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Owner’s Manual
Manuel de l'utilisateur
Manual del Propietario
Model / Modèle / Modelo
01894
(7000W)
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7000W 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 hazards. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Obey all safety messages that follow this Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7000W Generator DANGER 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, ventilation in
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7000W 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 and place the
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7000W 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 Circuit Oil Fill Cap Fuel Tank Breaker Air Cleaner Circuit Breakers (AC) 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacles Spark Arrester Muffler 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle Choke Lever Data Tag 12 Volt DC
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Nylon Washers 7000W Generator Attach Handle ASSEMBLY You will need two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches to attach handle. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for 1. Attach handle to right side of generator frame (viewing use after it has been properly serviced with the unit from front), as shown in Figure 1, with a 60 mm recommended oil and fuel. capscrew, flat washers, nylon washers, and lock nut. If you have any problems with the assembly of your Figure 1 — Attach Handle generator, please
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7000W Generator 1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a BEFORE STARTING THE minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel. ENGINE 2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. 3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful Add Engine Oil not to overfill.Allow about 2.25" of tank space for fuel Place generator on a level surface. expansion (Figure 2). Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion CAUTION Any attempt to crank or start the engine be
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7000W Generator Generator Location USING THE GENERATOR Generator Clearance System Ground DANGER 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 (the neutral is bonded to the fainting or death. generator frame). Operate generator ONLY
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7000W Generator OPERATING THE WARNING Running engines produce heat.Temperature of GENERATOR muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed CAUTION 150°F (65°C). Severe burns can occur on contact. Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected Combustible debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, to it. ect. can catch fire. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. See “Don’t Overload Generator”. Allow equipment to cool before touching. Start generator
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7000W Generator 3. Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect the Stopping the Engine RED jumper cable clamp to the generator’s POSITIVE 1. Unplug all electrical loads from generator panel battery terminal (Figure 7). receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical Figure 7 — Jumper Cable Connections devices plugged in and turned on. 2. Let engine run at no–load for 30 seconds to stabilize the internal temperatures of engine and generator. Grounding 3. Turn start switch to “Stop” p
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7000W Generator 2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when Figure 8 — Battery Connections generator is being started and while in operation. 3. Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time. IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 16 for additional information. COLD WEATHER 7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges
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7000W 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 10. 8. Cut out one long side of carton to expose muffler side of unit as shown in Figure 10. IMPORTANT: The generator must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from structures having combustible walls and/o
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7000W Generator 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex RECEPTACLES Receptacle CAUTION Each receptacle (Figure 12) is protected against overload by Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater a 20 Amp push–to–reset circuit breaker. than generator output capacity. Figure 12 — 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply. DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”. 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp,
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7000W 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 14 - Wattage Reference Chart rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you Additional will power at the same
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7000W Generator 2. Place the oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base SPECIFICATIONS of the generator, as shown. Maximum Surge Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12,250 Watts 3. Follow the instructions given in the engine owner’s Continuous Wattage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . 7,000 Watts manual for draining oil. Power Factor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 4. After oil has drained, reinstall the oil drain plug. Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current 5. R
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7000W Generator Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil. Generator Maintenance Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris. Generator maintenance consists of keeping the unit clean and dry. Operate and store the unit in a clean dry Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow environment where it will not be exposed to excessive away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and opening on dust, dirt, moisture or any corrosive vapors. Cooling air generator.These open
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7000W 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 but "bogs
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7000W 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 parts submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by purchaser. This warranty
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7000W Génératrice TABLE DES MATIÈRES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ Règles de Sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22 Ceci est la sûreté le symbole vif. Il est utilisé pour Connaissez Votre Générateur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 vous alerter aux dangers de blessure personnels Assemblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 potentiels. Obéir tous messages de sûreté qui suivent Opération . . .
