Operation; Starting The Engine; Connecting Electrical Loads - Briggs & Stratton PRO1000G Manual Del Operador

Operation
Starting the Engine
IMPORTANT:Always unplug the battery float charger before
starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT:Failureto start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the "On" position.
3. Make sure idle control switch is in "Off" position.
IDLE CONTROL
4. Set run/stop switch to "Nun"position.
5. Pull choke control out to close choke.
6A. For electric starting, push and hold the start switch in
"Start" position until generator starts. To prolong the
life of starter components, DONOT hold start switch in
"Start" position for more than 15 seconds, and pause
for at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
START
• If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
NOTE:If batteryis discharged,use manualstarting instructions.
6B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
_i, WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand
III_ and arm toward engine faster than you can let
go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
• Whenstartingengine,pull cordslowlyuntil resistance isfelt
andthenpull rapidlyto avoidkickback.
• NEVER startor stop engine with electrical d evicespluggedin
andturnedon.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
7. Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
handle twice or push and hold the start switch in the
"Start" position as described in step 6A.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 6.
8. Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by
pushing in on the choke handle.
IMPORTANT:If engine floods, push choke handle all the way
in and crank until engine starts.
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. If so, oil
must be at proper level for engine to start.
_i, WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOTtouch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearanceon all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
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.
Connecting Electrical Loads
1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes
after starting.
2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt
AC, single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
NOTE:
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt duplex
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3-phase loads to the generator.
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