Briggs & Stratton 01532-2, Owner'S Manual

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900W Generator
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ASSEMBLY
Carton Contents
Check all contents. If any parts are missing or damaged, call
the generator helpline at 1-800-743-4115. If calling for
assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number
from the data tag available. Shipped with your generator is:
• Main unit
• Oil bottle
• Owner’s manual
• Battery charge cables
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Add Oil
NOTE: When adding oil to the engine crankcase in the
future, use only high quality detergent oil rated with API
service classification SG, SF/CC, CD. Select the oil’s viscosity
grade according to your expected operating temperature:
SAE 10W-30 is recommended for general all temperature
use. Multi-viscosity oils (10W30, etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, but these oils will result in increased oil
consumption. Check your engine oil level more frequently
to avoid possible damage from running low on oil.
To Add Engine Oil:
• Place the generator on a level surface.
• Remove the oil fill cover.
• Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean (Figure 1).
• If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from the
oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with recommended oil.
• Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.
• Replace the oil fill cover.
• Check the engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter.
Add Fuel
WARNING!
NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. NEVER
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Allow unit
to cool for two minutes before refueling. DO NOT
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING!
DO NOT overfill the fuel tank.
Always allow room for fuel expansion.
• Use clean fresh UNLEADED fuel with a pump rating of
86 or higher. DO NOT use premium or leaded fuel. DO
NOT mix oil with fuel.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
• Check the fuel level.
• If fuel level is low, slowly add recommended fuel to fuel
tank, up to the shoulder of the fuel strainer (Figure 2).
Be careful not to overfill (there should be no fuel in the
filler neck).
NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt,
rust, or other particulate matter.
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Occasionally you may hear a light “spark knock” or
“pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating under
heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or
pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load,
change brands of fuel or obtain a higher octane rated fuel.
If pinging or spark knock persists, see your local Briggs &
Stratton repair center.
colder 32°F warmer
SAE 10W30 SAE 30
Oil Filler Neck
Figure 1 — Adding Engine Oil
Fill to This Level
Figure 2 — Fuel Level