Briggs & Stratton 203985GS, Operator'S Manual

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Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTE:
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See Don’t
Overload Generator .
Oil Pressure Shutdown
If engine oil pressure drops below a preset level, an oil
switch will stop the engine. Check oil level with dipstick.
If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick:
1. DO NOT try to restart the engine.
2. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick:
1. Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
2. Restart engine. If the engine stops again a low oil
pressure condition may still exist. DO NOT try to restart
the engine.
3. Contact a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer.
4. DO NOT operate engine until oil pressure is corrected.
Stopping the Engine
1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Push engine rocker switch to stop position ( O ).
4. Move fuel valve to “
Off
” position.
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 problem, you need to
perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil.
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following Maintenance Schedule in
Maintenance section.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
WARNING
Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “
Choke
”
position.
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
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before
stopping generator.