Briggs & Stratton 5550 Watt - Manual (Page 10)

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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 - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical,
lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads.
B - Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push-to-reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
C - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
D - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having
jurisdiction for grounding requirements in your area.
E - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
F - Data Tag — Provides model, revision, and serial number
of generator. Please have these readily available when
calling for assistance.
G - Engine Identification — Provides model, type and code
of engine. Please have these readily available if calling for
assistance.
H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
J - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
K - Fuel Tank — Capacity of five (7) U.S. gallons (26.5 L).
Items Not Shown:
Engine Rocker Switch — Set this switch to “On” before
using recoil starter. Set switch to “Off” to stop engine.
Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.
Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.
Oil Fill Cap — Check and fill engine with oil here.
Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
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