Briggs & Stratton 30231 Portable Generator User Manual


 
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
5
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.
110 Volt AC, 15 Amp GFCI Duplex Receptacle
May be used to supply electrical power for the operation
of 110 Volt AC, 15 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
110/220 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle
May be used to supply electrical power for the operation
of 110 and/or 220 Volt AC, 20 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.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Double Pole Circuit Breaker (AC) — A double pole
circuit breaker is provided to protect all receptacles and
generator against electrical overload.
Petrol Tank — Capacity of 17 l (4.5 U.S. gallons).
Petrol Valve — Used to turn petrol supply on and off to
engine.
Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency
having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your
area.
Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours
your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).
Oil Fill Cap — Add oil to engine here.
Recoil Starter — Used for starting the engine.
Rocker Switch — Set switch to “On” prior to using
recoil starter. Set switch to “Off” to switch off generator.
Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers
engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester
screen.
Choke Lever
110 Volt AC, 15 Amp
GFCI Duplex Receptacle
Spark Arrester Muffler
Grounding
Fastener
Air Cleaner
Petrol Tank
Oil Fill Cap
Data Tag
Hour Meter
Double Pole
Circuit Breaker
110/220 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Locking Receptacle
Recoil Starter
Rocker Switch
Petrol Valve