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Manual No. 381299 Revision C

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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 generators and how to avoid them. This generator is designed and intended only

for supplying electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, appliances, tools and motor loads, and is not intended for any other purpose. It is important that you read

and understand these instructions thoroughly before attempting to start or operate this equipment. Save these original instructions for future reference.

This generator requires final assembly before use. Refer to the Assembly section of this manual for instructions on final assembly procedures. Follow the instructions completely.

Where to Find Us

You never have to look far to find Briggs & Stratton support and service for your generator. There are thousands of Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who

provide quality service. You can also find the nearest Authorized Service Dealer in our dealer locator map on the Internet at BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM.

Table of Contents

Operator Safety . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .5

Equipment Description .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 5

Important Safety Information ..........................................5

Assembly ...........................................7

Unpack Generator. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 7

Add Engine Oil........................................................7

Add Fuel . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 7

Attach Negative Battery Cable ..........................................7

Features and Controls. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .7

Battery Charger .......................................................7

Operation ...........................................8

Grounding Fastener ...................................................8

Generator Location....................................................8

Starting the Engine....................................................8

Connecting Electrical Loads .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 8

Stopping the Engine ..................................................9

Low Oil Shutdown .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . 9

Cold Weather Operation................................................9

Don’t Overload Generator. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 10

Maintenance .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .11

Maintenance Schedule. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 11

Generator Maintenance .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 11

Battery Maintenance .................................................11

Fuel Valve Maintenance ...............................................11

Engine Maintenance. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 12

Storage. . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 13

Troubleshooting .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .14

Specifications ......................................14

Product Specifications. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 14

Common Service Parts .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 14

Warranties. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. .15

Generator Owner Warranty. .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . 15

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Operator Safety

Equipment Description

Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator.

Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved.

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both

accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter

or otherwise improve the generator and this documentation at any time without prior

notice.

Important Safety Information

The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might

involve a hazard. The warnings in this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the

unit are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work method or operating

technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend, you must satisfy

yourself that it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that the procedure,

work method or operating technique that you choose does not render the generator

unsafe.

Safety and Control Symbols

The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word

(DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a

degree or level of hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent the

type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address practices not related to

personal injury.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE address practices not related to personal injury.

WARNING POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon

monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT

see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you

could still be exposed to carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick,

dizzy or weak while using this product, shut it off and get to fresh air

RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to

reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being

drawn towards occupied spaces.

• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide

alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Smoke

alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.

• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,

sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and

windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces

and can linger for hours, even after the product has shut off.

• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from

occupied spaces.

WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) will pull hand and arm

toward engine faster than you can let go which could cause broken

bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains resulting in serious injury.

• 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.

WARNING

Generator voltage could cause electrical shock or burn resulting

in death or serious injury.

• DO NOT connect generator to a building’s electrical system.

• DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.

• DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or

otherwise damaged.

• DO NOT operate generator in the rain or wet weather.

• DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while

barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.

• DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.

Suffocation

Fire

Toxic Fumes

Explosion

Electrical

Shock

Kickback

Suffocation

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Hot Surface

Heavy Objects

Carbon

Monoxide Alarm

Alarm Floating

Neutral

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Volt Meter Oil Level Fuel Start

Circuit Breaker Engine Control Do Not Start

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NOTICE

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity could damage generator

and/or electrical devices connected to it.

• DO NOT exceed the generator’s wattage/amperage capacity. See Don’t Overload

Generator in the Operation section.

• 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.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.

• Use generator only for intended uses.

• If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact local service

center.

• Operate generator only on level surfaces.

• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from

generator.

• Shut off generator if:

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;

-unit vibrates excessively.

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which

could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,

serious injury and/or property damage.

WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL

• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel

cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

• Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.

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

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

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

sources.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if

necessary.

• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT

• Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.

• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed.

WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT

• DO NOT operate this product inside any building, carport, porch, mobile

equipment, marine applications, or enclosure.

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke control to “Choke” position (

).

WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT

• Transport/move/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.

• DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill.

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT WITH FUEL IN TANK

• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers, or other

appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they could ignite

fuel vapors.

WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or

damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious

injury and/or property damage.

Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in

serious injury.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Keep at least 1.5m (5ft.) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a spark

arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.

• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same position as

the original parts.

WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause fire or electric shock resulting

in death or serious injury.

WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR GENERATOR

• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it

cannot contact spark plug.

WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK

• Use approved spark plug tester.

• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could entangle hands, hair,

clothing, or accessories resulting in serious injury.

• NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers.

• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that could be caught in the

starter or other rotating parts.

• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.

CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds could result in minor injury

and/or generator damage.

Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.

• DO NOT tamper with governor spring, links or other parts to increase engine

speed.

• DO NOT modify generator in any way.

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Assembly

Your generator is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the

recommended fuel and oil.

If you have any problems with the servicing of your generator, contact your local Briggs

& Stratton service center. If you need assistance, please have the model, revision, and

serial number from the identification label available. See Features and Controls for

identification label location.

Unpack Generator

1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.

2. Remove everything from carton.

3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.

Add Oil Figure

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1. Place generator on a level surface.

2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

3. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (A).

4. Remove the dipstick (B) and wipe with a clean cloth.

5. Insert the dipstick but do not screw in. Oil level should be at FULL mark (C).

Add oil if needed to reach FULL mark.

6. Replace and tighten the dipstick.

NOTICE

Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.

• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced

with the recommended oil. This could result in an engine failure.

Add Fuel Figure

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Fuel must meet these requirements:

• Clean, fresh, unleaded petrol.

• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For high altitude use, see High Altitude.

• Petrol with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.

NOTICE Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in

gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will

damage the engine components and void the engine warranty.

To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel. See

Storage. All fuel is not the same. If starting or performance problems occur, change

fuel providers or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The

emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).

1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

2. Slowly add unleaded fuel (A) to fuel tank (C). Be careful not to fill above the red

fuel level indicator (A). This allows adequate space for fuel expansion as shown.

3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.

High Altitude

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON)

gasoline is acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment

is required. Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance,

increased fuel consumption, and increased emissions. Contact a Briggs & Stratton

Authorized Service Dealer for high altitude adjustment information.

Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high

altitude kit is not recommended.

Attach Negative Battery Cable Figure

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On models with electric start engines, attach the negative battery cable to the battery

as follows:

1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.

2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove screw (C), lock washer (B) and flat

washer (A) on negative battery terminal.

3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery cable (D) over screw as shown.

4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.

5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

NOTICE If your battery is discharged, charge prior to use following the instructions in

the section Battery Charger.

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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.

Engine Identification Number — Provides model, type and code of engine.

Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Generator Identification Number — Provides model and serial number of

generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Check and add unleaded fuel here.

AC Outlet — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of AC,

single phase, electrical, lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads.

Fuel Gauge — Displays amount of fuel available in fuel tank.

Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for

grounding requirements in your area.

Circuit Breaker — The receptacles are provided with circuit breakers to protect

the generator against electrical overload.

Voltmeter — Used for measuring electrical potential.

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add engine oil here.

Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.

Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.

Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.

Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is

equipped with spark arrester screen.

Spark Plug — A device in the cylinder head of engine that ignites the fuel

mixture by means of an electric spark.

Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine.

Electric Start Switch (Electric Start) — Turn key to start (

) position to

start the engine. Turn key to off (O) position to switch off engine.

Low Oil Warning Light — The low oil warning light is designed to prevent

engine damage caused by not enough engine oil.

WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which

could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, serious

injury and/or property damage.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

• Turn generator engine 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.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if

necessary.

• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

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Operation

Grounding Fastener Figure

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The generator is provided with a grounding fastener (F). Local electrical codes may

require this to be connected to a suitable earth connection. The generator neutral

is floating, which means that the AC stator winding is isolated from the grounding

fastener and the AC receptacle ground pins. Electrical devices, such as RCD, requiring

a grounded neutral may not operate properly from this generator.

Special Requirements

There may be Federal, local codes, or ordinances that apply to the intended use of the

generator. Please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or the local agency

having jurisdiction:

• This generator has a floating neutral and is not for use on job sites requiring a

bonded neutral.

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NOTICE This engine was shipped without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure

you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start the engine without

oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

NOTICE Before you start the engine, make sure that all electrical devices are

disconnected from the generator outlets.

1. Make sure unit is on a flat, level surface.

NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a flat, level surface will cause the unit

not to start or shut down during operation.

2. Turn fuel valve (P) to on position (I).

3. Pull choke control (C) out to close choke (

).

4A. For electric starting, turn and hold key in start switch (A) to start (

) position

until generator starts. To prolong the life of starter components, DO NOT hold key

in start (

) position for more than 15 seconds, and pause for at least 1 minute

between starting attempts.

• If engine starts, proceed to step 6.

• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.

NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting instructions.

4B. For manual starting, turn key in start switch to run (I) position, grasp recoil

handle (N) and pull slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly one

time only to start engine.

• If engine starts, proceed to step 6.

• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 5.

5. Push in the choke handle half way, turn key in start switch to run (I) position

and pull recoil handle twice or turn and hold key in start switch to start (

)

position as described in step 4A.

• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 3 thru 4.

6. Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by pushing in on the choke

handle.

NOTICE If engine floods, push choke handle all the way in and crank until engine starts.

NOTICE 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 is equipped with a low oil protection device. If so, oil must be at

proper level for engine to start.

WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles, structures or

damage fuel tank causing a fire, resulting in death, serious

injury and/or property damage.

Contact with muffler area could cause burns resulting in

serious injury.

• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.

• Allow equipment to cool before touching.

• Keep at least 1.5m (5ft.) of clearance on all sides of generator including overhead.

• Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer to obtain a

spark arrester designed for the exhaust system installed on this engine.