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030212 (2.5 kW)
030213 (2.8 kW)
Owner’s Manual
CAUTION
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manual and follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
Manual No. 196978GS
JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Revision 0 (04/22/2005)
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SAFETY RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to Know Your Generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 alert you to potential personal injury Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 hazards. Obey all safety messages that Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 follow th
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SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable an odorless, colorless, poison gas. and 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 PETROL Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes windows, doors, ventilation intakes
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SAFETY RULES WARNING CAUTION Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of pull hand and arm toward engine faster than injury 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 When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt gov
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR KNOW YOUR GENERATOR - MODEL 030212 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. Rocker Switch Petrol Tank Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Recoil Starter Choke Lever Air Cleaner Receptacle Grounding Fastener Circuit Breaker Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and Oil Fill Cap/Dipsti
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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR KNOW YOUR GENERATOR - MODEL 030213 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. Rocker Switch Petrol Tank Recoil Starter Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Choke Lever Air Cleaner Receptacles Circuit Breaker AC Voltmeter Grounding Fastener AC Voltmeter — Indicates output voltage. Oil Fill Cap/Dip
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ASSEMBLY Add Petrol ASSEMBLY NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on petrol only. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for It will not operate on paraffin, diesel or other fuels. use after it has been properly serviced with the WARNING recommended oil and petrol. Petrol and its vapors are extremely flammable Remove Generator From Carton and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or 1. Set carton on a rigid flat surface. death. 2. Carefully open top flaps of shippi
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USING THE 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 Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded fainting or death. to the generator frame). Operate generator
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OPERATING THE GENERATOR NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if OPERATING THE unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. GENERATOR This unit may be equipped with a low oil protection CAUTION device. See engine manual. Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can WARNING damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Running engines produce heat.Temperature of to it. muffler and nearby areas
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OPERATING THE GENERATOR Figure 5 — 230 Volt AC, 20 Amp Receptacle RECEPTACLES 3-Wire Cord Set CAUTION Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity. NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload 230V Generator”. AC Voltmeter (Model 030213 Only) Use the voltmeter as a visual aid. It indicates AC voltage. If the meter indicates that AC output voltage is far
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OPERATING THE 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 generator capacity.Take Capacity special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items Figure 6 - Wattage Reference Chart you will power at the same time. Fo
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SPECIFICATIONS / MAINTENANCE Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Model 030212 and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,250 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . .2,500 watts dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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STORAGE 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 Other Storage Tips cannot be done and you must store the unit for more To prevent gum from forming in petrol system or on than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it essential carburetor parts, add petrol stabilizer into for storage. petrol tank and fill with fresh petrol. Run the unit for several
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution 1. Circuit breaker is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Poor connection or defective 2. Check and repair. cord set. Engine is running, but no AC 3. Connected device is bad. 3. Connect another device that is in output is available. good condition. 4. Fault in generator. 4. Contact Briggs and Stratton service facility. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. Engine runs good but bogs down 2. Generator is o
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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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty
