Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 030205 Manual Del Operario

SPECIFICATIONS
Starting Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,800 Watts
Wattage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,800 Watts
AC Load Current
At 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.3 Amps
At 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.1 Amps
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-phase
Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Hertz
Fuel Tank Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 U.S. gallons
Shipping Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230 lbs.
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: Should you have questions about replacing
components on your BSPP generator, please call
1-800-743-4115 for assistance.

Engine Maintenance

See engine operator's manual for instructions.
An oil drain hose is provided for your convenience to
change the oil. Store hose in a convenient location for
periodic maintenance.
Changing Oil
1. Attach one end of oil drain hose to oil drain fitting.
2. Place other end of oil drain tube into approved
container.
SPECIFICATIONS & MAINTENANCE
3. Push in and rotate oil drain fitting 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Slowly pull outward until oil starts
draining (Figure 10). DO NOT pull oil drain fitting off
engine.
Figure 10 — Oil Drain Fitting
4. When oil has drained, push oil drain fitting in and
rotate 1/4 turn clockwise until it locks in place.
5. Remove the oil drain hose from the oil drain fitting and
clean up any spilled oil.
CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used
motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
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