Snapper 3250 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Snapper 3250 Watt Generator
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” on page 9.
Stopping the Engine
1. 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 30 seconds to stabilize
internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn engine off according to instructions given in
engine owner’s manual.
4. Move fuel valve to “Off” position.
RECEPTACLES
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex
Receptacle
This receptacle (Figure 3) is protected against overload by
a push-to-reset circuit breaker.
Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single-phase,
60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW)
at 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for
125 Volts at 20 Amps (or greater).
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking
Receptacle
Use a NEMA L5-30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a
3-wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the
plug (Figure 4).
Use this receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single
phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts (3.6 kW) of power
at 30 Amps. The outlet is protected by a push-to-reset
circuit breaker.
Figure 3 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
Figure 4 — 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle
3-Wire Cord Set
Neutral
120V
Hot
Ground (Green)
NEMA L5-30
NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more
amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.
DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload
Generator”.
Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater
than generator output capacity.
CAUTION