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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.

Manual No. 313733GS Revision -

Inverter Generator

Operator’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for PowerBoss

Page 1: ...BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC MILWAUKEE WISCONSIN U S A Manual No 313733GS Revision Inverter Generator Operator s Manual N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 2: ...ore attempting to start or operate this equipment Save these instructions for future reference This generator requires final assembly before use Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instru...

Page 3: ...ceptacles 10 Operation 11 Starting the Engine 11 Connecting Electrical Loads 11 Stopping the Engine 12 POWERSMART Mode 12 Charging a Battery 12 Don t Overload Generator 13 Maintenance 14 Maintenance S...

Page 4: ...a hazard The warnings in this manual and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are therefore not all inclusive If you use a procedure work method or operating technique that the manufacturer does n...

Page 5: ...ve OFF DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill Disconnect spark plug wire WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK Store away from furnaces stoves water heaters clot...

Page 6: ...le standing in water while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator WARNING Exhaust heat gases could ignite combustibles str...

Page 7: ...Fuel Fuel must meet these requirements Clean fresh unleaded gasoline A minimum of 87 octane 87 AKI 91 RON For high altitude use see High Altitude Gasoline with up to 10 ethanol gasohol or up to 15 MTB...

Page 8: ...s that the AC stator winding is isolated from the grounding fastener and the AC receptacle ground pins On a floating neutral generator the AC receptacle ground pins are not functional Electrical devic...

Page 9: ...eceptacle is protected by a push to reset circuit breaker J Grounding Fastener Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area K POWERSMART Switch Use this switch...

Page 10: ...and push the button in to reset the circuit breaker This receptacle allows you to recharge a 12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery with the battery charge cable provided This receptacle...

Page 11: ...o Run position and crank until engine starts NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run or if unit shuts down during operation make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil...

Page 12: ...ent caps make sure they are installed and are tight 4 Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to battery post or terminal indicated by Positive POS or 5 Connect battery charge cable clamp w...

Page 13: ...ze engine runs smoothly and attached device operates properly 4 Plug in and turn on the next load 5 Again permit the generator to stabilize 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional load NEVER add mo...

Page 14: ...aves or any other foreign material NOTICE DO NOT use water or other liquids to clean generator Liquids can enter engine fuel system causing poor performance and or failure to occur In addition if liqu...

Page 15: ...eratures Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals Checking Oil Level Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation Keep oil level mainta...

Page 16: ...if you run it with a dirty air cleaner Service more often if operating under dirty or dusty conditions To service the air cleaner follow these steps 1 Loosen the side maintenance cover screws and rem...

Page 17: ...er screen 3 Inspect screen and obtain a replacement if torn perforated or otherwise damaged DO NOT use a defective screen If screen is not damaged clean it with a brush 4 Reattach screen to muffler Re...

Page 18: ...from crankcase Refill with recommended grade See Changing Engine Oil Other Storage Tips 1 DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless it has been treated as described in Long Term Storage Ins...

Page 19: ...to Off 2 Fuel cap vent lever is in Off position 3 Low oil indicator light comes on Low oil level 4 Dirty air cleaner 5 Out of fuel 6 Stale fuel 7 Spark plug wire not connected to spark plug 8 Bad spa...

Page 20: ...enienced Any Authorized Service Dealer may perform warranty repairs Most warranty repairs are handled routinely but sometimes requests for warranty service may not be appropriate For example warranty...

Page 21: ...21 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 22: ...22 www 1800generator com au N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 23: ...23 N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n...

Page 24: ...utomotive Engineers code J1940 Small Engine Power Torque Rating Procedure and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 Revision 2002 05 Torque values are derived...