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Portable 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
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Manual No. 206494GS Revision - (02/04/2008)
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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 supplyin
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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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WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • 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 for fuel expansion. • If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. • Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, an
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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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3. Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below. Assembly 4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D) Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use in axle groove. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and fuel. CAUTION If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, E-rings can cause eye injury. please call the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling E-rings can spring back and become airborne for assistance, please have
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1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Fuel 2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be Fuel must meet these requirements: careful not to fill above the baffle (C). This allows • Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline. adequate space for fuel expansion as shown. • A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see High Altitude. B • Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable. C A NOTICE Avoid generator da
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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. R A P N M B L C K D E J F H G A - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine H - Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen. qualified electrician, electrical insp
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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 2 pole circuit Inspect extension cords before each use. breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them. Extension cor
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5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight Operation resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine. Starting the Engine • If engine starts, proceed to step 7. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the • If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6. following start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. WARNING IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a level Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result surface will
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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 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 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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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
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Adding Engine Oil Engine Maintenance 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. WARNING 2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level. 3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point of overflowing at oil fill. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. 4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap. Changing Engine Oil WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil • Disconnect the spark plug
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Service Air Cleaner Service Spark Arrester Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen. you run it with a dirty air cleaner. Inspect and clean the screen every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Replace the air cleaner every 25 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. Replace more often if If you use your generator on any forest-covered, brush- operating under dirty or dusty condi
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Clean Cooling System Check Valve Clearance Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and Regular valve clearance check and adjustment will improve cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For performance and extend engine life. This procedure cannot this reason, we recommend you have a Briggs & Stratton be done without partial engine disassembly and the use of authorized dealer clean the cooling system (A) per special tools. For this reason we recommend that you have
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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 0.5 ounce (15 ml) Generator Storage of clean engine oil into the cylinder. • C
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. GFCI circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer. Engine is running, but no AC 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 in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 2. Contact Briggs & Stratton
