Briggs & Stratton 196382GS - Manual (Page 8)

3500 Watt Portable Generator
8
OPERATING THE
GENERATOR
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use
the following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate unit on a
level surface will cause the unit not to start or shut
down during operation.
2. Turn fuel valve to “On” position (Figure 3). The fuel
valve handle should be vertical (pointing toward
the ground) for fuel to flow.
3. Start engine according to instructions given in
engine operator’s manual.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on
a level surface and check for proper oil level in
crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil
protection device. See engine operator’s manual.
Connecting Electrical Loads
• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
duplex receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD THE GENERATOR. See
“Don’t Overload Generator”.
• See “Don’t Overload Generator”.
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON
for operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity
can damage generator and/or electrical devices
connected to it.
CAUTION
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is
felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices
plugged in and turned on.
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback)
will pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING
Figure 3 — Fuel Valve
Fuel Valve is shown
in “On” position
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces and avoid hot exhaust
gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 ft. (152 cm) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Running engines produce heat. Temperature
of muffler and nearby areas can reach or
exceed 150°F (65°C).
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,
structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire.
WARNING