Briggs & Stratton 30470 Portable Generator User Manual


 
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Ensure circuit breaker on control panel is in on (I)
position.
3. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTICE When plugging into the 120 Volt receptacles, plug
items to be powered in sequence as shown below.
NOTICE
DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t
Overload Generator.
NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
could damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See
Don’t Overload Generator in the Operation section.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn key in start switch to off (O) position.
4. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
Low Oil Shutdown
If the engine oil drops below a preset level, an oil switch will
stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.
If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:
1. DO NOT try to restart the engine.
2. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:
1. Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
2. Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil
condition may still exist. DO NOT try to restart the
engine.
3. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
4. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
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WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to choke ()
position.
Not for
Reproduction