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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operario
Questions? Help is just a moment away!
Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
030210-2
Call: Generator Helpline
Llame: Línea Directa del Generador
(8000W)
1-800-743-4115 M-F 8-5 CT
web: www.briggsandstratton.com
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Before using this product, read this manual and follow all Antes de utilizar el producto, lea este manual y siga todas las
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. Reglas de Seguridad e Instrucciones de Uso.
BRIGGS & S
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8000W Portable Generator SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . .
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8000W Portable Generator WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and an odorless, colorless, poison gas. explosive. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or fainting or death. death. Operate generator ONLY outdoors. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before windows, doors, venti
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8000W Portable Generator WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Running engines produce heat.Temperature of and damage to generator. muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Severe burns can occur on contact. DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed structures or damage fuel tank ca
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8000W Portable Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this operator’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Start Button Recoil Starter Battery Float Charger Rocker Switch Oil Fill Cap Fuel Tank Choke Lever 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers (AC) 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle Groun
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8000W Portable Generator ASSEMBLY ELECTRIC START Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for Your unit is equipped with electric start capability but can use after it has been properly serviced with the be started manually. If you choose not to use the electric recommended oil and fuel. start feature, you do not need to connect the negative battery cable. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at Check Battery / Attach Negative
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8000W Portable Generator 5. Install e-ring with pliers, squeezing from top of e-ring Install Wheel Kit to bottom of axle. The wheel kit is designed to greatly improve the portability of your generator. CAUTION NOTE: Wheel kit is not intended for over-the-road use. E-rings can cause eye injury. You will need the following tools to install this wheel kit: E-rings can spring back and become airborne when installing or removing. 1/2" or 13mm socket wrench Always wear eye protection when installi
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8000W Portable Generator Add Fuel BEFORE STARTING THE NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on ENGINE gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications). Add Engine Oil WARNING Place generator on a level surface. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. CAUTION Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has death. been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure. W
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8000W Portable Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, generator frame components to the ground terminals on structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. the AC output receptacles.The system ground is connected Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of generator to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the including overhead.
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8000W Portable Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of GENERATOR muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger Severe burns can occur on contact. before starting the generator. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. Starting the Engine DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust gases. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
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8000W Portable Generator This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single Stopping the Engine phase loads requiring up to 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from at 30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine loads at 30 Amps each.The outlet is protected by a 30 Amp with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. rocker switch circuit breaker. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minut
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8000W Portable Generator BATTERY CHARGER COLD WEATHER Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery OPERATION charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below in a dry location, such as inside a garage. 40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery Float Charger” jack, may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the which is located on the starter switch (Figure 8). Plug
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8000W Portable Generator 6. Start generator as described in the section “Starting Creating a Temporary Shelter the Engine”, then place carton over generator. Keep at 1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. least 5 ft. (152 cm) 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 WARNING sides of carton to fit over generator as shown in Figure 9
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8000W Portable Generator 4. Plug in and turn on the next load. DON'T OVERLOAD 5. Again, permit the generator to stabilize. GENERATOR 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, Capacity as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Figure 10 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at
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8000W Portable Generator NOTE: DO NOT use a garden hose to clean generator. SPECIFICATIONS Water can enter engine fuel system and cause problems. In Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,500 watts addition, if water enters generator through cooling air slots, Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8,000 watts some of the water will be retained in voids and cracks of AC Load Current: the rotor and stator winding insulation.Water and dir
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8000W Portable Generator Engine Storage STORAGE See engine operator’s manual for instructions. The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot Other Storage Tips be done and you must store the unit for more than To prevent gum from forming in fuel system or on 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for essential carburetor parts, add fuel stabilizer into fuel storage. tank and fill with fresh fuel. Run the unit
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8000W Portable Generator TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is 1. Reset circuit breaker. open. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact Authorized service facility. No AC output is available, but 3. Poor connection or defective cord 3. Check and repair. generator is running. set. 4. Connected device is bad. 4. Connect another device that is in good condition. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Generator runs good at no-load
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8000W Portable Generator NOTES 18
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC EQUIPMENT OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2004 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warrant
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Generador Portátil de 8000W CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Conozca Su Generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-26 su integridad física. Siga
