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Snapper 3250 Watt Generator TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Know Your Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9 Product Specifications / Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator WARNING DANGER Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. • Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING FUEL • Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate ventilation.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator CAUTION WARNING Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 9. • Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads. • Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation. • Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR 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 and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator INSTALL WHEEL KIT 7. Attach the vibration mount to the mounting leg with a capscrew and lock nut. To install wheel kit you need the following tools: 8. Remove two front nuts from vibration mount on unit with 13mm wrench. Use these nuts to retain the mounting leg. 9. Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle. Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with two capscrews and two hex nuts.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator USING THE GENERATOR OPERATING THE GENERATOR System Ground CAUTION 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). Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. • See “Don’t Overload Generator” on page 9.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator • DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex receptacles. Figure 3 — 120 Volt, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle • 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 all electrical loads from generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator DON'T OVERLOAD GENERATOR 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. Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above. Capacity 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: 1.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator SPECIFICATIONS Generator Maintenance Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry environment where it will not be exposed to excessive dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air slots in the generator must not become clogged with snow, leaves or any other foreign material. Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500 Watts Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . .
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator 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 fuel system or on essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Engine is running, but no AC or DC output is available. Engine runs good at no-load but "bogs down" when loads are connected. Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. 3. Poor connection or defective cord 3. set. Check and repair. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1.
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator NOTES 13
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator SCHEMATIC 14
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM 15
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW – MAIN UNIT 16
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator PARTS LIST – MAIN UNIT Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 900 Part # 190103GS M190341GS 67989GS 81917GS 70642GS 66365GS 86307GS B2816JGS 65791GS 96796GS 24823GS 190488AGS SRV66825DGS 67022GS 86308GS 189645GS 74908GS 189999GS 91825GS 66849GS 86494GS 26850GS 14353621GS B4986GS 23762GS 84346GS 86292GS 84242GS BB3061GS 191775GS 77816GS 190675GS 275092 93639GS 70644GS 23762GS 55199JGS 22129GS NSP Description
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – CONTROL PANEL Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part # 95600GS 75475GS 94396BGS 94396FGS 23365GS 68759GS 38150GS 22264GS 51715GS 68868GS Description COVER, Control Panel SCREW BREAKER, Circuit BREAKER, Circuit WASHER OUTLET, 120V, 20A Duplex WASHER WASHER, Lock NUT OUTLET, Locking, 120V AC, 30A 18
Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST – WHEEL KIT Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part # 87005AGS 87280GS 93728GS 94222QGS 49808GS 190505GS B84910GS 75928GS 39287GS 52858GS 77395GS 47411GS 87841GS Description PIN, Retaining WHEEL STUD, Axle JAM NUT, Lock WASHER LEG, Mounting HANDLE, Lifting (Includes Item 9) GRIP, Handle SCREW NUT, Lock NUT, Lock SCREW MOUNT, Rubber Donut 19
SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective January 1, 2003 LIMITED WARRANTY “This Snapper™ product is distributed under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser.
