnect loads, reset and test circuit breaker as 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, described earlier. Let generator run without
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6B. 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 IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before WARNING starting the generator. Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the toward engine faster than you can let go. following start instructions: Bro
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• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator. 3. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. • DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator. 4. DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected. • DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t Charging a Battery Overload Generator. Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged NOTICE 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery. Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can • DO NOT use the unit to charge a
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Cold Weather Operation WARNING Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an [4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator may odorless, colorless, poison gas. experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, breather system. To reduce this problem, you need to fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, perform the following: nausea, fainting or death. 1. Make sure generator
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Don’t Overload Generator Wattage Reference Guide Running* Additional Capacity Starting Tool or Appliance (Rated) You must make sure your generator can supply enough (Surge) Watts rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Watts will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Essentials 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. Light Bulb - 75 watt 75 — 2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is Furnace Fan Blower - 1/2 HP 800 2350 the amount o
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Emissions Control Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any Maintenance Schedule non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs However, to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service, first. More frequent service is required when operating in the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. adverse conditions noted below. See the Emissions Warranty
