Briggs & Stratton 30231 - Manual

Page 2 - SAFETY RULES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; Hazard Symbols and Meanings; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING

SAFETY RULES 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Operation . . . . . . ....

Page 5 - FEATURES AND CONTROLS; KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

FEATURES AND CONTROLS 5 KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 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. 110 Volt AC, 1...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; Remove Generator From Carton; BEFORE STARTING THE; Add Engine Oil; Add Petrol; CAUTION

ASSEMBLY 6 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 the carton on a rigid flat surface. 2. Open carton completely by cutting each corner fromtop to bottom. 3. Cut tie...

Page 7 - OPERATION; USING THE GENERATOR

OPERATION 7 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). Special Requirem...

Page 8 - OPERATING THE

OPERATION 8 OPERATING THE GENERATOR Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Usethe following start instruction steps in numerical order: 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 ...

Page 9 - Creating a Temporary Shelter; Creating a Permanent Shelter

OPERATION 9 4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours ofoperation. 5. Maintain generator following “Maintenance Schedule”in engine operator’s manual. 6. Shelter unit from elements. Creating a Temporary Shelter 1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. 2. Cut off top carton ...

Page 10 - RECEPTACLES; Receptacle

OPERATION 10 RECEPTACLES A double pole rocker switch circuit breaker is providedto protect all the receptacles and generator againstelectrical overload. 110/220 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L14-20 plug with this receptacle. Connect a4-wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 20 Amps ...

Page 11 - Ground Fault Protection

OPERATION 11 Ground Fault Protection The duplex receptacles are equipped with Ground FaultCircuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. This device meetsapplicable federal, state and local codes. The generator’slocking receptacle is not protected by a GFCI. The GFCI protects against electrical shock that m...

Page 12 - GENERATOR; Capacity

OPERATION 12 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 (running) watts...

Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE; SPECIFICATIONS; GENERAL

SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 13 SPECIFICATIONS Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,400 Watts Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,600 Watts Rated AC Load Current At 110 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.0 Amps At 220...

Page 14 - STORAGE; Generator Storage

STORAGE 14 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 15 - TROUBLESHOOTING; Problem

TROUBLESHOOTING 15 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 ...

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