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Inverter Generator
Operator’s Manual
This generator is rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards
Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 311157GS Revision C
Not for
Reproduction
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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. This generator is designed and intended only for supplyi
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Safety Symbols and Meanings Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its Electrical Shock Toxic Fumes Kickback limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating and direct current (AC & DC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical Fire Explosion Operator’s Manual lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. Th
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WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. • NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned on. WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which could cause burns, fire or explos
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WARNING WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or Generator voltage could cause electrical electric shock resulting in death or shock or burn resulting in death or serious serious injury. injury. • DO NOT connect generator to a building’s electrical system. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR • DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. • DO NOT use generator with
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NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it Assembly and shorten its life. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use • DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil. This could result in after it has been properly serviced with the recommended an engine failure. fuel and oil. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, 5. Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten. please call the generator help
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2. Slowly add unleaded fuel to red fuel level indicator (A) Special Requirements in fuel tank. Be careful not to fill above the indicator. There may be Federal, local codes, or ordinances that apply This allows adequate space for fuel expansion. to the intended use of the generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency having jurisdiction: A • This generator has a floating neutral and is not for use on job sites requiring a bonded neutral. Generator L
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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 B C R D E P F N G M H L J K A - Fuel Tank Cap Vent Lever — Turn the vent lever to the L - Overload Alarm — A red LED light comes on and cuts “On” position when operating generator. Turn to the power to the receptacles when the gener
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12 Volt DC Receptacle Cord Sets and Receptacles The maximum current available for the battery charge circuit Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension is 5 Amps. A DC circuit breaker protects this receptacle from cords with the generator’s receptacles. Inspect extension overloads. If an overload occurs, the circuit breaker will trip cords before each use. (push button pops out). Wait a few minutes and push the Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use button in to r
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To start engine thereafter: Operation 6B. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine. Starting the Engine WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you following start instructions: can let go which could cause broken bones, 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting i
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NOTICE WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive • DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex hydrogen gas during recharging. receptacle. Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a • DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator. long time after battery has been charged. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen causing explosion • DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator. resulting in death, serious injury and/or property damage. • DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t Battery electro
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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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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
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Cleaning Fuel Strainer NOTICE Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol with The fuel strainer helps prevent debris from entering the fuel “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an system. acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic Clean the fuel strainer as follows: oil does not alter required oil change intervals. 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. Checking Oil Level 2. Remove the fuel cap (A) and fuel strainer (B). Oil level should
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Changing Engine Oil Service Air Cleaner If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Service more often if more often. operating under dirty or dusty conditions. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact To service the air cleaner, follow these steps: with used motor oil. 1. Loosen the side maintenance cover screws and rem
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2. Remove top maintenance cover. Clean and inspect the spark arrester as follows: 3. Clean area around spark plug and remove spark plug 1. To remove muffler guard, remove four screws that boot. connects guard to generator. 4. Remove spark plug and inspect spark plug. 5. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see Specifications). 2. Remove screw that attaches spark arrester screen to muffler. Remove spark arrester screen. 6. Replace sp
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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 Other Storage Tips the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. 1. DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless it Generator Storage has been treated as described in Lon
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Red overload alarm light is on. Generator 1. See Don’t Overload Generator in is overloaded. Operation section. Shut down generator and restart. 2. Green output indicator light not on. Fault 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no AC in generator. output is available. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit i
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Wiring Diagram 20 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Not for Reproduction
