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Snapper 3250 Watt Generator

• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for

adequate ventilation.

• DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure,

including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.

DANGER

• When using generator for backup power, notify utility

company. Use approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.

• Use a ground circuit fault interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or

highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work.

• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn,

frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.

• DO NOT operate generator in the rain.
• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing

in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or

service generator.

Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.

DANGER

• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette

during and for several minutes after charging a battery.

• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.

Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long
time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe
chemical burns.

DANGER

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before

removing gas cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors.

• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

other ignition sources.

• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel

to spill.

• This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine

applications.

WHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

• Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff

valve OFF.

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL
IN TANK

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes

dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors.

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.

WARNING

• This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation

33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications.

• Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved

generator could result in bodily injury and/or property
damage.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for 1667-0

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Model No 1667 0 3250 Watt AC Generator Manual No 190675GS Revision 3 11 06 2003 Questions Help is just a moment away Contact your Local Snapper Service Center Web www snapper com or www briggsandstratton com ...

Page 2: ...refer to the engine owner s manual SAFETY RULES This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death The safety alert symbol is used with a signal word DANGER CAUTION WARNING a pictorial and or a safety message to alert you to hazards DANGER indicates a hazard which if not avo...

Page 3: ... Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas during recharging Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long time after battery has been charged Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion You can be blinded or severely injured Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely caustic Contact with battery fluid will cause severe chemical burns DANGER WHEN ADDING FUEL Turn ...

Page 4: ...rom generator before stopping generator Exceeding generators wattage amperage capacity can damage generator and or electrical devices connected to it CAUTION WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock WARNING Use generator only...

Page 5: ... a push to reset circuit breaker to protect the generator against electrical overload Fuel Tank Capacity of one U S gallon Grounding Fastener If required please consult a qualified electrician electrical inspector or local agency having jurisdiction Recoil starter Used to start the engine Rocker Switch Set this switch to On before using recoil starter Set switch to Off to switch OFF engine KNOW YO...

Page 6: ...to retain the mounting leg 9 Center the lifting handle on generator end of cradle Attach the handle using two 13mm wrenches with two capscrews and two hex nuts BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE Add Engine Oil and Fuel Place generator on a level surface Refer to engine owner s manual and follow oil and fuel recommendations and instructions NOTE Check oil often during engine break in Refer to engine owner ...

Page 7: ... engine owner s manual NOTE If engine starts but fails to run or if unit shuts down during operation make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device See engine manual Connecting Electrical Loads Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after starting Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC sin...

Page 8: ...rcuit breaker Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC single phase 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2 400 watts 2 4 kW at 20 Amps of current Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volts at 20 Amps or greater 120 Volt AC 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Use a NEMA L5 30 plug with this receptacle Connect a 3 wire cord set rated for 125 Volts AC at 30 Amps to the plug Figure 4 Use this receptacle to ...

Page 9: ...tor output to stabilize 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 more loads than the generator capacity Take special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity as described above Wattages listed are approximate only Check tool or applianc...

Page 10: ... material NOTE DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems In addition if water enters generator through cooling air slots some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of the rotor and stator winding insulation Water and dirt buildup on the generator internal windings will eventually decrease the insulation resistance of these winding...

Page 11: ...from forming in fuel system or on essential carburetor parts add fuel stabilizer into fuel tank and fill with fresh gasoline Run the unit for several minutes to circulate the additive through the carburetor The unit and fuel can then be stored for up to 24 months Fuel stabilizer can be purchased locally DO NOT store gasoline from one season to another unless it has been treated as described above ...

Page 12: ... good at no load but bogs down when loads are connected 1 Short circuit in a connected load 2 Generator is overloaded 3 Shorted generator circuit 1 Disconnect shorted electrical load 2 See Don t Overload Generator 3 Contact Authorized service facility Engine will not start or starts and runs rough Low oil level Fill crankcase to proper level or place generator on level surface Engine shuts down wh...

Page 13: ...13 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator NOTES ...

Page 14: ...14 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator SCHEMATIC ...

Page 15: ...15 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator WIRING DIAGRAM ...

Page 16: ...16 Snapper 3250 Watt Generator EXPLODED VIEW MAIN UNIT ...

Page 17: ...REW 16 189645GS ASSY Control Panel see page 18 17 74908GS SCREW 18 189999GS DECAL Control Panel 19 91825GS RECTIFIER Brush Bridge 20 66849GS SCREW 21 86494GS SCREW Wing 22 26850GS WASHER 23 14353621GS WIRE Ground 24 B4986GS DECAL Ground 25 23762GS WASHER 26 84346GS SCREW 27 86292GS SCREW 28 84242GS GROMMET Plastic RBC 29 BB3061GS BOTTLE Oil 31 191775GS DECAL Start Instructions 33 77816GS DECAL Cau...

Page 18: ... PANEL Item Part Description 1 95600GS COVER Control Panel 2 75475GS SCREW 3 94396BGS BREAKER Circuit 4 94396FGS BREAKER Circuit 5 23365GS WASHER 6 68759GS OUTLET 120V 20A Duplex 7 38150GS WASHER 8 22264GS WASHER Lock 9 51715GS NUT 10 68868GS OUTLET Locking 120V AC 30A ...

Page 19: ...1 87005AGS PIN Retaining 2 87280GS WHEEL 3 93728GS STUD Axle 4 94222QGS JAM NUT Lock 5 49808GS WASHER 6 190505GS LEG Mounting 8 B84910GS HANDLE Lifting Includes Item 9 9 75928GS GRIP Handle 10 39287GS SCREW 11 52858GS NUT Lock 12 77395GS NUT Lock 13 47411GS SCREW 14 87841GS MOUNT Rubber Donut ...

Page 20: ...s performance and reliability This warranty also does not cover normal maintenance such as adjustments fuel system cleaning and obstruction due to chemical dirt carbon or lime etc Other Exclusions Also excluded from this warranty are wear items such as quick couplers oil gauges belts o rings filters pump packing etc pumps which have been run without water supplied or damage or malfunctions resulti...

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