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Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 197523GS Revision D (06/05/2007)6200 Watt Portable GeneratorOperator’s ManualBRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROU

10 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMFeatures and ControlsRead this Operator’s Manual and safety rules before operating your generator.Compare the illustrations wi

11Cord Sets and ReceptaclesUse only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extensioncords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle.Inspect exte

Battery Float ChargerUse battery float charger jack to keep the starting batterycharged and ready for use. Battery charging should be donein a dry loc

13OperationStarting the EngineIMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger beforestarting the generator.Disconnect all electrical loads from the

Connecting Electrical Loads1. Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutesafter starting.2. Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt

15Don’t Overload GeneratorCapacityYou must make sure your generator can supply enoughrated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items youwill

16 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMMaintenanceMaintenance ScheduleFollow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is requi

17• Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil.• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.Battery MaintenanceOther than floa

3. Clean area around oil drain plug (A). The oil drain plugis located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil co

191. To remove muffler heat shield (A) from muffler (B),remove four screws that connect guard to mufflerbracket.2. Remove four screws that attach spar

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20 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMStorageThe generator should be started at least once every sevendays and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be

21TroubleshootingProblem Cause CorrectionEngine is running, but no ACoutput is available.1. One of the circuit breakers is open.2. Fault in generator.

22 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMWarrantiesEmissions Control System WarrantyBriggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California AirResources Board (CAR

232. Length of CoverageB&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequentpurchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free fromdefects in materi

24 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMBRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICYLIMITED WARRANTYBriggs & Stratton

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26 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMPortable GeneratorPower Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (So

Table of ContentsOperator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Equipment Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operator SafetyEquipment DescriptionRead this manual carefully and become familiarwith your generator. Know its applications, itslimitations and any h

5WARNINGThe engine exhaust from this product containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects, or other reproductive h

6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COMWARNINGContact with muffler area can result in seriousburns.Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles,structures or damage fue

7AssemblyYour generator requires some assembly and is ready for useafter it has been properly serviced with the recommendedfuel and oil.If you have an

Add Engine Oil1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.2. Clean area around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill cap.NOTE: See the section Oil to re

95. Verify that connections to battery and generator aretight and secure.NOTE: Charge prior to use following the instructions in thesection Battery Fl