Briggs & Stratton 01894-1 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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KNOW YOUR 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.
12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with
battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120Volt
AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance,
tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner
Protects engine by filtering dust and debris
out of intake air.
Battery — Located behind plastic cover. 12 Volt DC sealed
battery provides power to start the engine.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex
receptacles are provided with "push to reset" circuit
breakers to protect the generator against electrical overload.
Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available if calling for
assistance.
Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
Start Switch — Turn to start the engine.
Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker — The 120/240 Volt AC,
30A locking receptacle is provided with a rocker switch circuit
breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload.
This switch also controls all receptacles.
Choke Lever
Rocker Switch Circuit
Breaker
Circuit Breakers (AC)
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp
Locking Receptacle
12 Volt DC
Receptacle
Spark Arrester Muffler
Start Switch
Grounding
Fastener
Air Cleaner
Fuel Tank
Oil Fill Cap
Data Tag
Battery