Briggs & Stratton 030213 Portable Generator User Manual


 
ASSEMBLY
7
ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and petrol.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners of carton from top to bottom
and lay sides of carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
Place generator on a level surface.
Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a
prelubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Petrol
NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on petrol only.
It will not operate on paraffin, diesel or other fuels.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED petrol with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use petrol which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with petrol.
2. Clean area around petrol fill cap, remove cap.
3A. For model 030212, slowly add regular unleaded
petrol to petrol tank. Be careful not to overfill.Allow
about 4cm (1.5") of tank space for petrol expansion
(Figure 1).
3B. For model 030213, slowly add regular unleaded petrol
to petrol tank. Be careful not to fill above the baffle.
This allows adequate space for petrol expansion
(Figure 2).
4. Install petrol cap and wipe up any spilled petrol.
CAUTION
Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure.
WHEN ADDING PETROL
Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes
before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve
pressure in tank.
Fill petrol tank outdoors.
DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for petrol expansion.
Keep petrol away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat,
and other ignition sources.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Petrol
Tank
4cm Air Space
Figure 1 - Petrol Expansion Space
FUEL
TANK
Figure 2 — Petrol Expansion Space
Baffle
Tank
Petrol