Briggs & Stratton 30239 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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ASSEMBLY
Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for
use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil and fuel.
If you have any problems with the assembly of your
generator, please call the generator helpline at
1-800-743-4115.
Remove Generator From Carton
1. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.
2. Carefully open the top flaps of the shipping carton.
3. Cut down corners at ends of carton from top to
bottom and lay carton down flat.
4. Remove all packing material, carton fillers, etc.
5. Remove generator from shipping carton.
Carton Contents
Check all contents against those listed below:
Main unit
Engine oil
Owner’s manual
Battery charge cables
Wheel kit
If any parts are missing or damaged, call the generator
helpline at 1-800-743-4115.
Install Wheel Kit
NOTE: While the wheel kit is designed to greatly improve
the portability of your generator, it is not intended for
over-the-road use.
You will need a needle-nose pliers to install this kit.
Refer to Figure 1 and install the wheel kit as follows:
1. Tip generator up onto handle end.
2. Slide axle through both axle mounting brackets on
cradle frame.
3. Slide a flat washer and wheel over the axle (Figure 1).
4. Slide another flat washer over the axle.
5. Insert cotter pin through hole on axle. Bend the ends
of the cotter pin over the axle with a needle-nose
pliers to retain wheel.
6. Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel.
7. Tip generator back down onto wheels.
BEFORE STARTING
ENGINE
Add Oil
IMPORTANT: Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil may result in an engine failure.
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase, use only
high quality detergent oil rated with API service
classification SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special
additives.
Figure 1 — Install Wheel Kit
Axle
Wheel
Flat Washer
Cotter Pin