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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. Turn key in start switch to off (
o
) position.
4. Turn fuel valve to the off position (
o
).
Low oil shutdown
If the engine oil 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 an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
3. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
if oil level is below add mark on dipstick:
1. Add oil to bring level to FULL mark.
2. Restart engine and if the engine stops again a low oil condition may still exist.
DO NOT try to restart the engine.
3. Contact an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer.
4. DO NOT operate engine until oil level is corrected.
cold weather operation
Figure
5
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 on 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.
Building a cold weather shelter
1. Using non combustible material with a fire rating of at least one hour, build a
shelter that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator. Make sure
muffler side of generator is exposed.
NOTICE
Contact your local building material supplier for non combustible materials
with a fire rating of at least one hour.
NOTICE
Be sure shelter can easily be repositioned for change in wind direction.
2. DO NOT enclose generator any more than shown. Shelter should hold enough
heat created by the generator to prevent icing problem.
NOTICE
If a wheel kit is installed on the generator, enlarge shelter accordingly.
3. Cut appropriate slots to access receptacles of unit.
4. Face exposed end away from wind and elements.
5. Locate generator as described in the section
Generator Location
. Keep exhaust
gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes
or other openings.
6. Start generator as described in the section
Starting the Engine
, then place
shelter over generator. Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead with shelter in place.
7. Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
8. Turn engine OFF and let cool two (2) minutes before refueling. Let any spilled
fuel evaporate before starting engine.
warning
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “
choke
” position (
).
warning
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death, serious injury, headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors,
ventilation intakes, or other openings.
• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile
equipment, marine applications, or enclosure, even if windows and doors are open.
warning
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or
damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
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 1.5 m (5 ft.) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.
• Remove shelter when temperatures are above 40°F [4°C].
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