Outdoor Portable Generator N o R tf ep o r ro du ct io n Operator’s Manual Model Number ______________________________ Revision ___________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________ Copyright © 2020. Briggs & Stratton Corporation Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. 1800-356-632 (AUS) or 0800-484-282 (NZ) BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com.au Manual No.
Equipment Description Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting/Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Warranty . . . . . .
Equipment Description Choke Lever Side Maintenance Cover Air Cleaner (under cover) Grounding Fastener Statstation™ LCD Screen QPT Switch Oil Fill Cap (under cover) Recoil Starter Engine Switch Retractable Handle N o R tf ep o r ro du ct io Top Maintenance Cover n Fuel Cap Spark Arrester Muffler/Exhaust Identification Label Air Cleaner — Filters engine intake air. Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine. Engine Switch — Set this switch to ON (I) before using recoil starter.
Features and Controls Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and product warnings. USB Ports Carbon Monoxide (CO) Shutdown Indicator Light N o R tf ep o r ro du ct io Parallel Operation Port n 12 Volt DC Receptacle DC Circuit Breaker 12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle to supply power for 12 Volt DC accessories that are rated 60 watts (5 Amp) or less. This receptacle is protected by a push to reset circuit breaker.
N o R tf ep o r ro du ct io n Features and Controls Exhaust/muffler Point away from home 5
Operation Step 1: Safe Location Before starting the portable generator there are two equally important safety concerns regarding carbon monoxide poisoning and fire that must be addressed. Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning The engine exhaust of all fossil fuel burning equipment, such as a portable generator, contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You cannot smell it, see it, or taste it.
Operation Operation Location to Reduce the Risk of Fire WARNING! Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury. 4. Using an oil funnel, slowly pour contents of oil bottle into oil fill opening. Checking oil level frequently, fill to point of overflowing. • Portable generator must be at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from any structure, overhang, trees, shrubs, or vegetation over 30.5 cm (12 in.) in height.
Operation Fuel Level Indicator 9. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine. High Altitude Transporting When transporting equipment, turn engine switch to off position. Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which causes fuel to spill. Step 3: Generator Start Up Turn off all electrical loads connected to the generator. Use the following start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is outdoors on a level surface.
Operation 4. Install a manual transfer switch as soon as possible if generator will be used to provide home power restoration. The red LED overload alarm light comes on and cuts power to the receptacles if you overload the generator. The green output indicator light will also go off.
Operation STATSTATION™ The control panel has a built in LCD display to monitor the following features: Generator Capacity To make sure your generator can supply enough running watts and starting watts for the items you will power at the same time, follow these three simple steps: 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. See following list for typical wattages.
Maintenance To manage generator power, sequentially add loads as follows: 1. With nothing connected to generator, start the engine outdoors. 2. Plug in and turn on the first load, preferably the largest load you have. 3. Permit the generator output to stabilize (engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly). 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load. Never add more loads than the generator capacity.
Maintenance Engine Maintenance 4. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the point of overflowing. 5. Replace and tighten oil fill cap. NOTICE Do not attempt to crank or start engine before it has been properly serviced with recommended oil. This could result in an engine failure. 6. Reinstall the side maintenance cover and hand tighten the cover screws. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.
Maintenance Service Air Cleaner WARNING! Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable which could cause burns or fire resulting in death or serious injury. • Do not start and run engine with air filter removed. Service Spark Plug Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start easier and run better. 1. Push in on tab with screwdriver and remove top maintenance cover. Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with a dirty air cleaner.
Maintenance/Storage Inspect Muffler and Spark Arrester The engine exhaust muffler has a spark arrester screen. Inspect the muffler for cracks, corrosion, or other damage. Inspect spark arrester screen for damage or carbon blockage. Clean if carbon blockage is found or replace if damaged. If replacement parts are required, make sure to use only original equipment replacement parts. WARNING! Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury. • Do not touch hot parts.
Troubleshooting/Specifications Cause 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs well at no-load but “bogs down” when loads are connected. Engine will not start; starts and runs rough or shuts down when running. 3. Connected device is bad. 4. Red LED light is steady. Generator is overloaded or overheated. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Check and repair. 3.
Warranty BRIGGS & STRATTON PRODUCTS WARRANTY POLICY Limited Warranty Briggs & Stratton warrants that, during the warranty period specified below, it will repair or replace, free of charge, any part that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for and is subject to the time periods and conditions stated below.
