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Manual No. 80020217 Revision A

Outdoor Inverter Generator

Operator’s Manual

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Copyright © 2016. Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC

Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved.

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trademark of Briggs & Stratton Corporation

Milwaukee, WI, USA

1800-356-632 (AUS) or 0800-484-282 (NZ)

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Page 1: ..._________________________ Serial Number _______________________________ Date Purchased _____________________________ Copyright 2016 Briggs Stratton Power Products Group LLC Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS is a registered trademark of Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA 1800 356 632 AUS or 0800 484 282 NZ BRIGGSandSTRATTON com au ...

Page 2: ...rect current AC DC generator It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting appliances tools and motor loads The generator s revolving field is driven at about 4 500 rpm with QPT QUIET POWER TECHNOLOGY switch off by a single cylinder engine The inverter generator produces power that can be used for outdoor items using extension cords or an optional parallel...

Page 3: ... in your area Identification Label Provides model and serial number of generator Oil Fill Cap under side maintenance cover Check and add engine oil here Recoil Starter Used to start the engine manually Side Maintenance Cover Remove to gain access to the air cleaner and oil service Spark Arrester Muffler Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen Top Maintenanc...

Page 4: ...breaker is provided to protect the generator against electrical overload when running in parallel DC Circuit Breaker The 12 Volt DC receptacle is provided with a push to reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload Generator Reset Push to reset generator if overloaded Low Oil Indicator A yellow LED light comes on when the oil in the generator drops below a preset leve...

Page 5: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 5 Features and Controls Muffler Point away from home ...

Page 6: ...fumes you could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas Operate this product only outdoors far away from windows doors and vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces Install battery operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back up according to the manufacturer s instructions Smoke alarm...

Page 7: ... 5 m 5 ft from any structure overhang trees windows doors any wall opening shrubs or vegetation over 30 5 cm 12 in in height Do not place inverter generator under a deck or other type of structure that may confine airflow Smoke alarm s must be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer s instructions recommendations Carbon monoxide alarms cannot detect smoke Do not place invert...

Page 8: ...int of overflowing NOTICE DO NOT attempt to crank or start engine before it has been properly serviced with recommended oil This could result in an engine failure 6 Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten 7 Replace the maintenance cover and hand tighten the two maintenance cover screws Add Fuel Fuel must meet these requirements Clean fresh unleaded fuel with a minimum of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON Gas...

Page 9: ... 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 starts but fails to run see Low Oil Indicator QPT QUIET POWER TECHNOLOGY This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy When this switch is turned ON I the engine speed will increase as electrical loads are connected and d...

Page 10: ...ine oil level drops below a preset level the yellow LED low oil indicator light comes on and an oil switch will stop the engine If the engine stops or the yellow LED low oil indicator light comes on when you pull the recoil handle check the engine oil level Parallel Operation Two Briggs Stratton inverter generators can be run in parallel with a Briggs Stratton parallel operation kit optional equip...

Page 11: ... from step 2 Power Management To manage generator power sequentially add loads as follows 1 With nothing connected to generator start the engine outdoors 2 Plug in and turn on the first load preferably the largest load you have 3 Permit the 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 st...

Page 12: ...lean the fuel strainer as follows 1 Make sure generator is on a level surface 2 Remove the fuel cap and fuel strainer 3 Wash fuel strainer in liquid detergent and water 4 Wipe fuel strainer clean with a clean dry cloth 5 Carefully reinstall the fuel strainer and fuel cap Engine Maintenance Check Engine Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation K...

Page 13: ...r cleaner and breather filter inside base 7 Reinstall the air cleaner cover and tighten screw 8 Reinstall the side maintenance cover and hand tighten the cover screws Service Spark Plug Changing the spark plug will help your engine to start easier and run better 1 Remove top maintenance cover 2 Clean area around spark plug and remove spark plug boot 3 Remove spark plug and inspect spark plug 4 Rep...

Page 14: ...in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts To keep fuel fresh use Briggs Stratton Advanced Formula Fuel Treatment Stabilizer available wherever Briggs Stratton genuine service parts are sold See Common Service Parts There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel stabilizer is added according to instructions Run the engine for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout ...

Page 15: ...wer Ratings The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE Society of Automotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995 Torque values are derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with rpm called out on the label and 3060 RPM for all others horsepower values are derived at 3600 RPM The gr...

Page 16: ...tion card if provided or call 1 800 743 4115 in USA Save your proof of purchase receipt If you do not provide proof of the initial purchase date at the time warranty service is requested the manufacturing date of the product will be used to determine the warranty period Product registration is not required to obtain warranty service on Briggs Stratton products ABOUT YOUR WARRANTY Warranty service ...

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