INTRODUCTION
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Introduction • Section 1
Hand-Held Series Generators • Familiarization & Troubleshooting Guide
1In the Interest of Safety
This manual outlines the construction,
function and servicing procedures of
the Briggs & Stratton Power Products®
“Hand-Held” generator series. It is
structured for use by trained
technicians that are working in a
properly equipped shop. Familiarity
with the proper method of using tools,
measuring equipment and workshop
procedures are essential to performing
successful maintenance and repair on
this equipment.
Ensure that all specified tools and/or
equipment are available before
attempting to service this equipment.
For a detailed discussion of the
fundamental principles involved with
the physics of electrical power
generation, refer to the "Familiarization
and Troubleshooting Guide
(Publication #86262 Revision 3 or
later)". This manual is available
through your Briggs & Stratton Central
Distributor.
Safety Alert Symbols
NOTE: This notation is used to
inform you of a method, reference
or procedure that could assist with
specific operations or decisions.
HAZARD SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS
Toxic Fumes Electrocution
Hot Surface Chemical Burns
Explosive Pressure
Kick Back Entanglement
Disconnect
Spark Plug
Fire
Read Goggles
Explosion
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all
sides of generator for adequate
ventilation.
• Do not operate generator inside any
building or enclosure, including the
generator compartment of a
recreational vehicle (RV).
Running generator gives off
carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison
gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide
will cause nausea, fainting or
death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used
to identify safety information about
hazards that can result in personal
injury. A signal word (DANGER,
WARNING, CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the
potential severity of injury. In addition,
a hazard symbol may be used to
represent the type of hazard.
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 might
result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: When used without the
alert symbol, indicates a situation that
could result in damage to equipment.
DANGER
• When using generator for backup
power, notify utility company. Use
approved transfer equipment to isolate
generator from electric utility.
• Use a ground circuit fault interrupter
(GFCI) in any damp or highly
conductive area, such as metal decking
or steel work.
• 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.
• 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.
Generator produces
powerful voltage.
Failure to isolate generator
from power utility can result
in death or injury to electric
utility workers due to
backfeed of electrical energy.
DANGER
• National electric code requires
generator to be properly grounded to
an approved earth ground. Call an
electrician for local grounding
requirements.
Failure to properly ground
generator can result in
electrocution, especially if the
generator is equipped with a
wheel kit.
DANGER
