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Operator’s Manual
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Model No. 030331 (3550 Watt Portable Generator) Manual No. 202371GS Revision - (12/13/2006)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Troy-Bilt generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Troy-Bilt brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Troy-Bilt generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generators and how to avoid them. Because Troy-Bilt does not necessarily know all the applications this generator c
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Hazard Symbols and Meanings Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its A B C limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads. The generator’s revolving field is driven at about 3,600 rp
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WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and chemicals known to the State of California to cause explosive. cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL • Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before Failure to isolate generator from power utility can removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowl
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WARNING CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury Contact with muffler area can result in serious and damage to generator. burns. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • DO NOT modify generator in any
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Assembly 2a Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt B to assemble or operate your new generator. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use A after it has been properly serviced with the recommended fuel and oil level is verified. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at (888) 611-6708. If calling for assistance, please have the model, revision, and serial number from the data tag C available. See Features and Co
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Add Engine Oil WARNING 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. explosive. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or ambient temperature. death. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of WHEN ADDING FUEL provided oil bottle into oil fill opening. • Turn
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System Ground Generator Location The generator has a system ground that connects the Clearances and Air Movement generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to WARNING the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, frame). structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. Special Requirements • Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator There may be Feder
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Features and Controls Read this operator’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. G M N A L K J D C F B E H A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be F - Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code used to supply electrical power for the operation of of engine. Please have these readily availab
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Use each receptacle to operate 120 Volt AC, single-phase, Cord Sets and Receptacles 60 Hz electrical loads requiring up to 2,400 watts (2.4 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 20 Amps of current. Use cord sets that are rated for 125 Volt cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. AC loads at 20 Amps (or greater). Inspect extension cords before each use. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use NOTICE them. Extension cord sets used should be
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Operation WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result Starting the Engine in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and arm Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the toward engine faster than you can let go. following start instructions: Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result. 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a level an
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Connecting Electrical Loads Stopping the Engine 1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes 1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator after starting. panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in and turned ON. 2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 Volt AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads. 2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator. NOTE: 3. Push engine rocker swit
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NEVER add more loads than the generator capacity. Take Don’t Overload Generator special care to consider surge loads in generator capacity, as Capacity described above. You must make sure your generator can supply enough Wattage Reference Guide rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: Rated* Additional Tool or Appliance (Running) Surge 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. Watts (Starting) 2. Total the rat
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Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. Maintenance Schedule - Fill in Dates as You Complete Regular Service Maintenance Task Service Intervals Service Dates Before Each Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Hours Use or Yearly or Yearly or Yearly X Clean debris X Check oil level 1 X Change engine oil 2 X Service air cleaner X Service spark plug 2 X Clea
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Checking Oil Level Engine Maintenance Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least WARNING every 5 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or 3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill electric shock. opening. 4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap. WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR • Disconnect the spark pl
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4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a Service Spark Plug suitable container. Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine fill cap. to start easier and run better. 6. Slowly pour oil (about 20 oz.) into oil fill opening (B) to 1. Clean area around spark plug. the point of overflowing (C) at oil fill cap. DO NOT 2. Remove and inspect spark plug
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1. To remove muffler heat shield (A) from muffler (B), Air Cooling System remove four screws that connect guard to muffler Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and bracket. cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have an authorized Briggs & Stratton service dealer clean the cooling system per C recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in beginning of Maintenance section). Equally important is to keep top of engine free f
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Change Oil Storage While engine is still warm, drain oil from crankcase. Refill The generator should be started at least once every seven with recommended grade. days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use Oil Cylinder Bore the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. • Remove spark plug and pour about 1/2 ounce (15 ml) Generator Storage of clean engine oil into the cylinder. • Clean the generator as outlined i
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact authorized service facility. Engine is running, but no AC 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 3. Check and repair. output is available. 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. 2. Engine speed is too slow. 2. Contact authorized service
