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6200 Watt Portable Generator
Operator’s Manual
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC
JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.
Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 197523GS Revision D (06/05/2007)
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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. Place a wheel (B) on each side as shown below. fuel and oil. 4. Place a washer (C) on axle and then place an e-ring (D) If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, in axle groove. please call the generator helpline at (800) 743
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1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. Add Engine Oil 1. Place generator on a flat, level surface. 2. Slowly add unleaded gasoline (A) to fuel tank (B). Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" (4 cm) of tank 2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap. space (C) for fuel expansion. NOTE: See the section Oil to review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current B ambient temperature. C 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour
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5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are Generator Location tight and secure. Clearances and Air Movement NOTE: Charge prior to use following the instructions in the section Battery Float Charger. WARNING System Ground Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the • Keep at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) clearance on all sides of generator
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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. A J H B C D E F G A - Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons (26.5 L). H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air. B - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be used to supply elect
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This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase Cord Sets and Receptacles loads requiring up to 6,200 watts of power (6.2 kW) at Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension 25.8 Amps for 240 Volts or two independent 120 Volt loads cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. at 25.8 Amps each. The outlet is protected by a push-to- Inspect extension cords before each use. reset circuit breaker. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them. Exten
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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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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 Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Every 100 Every 250 Each Use or Yearly or Yearly Hours or Yearly Hours or Yearly X Clean debris X Check oil level 1 X Change engine oil 2 X Service air cleaner X S
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* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting. NOTICE ** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil Improper treatment of generator can damage it and consumption. Check oil level more frequently. shorten its life. NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. certification mark and API service symbol with • DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING”
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3. Clean area around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plug Service Spark Plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor. Change the spark plug every 100 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first. This will help your engine to start easier and run better. 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and reset spark plug gap to recommended gap if necessary (see Specifications). C B A 4. Remove oil drain
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1. To remove muffler heat shield (A) from muffler (B), Check Valve Clearance remove four screws that connect guard to muffler Regular valve clearance check and adjustment will improve bracket. performance and extend engine life. This procedure cannot be done without partial engine disassembly and the use of special tools. For this reason we recommend that you have C an authorized service dealer check and adjust valve clearance at recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in the Maintenance
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Change Engine 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. See Changing Engine Oil. 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. • C
