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Owner’s Manual
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
Manual No. 194517GS
Revision 1 (07/06/2005) JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
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5,250 Watt 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 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . .
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5,250 Watt 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,
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. electric shock. DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR speed. GENERATOR DO NOT modify generator in any way. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug
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5,250 Watt Portable 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. Rocker Switch Fuel Tank (on engine shroud) Recoil Starter Choke Lever Circuit Air Cleaner Breakers (AC) 120/240 Volt AC, Spark Arrester Muffler 30 Amp Receptacle Oil Fill 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to ASSEMBLY engine owner’s manual for recommendations. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated use after it has been properly serviced with the and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional recommended oil and fuel. lubrication for the life of the bearing. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the genera
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5,250 Watt Portable 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 connected Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, to the AC neutral wire (see “Equipment Description”, fainting or death. earlier in this manual). O
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of GENERATOR muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C). Starting the Engine Severe burns can occur on contact. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, following start instructions: ect. can catch fire. 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator Stopping the Engine 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking 1. Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel Receptacle receptacles. Never start or stop engine with electrical Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a devices plugged in and turned ON. 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volt AC loads at 30 Amps (or 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to greater) (Figure 5).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you stabilize internal temperatures of eng
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5,250 Watt 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 7 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will powe
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator Generator Maintenance SPECIFICATIONS Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,350 watts and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5,250 watts environment where it will not be exposed to excessive AC Load Current: dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5,250 Watt Portable 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, empty all three supplied fuel storage. stabilizer containers into fuel tank and f
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5,250 Watt 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-
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5,250 Watt Portable Generator NOTES 14
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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
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5,250 Watt Generador Portátil CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES TABLA DE CONTENIDOS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD Reglas De Seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-18 Éste es el símbolo de alerta de seguridad. Sirve Conozca Su Generador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 para advertir al usuario de un posible riesgo para Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 su integridad física.
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5,250 Watt Generador Portátil 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 en
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5,250 Watt Generador Portátil PRECAUCIÓN ADVERTENCIA Las velocidades de operación en exceso, aumentan los riesgos de heridas y daños al generador. Chispear involuntario puede tener como resultado el Las velocidades bajan en exceso, imponen una carga muy pesada. fuego o el golpe eléctrico. NO cambie ninguna velocidad determinada. El generador suministra una frecuencia y un voltaje calificado cuando funciona a una velocidad determinada. CUANDO AJUSTE O HAGA REPARACIONES A SU GENERADOR NO modif
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5,250 Watt Generador Portátil CONOZCA SU GENERADOR LEA ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Y LAS REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD ANTES DE OPERAR SU GENERADOR. Compare las ilustraciones con su Generador para familiarizarse con las ubicaciones de los diferentes controles y ajustes. Conserve este manual para referencias futuras. Interruptor Balancín Culatazo el Principio Tanque de Combustible Palanca del Cebador Cortacircuitos Depurador de Aire Silenciador Apagachispas Tomacorrientes con Dispositivo de Seguridad Tapa
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5,250 Watt Generador Portátil NOTA: Verifique el aceite del motor de manera frecuente MONTAJE cuando éste se esfuerce demasiado. Consulte el manual del Su generador requiere de ciertos procedimientos de montaje y propietario del motor para conocer cuáles son las solo estará listo para ser utilizado después de haberle recomendaciones al respecto. suministrado servicio con el combustible y aceite recomendados. NOTA: El campo giratorio del generador se encuentra en un Si usted tiene problemas con e
