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S E R V I C E

O0707903

2007-12

Manual No. 203861GS Revision A (09/19/2007)

2000 Watt Portable Generator

Operator’s Manual

531 30 97-18

420GN

Summary of Contents for 420 GN

Page 1: ...S E R V I C E O0707903 2007 12 Manual No 203861GS Revision A 09 19 2007 2000 Watt Portable Generator Operator s Manual 531 30 97 18 420GN ...

Page 2: ...nd risks associated with generator products and how to avoid them This generator is designed and intended only for supplying electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads and is not intended for any other purpose It is important that you read and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment Save these...

Page 3: ...tem 8 Generator Location 8 Features and Controls 9 Cord Sets and Receptacles 10 Operation 11 Starting the Engine 11 Connecting Electrical Loads 11 Stopping the Engine 11 Charging a Battery 12 Cold Weather Operation 12 Don t Overload Generator 14 Maintenance 15 Generator Maintenance 15 Engine Maintenance 15 Storage 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 18 Generator Owner Warranty 18 Specifications 20 Prod...

Page 4: ... pictorial and or a safety message to alert you to hazards DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a hazard which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a hazard which if not avoided might result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage Follow safe...

Page 5: ...el tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF Disconnect spark plug wire WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors WARNING This generator does not meet U S Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR 183 and should not be used on marine applicat...

Page 6: ...rage capacity See Don t Overload Generator in the Operation section 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 WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in...

Page 7: ...eel 6 Repeat step 3 thru 5 to secure second wheel 7 Tip generator back down onto wheels Add Engine Oil Place generator on a level surface NOTE Verify provided oil bottles are the correct viscosity for current ambient temperature Refer to engine operator s manual and follow oil recommendations and instructions NOTE Check oil often during engine break in Refer to engine operator s manual for recomme...

Page 8: ...exhaust gas DO NOT place generator where exhaust gas A could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows doors ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a confined area Prevailing winds and air currents should be taken into consideration when positioning generator A WARNING Genera...

Page 9: ... Amp Accessory Jacks May be used to power 12 Volt DC electrical devices or recharge 12 Volt DC batteries F Spark Arrester Muffler Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen G Data Tag Provides model revision and serial number of generator Please have these readily available when calling for assistance H Spark Plug Access to engine spark plug J Air Cleaner Prot...

Page 10: ...ts 1 8 kW at 15 Amps of current Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 15 Amps or greater 12 Volt DC Accessory Jack These receptacles allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cable provided Camping style air pumps lanterns fans or other 12 Volt devices having a cigarette lighter type plug may also be powered by these outlet...

Page 11: ...e Close position fully counterclockwise NOTICE Exceeding generators wattage amperage capacity can damage generator and or electrical devices connected to it DO NOT exceed the generator s wattage amperage capacity See Don t Overload Generator in the Operation section Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads Connect electrical loads in OFF position then turn ON for...

Page 12: ...nufacturer s instructions carefully Generally a battery is considered to be at 100 state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid as measured by hydrometer is 1 260 or higher Cold Weather Operation Under certain weather conditions temperatures below 40 F 4 C combined with high humidity your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and or the crankcase breather system To reduce this pro...

Page 13: ... muffler side of generator is exposed NOTE Structure should hold enough heat created by the generator to prevent icing problem 2 DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown NOTE If a wheel kit is installed on the generator enlarge shelter accordingly 3 Follow steps 3 through 8 as described previously in Creating a Temporary Shelter Wind WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide an odorless...

Page 14: ...he 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 Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as described above Wattages listed are approximate only Check tool or...

Page 15: ...or Liquids can enter engine fuel system causing poor performance and or failure to occur In addition if liquid enters generator through cooling air slots some of the liquid will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation Liquid and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these windings Cleaning Daily or b...

Page 16: ...bilizer in the storage container is recommended to maintain freshness Storing the Engine See the engine operator s manual for instructions on how to properly prepare the engine for storage Other Storage Tips 1 DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless it has been treated as described in Long Term Storage Instructions 2 Replace fuel container if it starts to rust Rust and or dirt in fuel ...

Page 17: ...2 Fuel Valve is in Off position 3 Dirty air cleaner 4 Out of fuel 5 Stale fuel 6 Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug 7 Bad spark plug 8 Water in fuel 9 Flooded 10 Excessively rich fuel mixture 11 Intake valve stuck open or closed 12 Engine has lost compression 1 Set switch to On 2 Turn fuel valve to Open position 3 Clean or replace air cleaner 4 Fill fuel tank 5 Drain fuel tank and carbure...

Page 18: ...Y PERIOD ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY We welcome warranty repair and apologize to you for being inconvenienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate For example warranty service would not apply if equipment damage occurred because of misuse lack of routine maintenance shipping...

Page 19: ...consin 53549 U S A Portable Generator Product Specifications Starting Wattage 3 000 watts Wattage 2 000 watts Load Current at 120 Volts AC 16 6 Amps at 12 Volts DC 8 3 Amps Phase Single phase Rated Frequency 60 Hertz Shipping Weight 87 lb 39 5 kg Fuel Capacity 1 32 U S gallons 5 L 877 224 0458 ...

Page 20: ...nit Copyright 2007 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC All rights reserved No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC ...

Page 21: ...3 Exploded View Main Unit ...

Page 22: ...ANK 36 187438GS STRAINER FUEL 37 197864GS BOLT M6X20 FLANGE 38 197866GS WASHER FLAT 39 197865GS SLEEVE 40 197832GS TANK FUEL 41 187440GS FILTER FUEL 42 187443GS VALVE FUEL Item Part Description 43 187579GS CLIP HOSE 44 197845GS CLIP NYLON 45 197844GS HOSE FUEL 46 197834GS HANDLE 47 197835GS HANDLE TUBE 48 197867GS GRIP HANDLE 49 197862GS SCREW 50 197838GS MOUNT VIBRATION TANK 51 197861GS NUT M6 FL...

Page 23: ...W M5 X 7 6 197894GS BOLT STATOR 7 197895GS SCREW M4 X 18 8 197896GS SCREW M5 X 10 9 187462GS RECTIFIER Item Part Description 10 NSP BRACKET RECTIFIER 11 NSP RBC 12 197899GS CONNECTOR 13 197900GS SLEEVE 14 197901GS CONNECTOR 15 197864GS SCREW M6 X 20 16 NSP ADPTR MNTNG ALT 17 187411GS BEARING 18 197904GS SCREW M8 X 20 Exploded View and Parts List Alternator ...

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