Briggs & Stratton 30253, Operator'S Manual

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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR
Read this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator, to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacle
Removable Fuel Tank
Choke Lever
Recoil Starter
Rocker Switch
Circuit Breakers
(AC)
120/240 Volt AC,
30 Amp Receptacle
Air Cleaner
Grounding Fastener
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick
Vent Knob
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting,
appliance, tool and motor loads.
120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
Circuit Breakers (AC) — Each receptacle is provided
with a "push to reset" circuit breaker to protect the
generator against electrical overload. Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add oil to engine
here.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
Removable Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (5) U.S. gallons.
Easily removed for convenient refueling.
Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch OFF engine.
Serial Number Label — Provides model, revision and
serial number of generator. Please have these readily
available when calling for assistance.
Vent Knob — Must be open when generator is running.
Serial Number Label