Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Hazard Symbols and Meanings
2 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6...
Page 3 - DANGER; WARNING
3 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. • Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation. • DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV). Running generator ...
Page 5 - KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
5 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May beused to supply electrical power for the operation of120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electricallighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May beused to supply electrical power...
Page 6 - INSTALL WHEEL KIT; BEFORE STARTING THE; Add Engine Oil and Fuel; CAUTION
6 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator INSTALL WHEEL KIT To install wheel kit you need the following tools: • 15/16" (22mm) box, open end, or socket wrench • Two 13mm box, open end, or socket wrenches Install Wheel Kit as follows: (Refer to Figure 1) 1. Place bottom of generator cradle on a flat surface....
Page 7 - USING THE GENERATOR; OPERATING THE
7 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator USING THE GENERATOR System Ground The generator has a system ground that connects thegenerator frame components to the ground terminals onthe AC output receptacles. The system ground isconnected to the AC neutral wire (see “EquipmentDescription”, earlier in this manual)...
Page 8 - Stopping the Engine; RECEPTACLES; Receptacle
8 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 a...
Page 9 - GENERATOR; Capacity
9 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enoughrated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items youwill power at the same time. Follow these simple steps:1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rate...
Page 10 - SPECIFICATIONS
10 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500 Watts Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 3,250 Watts Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0 Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current At 120 Volts...
Page 11 - STORAGE; Generator Storage
11 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator STORAGE The generator should be started at least once every sevendays and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannotbe done and you must store the unit for more than30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it forstorage. Generator Storage • Clean the ge...
Page 12 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem
12 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction Engine is running, but no AC orDC output is available. 1. One of the circuit breakers isopen. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cordset. 4. Connected device is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact Autho...
Page 13 - NOTES
Page 14 - SCHEMATIC
Page 15 - WIRING DIAGRAM
Page 16 - EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT
16 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT
Page 17 - PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT
17 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator Item Part # Description 1 190103GS SET, Decal, Unit & Air Cover 2 M190341GS ASSY, Cradle 3 67989GS NUT 4 81917GS PIN, Roll 5 70642GS MOUNT, Vibe 6 66365GS HOUSING, Engine Adapter 7 86307GS SCREW 8 B2816JGS ASSY, Rotor (Includes Item 9) 9 65791GS BEARING, Ball 10 96...
Page 18 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL
18 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item Part # Description 1 95600GS COVER, Control Panel 2 75475GS SCREW 3 94396BGS BREAKER, Circuit 4 94396FGS BREAKER, Circuit 5 23365GS WASHER 6 68759GS OUTLET, 120V, 20A Duplex 7 38150GS WASHER 8 22264GS WASHER, Lock 9 517...
Page 19 - EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT
19 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item Part # Description 1 87005AGS PIN, Retaining 2 87280GS WHEEL 3 93728GS STUD, Axle 4 94222QGS JAM NUT, Lock 5 49808GS WASHER 6 190505GS LEG, Mounting 8 B84910GS HANDLE, Lifting (Includes Item 9) 9 75928GS GRIP, Handle 10 392...