Before starting the engine, Add engine oil, Add fuel – Briggs & Stratton 030222 User Manual

Page 7: Caution, Warning

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ASSEMBLY

5000W Portable Generator

PowerBOSS™

6.

Retain wheel on axle stud with retaining pin. Install
other wheel on remaining axle stud the same way.

7.

Attach support leg using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches
with 20mm cap screws and lock nuts.

8.

Center lifting handle on generator end of cradle.
Attach handle using two 1/2” or 13mm wrenches with
45mm capscrews and hex nuts.

BEFORE STARTING THE

ENGINE

Add Engine Oil

• Place generator on a level surface.

• Refer to engine owner’s manual and follow oil

recommendations and instructions.

NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine owner’s manual for recommendations.

NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).

1.

Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.

Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.

Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 2).

4.

Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

CAUTION

• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.

• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this

instruction will void warranty.

Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.

WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before

removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors.

• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and

other ignition sources.

• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.

WARNING

Fuel

Tank

1.5” Air

Space

Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion

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