Operator’s Manual 3600 Watts 030231 5400 STARTING WATTS Questions? Help is just a moment away! Find your Briggs and Stratton distributor at www.briggsandstratton.com or contact your local Briggs and Stratton dealer. WARNING Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC Manual No. 199454GS JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Maintenance . . . . . . . .
SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting or death. Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING PETROL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing petrol cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
SAFETY RULES CAUTION WARNING Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT modify generator in any way.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS 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 and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Add Petrol Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil and petrol. NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on petrol only. It will not operate on paraffin, diesel or other fuels. WARNING Remove Generator From Carton 1. 2. 3. Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. Set the carton on a rigid flat surface.
OPERATION USING THE GENERATOR Generator Location Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment Description”, earlier in this manual). Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • Keep at least 1.5 m (5 ft.
OPERATION OPERATING THE GENERATOR Connecting Electrical Loads • Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting. • Plug in and turn on the desired 110 and/or 220 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. • DO NOT connect 220 Volt loads to the 110 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”.
OPERATION 4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of operation. 5. Maintain generator following “Maintenance Schedule” in engine operator’s manual. 6. Shelter unit from elements. 6. WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 65°C (150°F). Severe burns can occur on contact. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage petrol tank causing a fire. Creating a Temporary Shelter 1.
OPERATION RECEPTACLES This receptacle powers 110/220 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 1,800 watts of power at 15.0 Amps for 110 Volts; 3,600 watts of power (3.6 kW) at 15.0 Amps for 220 Volts.The outlet is protected by a double pole rocker switch circuit breaker. A double pole rocker switch circuit breaker is provided to protect all the receptacles and generator against electrical overload.
OPERATION Ground Fault Protection Testing the GFCI The duplex receptacles are equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection.This device meets applicable federal, state and local codes.The generator’s locking receptacle is not protected by a GFCI. Test your GFCI outlet prior to each use, as follows: CAUTION The “Reset” button does not pop out or the test lamp remains lit when the “Reset” button is popped out.
OPERATION DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. See Figure 6. 3.
SPECIFICATIONS AND MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,400 Watts Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,600 Watts Rated AC Load Current At 110 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.0 Amps At 220 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.0 Amps Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-phase Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STORAGE STORAGE Engine Storage See engine owner’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. Other Storage Tips • To prevent gum from forming in petrol system or on essential carburetor parts, add petrol stabilizer into petrol tank and fill with fresh petrol.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but no AC output is available. Engine runs good but bogs down when loads are connected. Engine will not start; or starts and runs rough. Engine shuts down during operation. Engine lacks power. Cause Solution 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Poor connection or defective cord set. 2. Check and repair. 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective February 1, 2006 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before February 1, 2006 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the portable generator 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.
