Briggs & Stratton 040298, Service & Troubleshooting Manual

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NOTICE: Exceeding generator’s wattage/amperage capacity
can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to
it.
• See Essential Circuits in operator’s manual.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before
connecting electrical loads.
NOTICE: Improper treatment of generator can damage and
shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to correct generator
operation.
• The access panels/doors must be installed
whenever the unit is running.
WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37
and other applicable fuel-gas codes.
• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel
system lines must be properly purged and leak
tested.
• After the generator is installed, you should inspect
the fuel system periodically.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
• DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any
oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible
materials are left in the generator compartment.
Keep the area near the generator clean and free of
debris.
WARNING Contact with the muffler area can result in
serious burns. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles or structures causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust
gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet
(1.5m) from any combustibles or structures with
combustible walls having a fire rating of less than 1
hour.
• Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
Location Guidelines to ensure proper generator
cooling and maintenance clearances.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in
the same position as the original parts.
WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power
lines can cause electric shock or burn. Lifting
Hazard / Heavy Object - Can cause muscle strain
or back injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT
contact power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to the generator
will occur.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
• NEVER operate generator without protective
housings, covers, or guards in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry, or anything
that may be caught in the starter or other rotating
parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control
panel and disconnect negative (-) battery cable.
CAUTION Installing the 15 Amp fuse could cause the
engine to start.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed
from the control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring
has been completed and inspected.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds
increase the risk of injury and damage to the generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on the
generator.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator
supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when
running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generator in any way.
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Reproduction