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8000 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 203985GS Revision - (09/13/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with generator products and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only for
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Table of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Unpack Generator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 D E F driven at about 3,600 rpm by a single-cyli
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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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Install the wheel kit as follows: Assembly 1. Tip generator so that engine end is up. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use 2. Slide axle (A) through both mounting brackets. after it has been properly serviced with the recommended 3. Slide a wheel (B) over axle. fuel and oil. NOTE: Be sure to install wheel with raised hub inboard. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at (800) 743-4115. If calling 4. Place a washer (
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1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Engine Oil 2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. careful not to fill above the baffle (C). This allows 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. adequate space for fuel expansion as shown. NOTE: See Oil in Engine Maintenance to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct TANK B C viscosity for current ambient temperature. FUEL 3. Using oil
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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. T A S R P N B C M D L E F K G J H A - Battery Float Charger Jack — Use battery float charger L - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine. to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. M - Grounding Fastene
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 30 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads at cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. 30 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a double pole Inspect extension cords before each use. rocker switch circuit breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them
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2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when Battery Float Charger generator is being started and while it is in operation. Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery 3. Keep this charger plugged in when generator is not in charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done use to prolong battery life. The charger has a built in in a dry location, such as inside a garage. float equalizer and will not overcharge the battery, even 1. Plug charger into unit’s “Battery F
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5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull Operation slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one time only to start engine. Starting the Engine • If engine starts, proceed to step 7. IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before • If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6. starting the generator. Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the WARNING following start instructions: Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result 1. Make s
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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 and/or 240 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
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Creating a Temporary Shelter 6. Start generator as described in the section Starting the Engine, then place carton over generator. Keep at least 1. In an emergency, use the original shipping carton. 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator 2. Cut off top carton flaps and one long side of carton to including overhead with shelter in place. expose muffler side of unit. If required, tape up other sides of carton to fit over generator as shown. WARNING Wind Contact with muffler area can res
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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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Emissions Control Maintenance Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emissions control devices and systems may be performed by any Maintenance Schedule non-road engine repair establishment or individual. Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs However, to obtain ”no charge” emissions control service, first. More frequent service is required when operating in the work must be performed by a factory authorized dealer. adverse conditions noted below. See the Emissions Warranty
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Battery Maintenance Engine Maintenance Other than float charging, described elsewhere, no WARNING maintenance is required for the starting battery. Keep the battery and terminals clean and dry. IMPORTANT: Battery charging should be performed in a dry Unintentional sparking can result in fire or location, such as inside a garage. electric shock. Fuel Valve Maintenance The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup, screen, WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR retaining ring and
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Checking Oil Level Changing Engine Oil Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely 1. Make sure generator is on a level surface. hot weather, change the oil more often. 2. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick with cl
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Service Air Cleaner Service Spark Plug Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once you run it with a dirty air cleaner. each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better. Clean or replace the foam pre-filter every 25 hours of operation or sooner under dusty or dirty conditions. Clean or 1. Clean area around spark plug. replace the paper air filter every 100 hours of operation or 2. Re
