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Know your generator – Briggs & Stratton 30238 User Manual

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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

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KNOW YOUR GENERATOR

Read this owner’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.

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.

120/240 Volt AC, 20 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical, lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.

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

Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.

Circuit Breakers (AC) — Push to reset circuit breakers
are provided to protect the generator against electrical
overload.

Data Tag — Provides model, revision and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available when calling
for assistance.

Fuel Tank — Capacity of four (4) U.S. gallons (15 l).

Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.

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

Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.

Rocker Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to switch off engine.

Fuel Tank

Air Cleaner

Rocker Switch

120/240 Volt AC,
20 Amp Receptacle

Circuit Breakers

Choke Lever

Recoil Starter

Grounding Fastener

Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick

120 Volt AC, 20 Amp
Duplex Receptacles

Data Tag