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G1000
Owner’s Manual / Manual del Propietario
Snapper™ is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
Snapper™ se usa abajo licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products.
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Preguntas? La ayuda es justa un momento lejos!
Call: Generator Helpline - 1-800-317-7833 M-F 8-5 CT
Llamada: Generador Helpline - 1-800-317-7833 M-F 8-5 CT
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 01666-0 (1000 Watt AC Generator) Ma
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Snapper G1000 Generator 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 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Snapper G1000 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 will 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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Snapper G1000 Generator WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury pull hand and arm toward engine faster than and damage to generator. you can let go. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies could result. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed When starting engine, pull cord slowly until re
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Snapper G1000 Generator KNOW YOUR GENERATOR Read this owner’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. Spark Plug (inside Fuel Tank cover) Engine ON/OFF Switch 12 Volt DC, 8.3 Amp Choke Lever Accessory Jack Circuit Breaker (AC) Air Cleaner 120 Volt AC, 7.5 Amp Receptacle Fuel Shut-Off Valve Recoil Starter Oil Fill/Dr
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Snapper G1000 Generator ASSEMBLY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for Add Engine Oil and Fuel use after it has been properly serviced with the Place generator on a level surface. recommended oil and fuel. If you have any problems with the assembly of your CAUTION generator, please call the generator helpline at Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has 1-800-317-7833. If calling for assistance, please have the been properly filled with the
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Snapper G1000 Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground WARNING The generator has a system ground that connects the Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, generator frame components to the ground terminals on an odorless, colorless, poison gas. the AC output receptacles. The system ground is not Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, connected to the AC neutral wire. If the generator is fainting or death. tested by a receptacle tester, it will
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Snapper G1000 Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will GENERATOR pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. CAUTION Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can could result. damage generator and/or electrical devices connected When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt to it. and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. See “Don’t Overload Generator”. NEVER start or
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Snapper G1000 Generator 3. If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure Stopping the Engine they are installed and are tight. 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from 4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the generator panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop 12 Volt DC panel receptacle. engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to battery post or terminal indicated by Positive, 2. Let engine run at no
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Snapper G1000 Generator This receptacle can not recharge 6 Volt batteries and can CONNECTOR PLUGS not be used to crank an engine having a discharged battery. See “Charging a Battery” (page 9) before attempting to CAUTION recharge a battery. Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. EXTENSION CORDS NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. Use only high quality, well-insulated extension cords with
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Snapper G1000 Generator In an emergency, use the original shipping carton as a For a more permanent shelter, build a structure that will temporary shelter: enclose three sides and the top of the generator. 7. Cut off all carton flaps. 7. Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed, as shown in Figure 6. 8. Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler side of unit as shown in Figure 6. IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls
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Snapper G1000 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 7 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at t
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Snapper G1000 Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Rated Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,000 Watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Rated Running Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Rated Maximum Current dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air At 120 Volts AC . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Snapper G1000 Generator Engine Storage STORAGE See engine owner’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 for
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Snapper G1000 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 b
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Snapper G1000 Generator NOTES 16
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SNAPPER™ OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective August 1, 2004 LIMITED WARRANTY “Snapper™ is a licensed trademark of Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Briggs & Stratton Power Products will repair or replace, free of charge, any part, or parts of the equipment** that are defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty is effective for the time periods and subject to the conditi
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Snapper G1000 Generador TABLA DE CONTENIDOS INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-20 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Conozca Su Generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Ensamblaje. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 su integridad física. Siga todos los mensajes de Fun
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Snapper G1000 Generador ADVERTENCIA ADVERTENCIA Al generador funcionar, se produce monóxido de La combustible y sus vapores son extremadamente carbono, un gas inodoro y venenoso. inflamables y explosivos. El respirar el monóxido de carbono, producirá El fuego o una explosión pueden causar quemaduras náusea, desmayo o la muerte. severas e inclusive la muerte. Opere el generador SOLAMENTE al aire libre. CUANDO AÑADA COMBUSTIBLE O VACÍE EL Asegúrese de que los gases de escape no puedan entrar p
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Snapper G1000 Generador ADVERTENCIA PRECAUCIÓN El rápido repliegue del cable del arrancador Las velocidades de operación en exceso, aumentan los (retroceso) impedirá que el usuario suelte el cable a riesgos de heridas y daños al generador. tiempo y tirará de su mano y brazo hacia el motor. Las velocidades bajan en exceso, imponen una carga muy pesada. Como resultado, podrían producirse fracturas, NO cambie ninguna velocidad determinada. El generador suministra contusiones o esguinces. una frec
