Briggs & Stratton 030212 - Manual

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Hazard Symbols and Meanings

SAFETY RULES 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Operation . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 3 - WARNING

SAFETY RULES 3 • This generator must not be used on marine applications. • Using this generator in marine applications could result in bodily injury and/or property damage. WARNING • When using generator for backup power, notify utility company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolategenerator fr...

Page 5 - KNOW YOUR GENERATOR; Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 5 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR - MODEL 030212 Read this owner’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. Air ...

Page 6 - AC Voltmeter — Indicates output voltage.

KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 6 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR - MODEL 030213 Read this owner’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. Petr...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; Remove Generator From Carton; BEFORE STARTING THE; Add Engine Oil

ASSEMBLY 7 ASSEMBLY Your generator requires some assembly and is ready foruse after it has been properly serviced with therecommended oil and petrol. Remove Generator From Carton 1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface. 2. Carefully open top flaps of shipping carton. 3. Cut down corners of carton from...

Page 8 - USING THE GENERATOR; Special Requirements; Generator Clearance

USING THE GENERATOR 8 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 (the neutral is bondedto the generator frame). Special Requi...

Page 9 - OPERATING THE GENERATOR; OPERATING THE

OPERATING THE GENERATOR 9 OPERATING THE GENERATOR Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Usethe following start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on alevel surface will cause the unit not to start or s...

Page 10 - RECEPTACLES; Circuit Breaker; COLD WEATHER; CAUTION

OPERATING THE GENERATOR 10 RECEPTACLES AC Voltmeter (Model 030213 Only) Use the voltmeter as a visual aid. It indicates AC voltage.If the meter indicates that AC output voltage is far below230 Volts, engine speed or frequency may be too low. Circuit Breaker The model 030212 circuit breaker is rated ...

Page 11 - GENERATOR; Capacity

OPERATING THE GENERATOR 11 DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enoughrated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the itemsyou will power at the same time. Follow these simplesteps: 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rated (...

Page 12 - SPECIFICATIONS / MAINTENANCE; SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS / MAINTENANCE 12 SPECIFICATIONS Model 030212 Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,250 wattsContinuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 wattsPower Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.0Rated Maximum Continuous AC Load ...

Page 13 - STORAGE; Generator Storage

STORAGE 13 STORAGE The generator should be started at least once everyseven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If thiscannot be done and you must store the unit for morethan 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare itfor storage. Generator Storage • Clean the generator as outlined ...

Page 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Engine is running, but no ACoutput is available. 1. Circuit breaker is open. 2. Poor connection or defectivecord set. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Fault in generator. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connect another device ...

Page 15 - NOTES

Page 16 - LIMITED WARRANTY

BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in materialor workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts s...

Briggs & Stratton 030212 - Manual

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