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Specifications, General maintenance recommendations, Maintenance – Briggs & Stratton 30237 User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS

Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,500 watts
Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7,800 watts
AC Load Current:

At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65.0 Amps
At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32.5 Amps

Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–phase
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hertz
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 U.S. gallons (26.5 l)
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250 lbs. (113.4 kg)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Owner/Operator is responsible for making sure that
all periodic maintenance tasks are completed on a timely
basis; that all discrepancies are corrected; and that the unit
is kept clean and properly stored. NEVER operate a
damaged or defective generator.

NOTE: If equipped with inflatable tires, keep the air
pressure at the value marked on the tire or within 15 and
40 psi.

Engine Maintenance

See engine owner’s manual for instructions.

An oil drain tray is provided for your convenience to
change the oil and oil filter. Store tray in a convenient
location for periodic maintenance.

Changing Oil
1.

Place the half moon notch in the oil drain tray under
the oil drain plug (Figure 16).

2.

Place the oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.

3.

Follow the instructions given in the engine owner’s
manual for draining oil.

4.

After oil has drained, reinstall the oil drain plug.

5.

Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil drain plug
and clean up any spilled oil.

Changing Oil Filter
1.

Place the half moon notch in the oil drain tray under
the oil filter (Figure 17).

2.

Place the oil drain tray foot tab in the slot on the base
of the generator, as shown.

3.

Follow the instructions given in the engine owner’s
manual for changing oil filter and adding oil.

4.

Remove the oil drain tray from under the oil filter and
clean up any spilled oil.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.

Maintenance

• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in

certain laboratory animals.

• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.

CAUTION

Figure 16 — Changing Oil With Oil Drain Tray

Figure 17 — Changing Oil Filter With Oil Drain Tray

drain tray foot

drain tray notch

drain tray

notch

drain tray foot

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