Briggs & Stratton 030607-02, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the ON (I) position.
3. Push choke lever (B) to CHOKE ( ) position.
4. Set engine switch (C) to ON (I) position.
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only
to start engine.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move choke lever to HALF choke position, and
pull recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke lever to RUN ( ) position. If
engine falters, move choke lever to HALF choke
position until engine runs smoothly, and then to
RUN ( ) position .
NOTICE If engine floods, place choke lever in
RUN ( ) position and crank until engine starts.
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run,
or if unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit
is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in
crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil
protection device. If so, oil must be at proper level for
engine to start.
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WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid
retraction) will pull hand and arm toward
engine faster than you can let go which
could cause broken bones, fractures,
bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in
death or serious injury.
Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,
Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-
covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless
the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as
defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective working
order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have
similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer,
or dealer to obtain a spark arrester designed for the
exhaust system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the
same position as the original parts.
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