Briggs & Stratton 13500 - Manuals

5 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility canresult in death or injury to electric utilit...

6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in seriousburns. Exhaust heat / gases can ignite combustibles,structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching. • Keep at least 5 feet (1...

7 Assembly Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for useafter it has been properly serviced with the recommendedfuel and oil. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator,please call the generator helpline at (800) 743-4115 . If calling for assistance, please have the mo...

Add Engine Oil 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. NOTE: See Oil in Engine Maintenance to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correctviscosity for current ambient temperature. 3. Using oil funnel (optional),...

9 Attach Negative Battery Cable Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can bestarted manually. If you choose not to use the electric startfeature, you do not need to connect the negative batterycable.The sealed battery on the generator pre–installed except forthe negative (black) b...

Generator Location Clearances and Air Movement Place generator outdoors in an area that will not accumulatedeadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place generator where exhaustgas ( A ) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is keptaway from any win...

11 Features and Controls 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 andadjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex ...

Cord Sets and Receptacles Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extensioncords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.Inspect extension cords before each use. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you usethem. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125 VoltAC loads...

13 Battery Float Charger Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting batterycharged and ready for use. Battery charging should be donein a dry location, such as inside a garage. 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, which is located next to the start switch. Plug batteryc...

14 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Operation Starting the Engine IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before starting the generator. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use thefollowing start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. IMPORTANT: Failure to start and o...

15 Connecting Electrical Loads 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. NOTE: • DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles. • DO NOT connect 3-phase loa...

16 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Creating a Temporary Shelter 1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. 2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to expose muffler side of unit. If required, tape up othersides of carton to fit over generator as shown. NOTE: If required, remove whee...

18 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverseconditions noted below. 1 Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever o...

19 • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil. • Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris. Battery Maintenance Other than float charging, described elsewhere, nomaintenance is required for the starting battery. Keep thebattery and terminals clean and dry. IMPORTANT: Batte...

Changing Engine Oil Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oilevery 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generatorunder extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremelyhot weather, change the oil more often. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’TPOLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURC...

22 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Storage The generator should be started at least once every sevendays and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot bedone and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, usethe following guidelines to prepare it for storage. Generator Storage • Clean the generat...

23 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is running, but no ACoutput is available. 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact authorized service facility. 3. Check...

24 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Warranties Emissions Control System Warranty Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California AirResources Board (CARB) and the United StatesEnvironmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’sDefect Warranty Rights and O...

25 2. Length of Coverage B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequentpurchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship which caused thefailure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two yearsfrom the date the engine is delivered to a retailpurchas...

28 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Portable Generator Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has beenobtained and corrected ...