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8000 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 195693GS Revision E (05/29/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hazard Symbols and Meanings Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its A B C limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator’s revolving field is D E F driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cyli
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WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and chemicals known to the State of California to cause explosive. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before Failure to isolate generator from power utility can removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowl
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WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Contact with muffler area can result in serious and damage to generator. burns. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • DO NOT modify generator in any
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Install the wheel kit as follows: Assembly 1. Tip generator so that generator rests on frame with Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use engine end up. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended 2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets. fuel and oil. 3. Slide a wheel (B) over the axle. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, NOTE: Be sure to install both wheels with the air pressure please call the generator helpline at (800) 743-41
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. NOTE: See Oil in Engine Maintenance to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or viscosity for current ambient temperature. death. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of WHEN ADDING FUEL provided oil bottle into oil fill openi
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Attach Negative Battery Cable System Ground Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can be The generator has a system ground that connects the started manually. If you choose not to use the electric start generator frame components to the ground terminals on the feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to cable. the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame). The sealed battery on the gener
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Generator Location Clearances and Air Movement WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator including overhead. Place generator outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT place generator where exhaust gas (A) could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust gas is kept A away from any windows, doors,
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Features and Controls 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. K J H A B C G D F E A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and used to supply electrical power for the operation of debris out of intake air. 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, singl
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. 30 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole Inspect extension cords before each use. rocker switch circuit breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them
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2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when Battery Float Charger generator is being started and while it is in operation. Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery 3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done use to prolong battery life. The charger has a built in in a dry location, such as inside a garage. float equalizer and will not overcharge the battery, even 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery F
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NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting Operation instructions. 5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull Starting the Engine slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before one time only to start engine. starting the generator. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the WARNING following start instructions: Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result 1. Make sure unit is on a lev
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Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the Engine 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator after starting. panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. NOTE: 3. Push engine
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Creating a Temporary Shelter 6. Start generator as described in the section Starting the Engine, then place carton over generator. Keep at least 1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator 2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to including overhead with shelter in place. expose muffler side of unit. If required, tape up other sides of carton to fit over generator as shown. WARNING Wind Contact with muffler area can res
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NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take Don’t Overload Generator special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as Capacity described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Wattage Reference Guide rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Rated* Additional Tool or Appliance (Running) Surge 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. Watts (Starting) 2. Total the rat
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Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Intervals Service Dates Before Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Every 250 Each Use or Yearly or Yearly Hours or Yearly Hours or Yearly X Clean debris X Check oil level 1 X Change engine oil Service air cleaner 2 X pre
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* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting. NOTICE ** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil Improper treatment of generator can damage it and consumption. Check oil level more frequently. shorten its life. NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. certification mark and API service symbol with • DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING”
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Changing Engine Oil To service the air cleaner, follow these steps: Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil 1. Loosen screws (A) and remove air cleaner cover (B). every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely E D hot weather, change the oil more often. C CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. B • Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory an
