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Briggs & Stratton PowerBoss PowerBOSS 5600 Watt Portable Generator manual

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    Printed in U.S.A. Manual No. 197106GS Revision C (08/02/2007) 5600 W att Portable Generator Operator’ s Manual BRIGGS & STRA TTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP , LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.[...]

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    2 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC 900 North Parkway Jefferson, WI 53549 Copyright © 2007 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power[...]

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    T able of Contents Operator Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Equipment Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Assembly . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Operator Safety Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. The generator is an engine–driven, revolving field, alternating current (AC) generator. It was designed to supply electrical power for operating compatible electrical lighting, [...]

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    5 W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. W ARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.[...]

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    6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM W ARNING Contact with muffler area can result in serious burns. Exhaust heat / gases can ignite combustibles, structures or damage fuel tank causing a fire. • DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. • Allow equipment to cool before touching. • Keep at least 5 feet (1.5 m) of clearance on all sides of genera[...]

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    7 Assembly Read entire operator’s manual before you attempt to assemble or operate your new generator. Your generator requires some assembly and is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the recommended fuel and oil. If you have any problems with the assembly of your generator, please call the generator helpline at (800) 743-4115 [...]

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    Add Engine Oil 1. 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 review oil recommendations. Verify provided oil bottle is correct viscosity for current ambient temperature. 3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of provided oil bottle into oil fill [...]

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    9 System Ground The generator has a system ground that connects the generator frame components to the ground terminals on the AC output receptacles. The system ground is connected to the AC neutral wire (the neutral is bonded to the generator frame). Special Requirements There may be Federal or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (O[...]

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    10 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Features and Controls Read this Operator’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. A - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacles — May be us[...]

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    11 Cord Sets and Receptacles Use only high quality, well-insulated, grounded extension cords with the generator’s 120 Volt duplex receptacle. Inspect extension cords before each use. Check the ratings of all extension cords before you use them. Extension cord sets used should be rated for 125 Volt AC loads at 20 Amps or greater for most electrica[...]

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    12 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Operation Starting the Engine Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the following start instructions: 1. Make sure unit is on a level surface. IMPORTANT: Failure to 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 to the ?[...]

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    13 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. • DO NOT connect 50 Hz [...]

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    14 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Don’t Overload Generator Capacity You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is the amou[...]

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    15 Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below. 1 Change oil after the first (5) operating hours and every 50 hours or every year, whichever occurs first, thereafter. Change oil sooner when operating under dirty o[...]

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    16 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM • Use a soft bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt or oil. • Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris. Engine Maintenance Oil Oil Recommendations We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified for ser[...]

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    17 3. Clean area around oil drain plug ( A ). The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor. 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container. 5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil fill cap. 6. Slowly pour oil (about 28 oz.) into oil fill opening ( B ) to the point of overflow[...]

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    18 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Air Cooling System Over time debris may accumulate in cylinder cooling fins and cannot be observed without partial engine disassembly. For this reason, we recommend you have an authorized service dealer clean the cooling system ( A ) per recommended intervals (see Maintenance Schedule in beginning of Maintenance section). E[...]

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    19 Storage The generator should be started at least once every seven days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use the following guidelines to prepare it for storage. Generator Storage • Clean the generator as outlined in Cleaning . • Check that cooling air slots and o[...]

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    20 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM T roubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. One of the circuit breakers is open. 2. Fault in generator. 3. Poor connection or defective cord set. 4. Connected device is bad. 1. Reset circuit breaker. 2. Contact authorized service facility. 3. Check and repair. 4. Connect an[...]

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    21 W arranties Emissions Control System Warranty Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control[...]

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    22 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM 2. Length of Coverage B&S warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the Warranted Parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which caused the failure of the Warranted Parts for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser. 3. No Charge Repair[...]

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    23 BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC PORTABLE GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the portable generator that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or rep[...]

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    24 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Portable Generator Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gas engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) code J1940 (Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure), and rating performance has been obtained and corrected in accordance with SAE J1995 (Revision 2002-05). [...]

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    Generador Portátil de 5600 V atios Manual del Operario BRIGGS & STRA TTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP , LLC JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN, U.S.A.[...]

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    2 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Muchas gracias por comprar este generador Briggs & Stratton de gran calidad. Nos alegra que haya depositado su confianza en la marca PowerBOSS™. Siempre que sea utilizado de acuerdo con las instrucciones de este manual, su generador Briggs & Stratton le proporcionará muchos años de buen funcionamiento. Este manua[...]

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    T abla de Contenido Seguridad de operario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Descripción del equipo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Reglas de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Montaje . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    Seguridad de operario Descripción del equipo Lea atentamente este manual y familiarícese con el generador. Conozca sus aplicaciones, limitaciones y riesgos. Este generador funciona en base a un motor de campo eléctrico giratorio y de corriente alterna (CA). Fue diseñado con la finalidad de proveer energía eléctrica para lámparas eléctricas,[...]

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    5 Español ADVERTENCIA El escape del motor de este producto contiene elementos químicos reconocidos en el Estado de California por producir cáncer, defectos de nacimiento u otros daños de tipo reproductivo. ADVERTENCIA El retroceso (repliegue rápido) del cable del arrancador puede producir lesiones. El retroceso impedirá que el usuario suelte [...]

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    6 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM ADVERTENCIA El contacto con la zona del silenciador puede producir quemaduras graves. Los gases y el calor de escape pueden inflamar los materiales combustibles y las estructuras o dañar el depósito de combustible y provocar un incendio. • NO toque las superficies calientes y EVITE los gases del escape a alta temperatura[...]

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    Montaje Su generador requiere de ciertos procedimientos de montaje y solo estará listo para ser utilizado después de haberle suministrado servicio con el combustible y aceite recomendados. Si usted tiene problemas con el montaje de su generador, por favor llame a la línea de ayuda para generadores al (800) 743-4115 . Si llamar para la ayuda, tie[...]

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    Agregar aceite al motor 1. Coloque la generador en una superficie plana y nivelada. 2. Limpie la zona de alrededor del orificio de llenado de aceite y quite el tapón amarillo. NOTA: Consulte la sección Aceite, para ver las recomendaciones relativas al aceite. Compruebe que la botella de aceite suministrada tiene la viscosidad adecuada para la tem[...]

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    9 Español Tierra del sistema El generador dispone de una conexión a tierra del sistema que conecta los componentes del bastidor a los terminales de tierra de los enchufes hembra de salida de CA. La tierra del sistema está conectada al cable de CA neutro que, a su vez, está conectado al bastidor del generador (el neutro está conectado al bastid[...]

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    10 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM A - Tomacorriente Dobles de 120 Voltios AC, 20 Amp — Pueden ser utilizados para suministrar alimentación eléctrica para el funcionamiento de cargas del motor, herramientas, aparatos especiales e iluminación eléctrica de 120 Voltios AC a 20 Amperios, monofásica de 60 Hz. B - Cortacircuitos (AC) — Cada tomacorriente [...]

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    11 Juegos de cordones y enchufes conectores Utilice exclusivamente cables prolongadores de alta calidad, bien aislados y con conexión a tierra para la toma doble de 120 V del generador. Examine los cables prolongadores antes de cada uso. Revise las capacidades de todos las cordones de extensión antes de usarlos. Los juegos de cordones de extensi?[...]

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    12 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Operando Encienda el motor Desconecte todas las cargas eléctricas del generador. Use las siguientes instrucciones para encender: 1. Asegúrese de que la unidad está en una superficie plana. IMPORTANTE: Si la unidad no se arranca y utiliza en una superficie plana, se pueden producir problemas de arranque y de parada durant[...]

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    13 Español Conexión de cargas eléctricas 1. Deje que el motor se estabilice y se caliente por dos minutos después del arranque. 2. Enchúfelo y encienda la carga eléctrica deseada (120 V CA, monofásico, 60 Hz.) NOTA: • NO conectar cargas de 240 V en las tomas eléctricas dobles. • NO conectar cargas trifásicas al generador. • NO conect[...]

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    14 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM No sobrecargar el generador Capacidad Debe asegurarse de que su generador puede proveer los suficientes vatios de potencia continua (vatiaje nominal) y vatios de salida para los elementos que desee alimentar al mismo tiempo. Siga estos sencillos pasos: 1. Seleccione los elementos que quiere alimentar al mismo tiempo. 2. Sum[...]

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    15 Español Recomendaciones Generales El mantenimiento periódico mejorará el rendimiento y prolongará la vida útil del generador. Acuda a un distribuidor autorizado para reparar la unidad. La garantía del generador no cubre los elementos que hayan sido sujetos al abuso o negligencia del operador. Para recibir el valor completo de la garantía,[...]

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    16 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM • Puede usar un cepillo de cerdas suaves para retirar la suciedad endurecida, aceite, etc. • Puede usar una máquina aspiradora para eliminar suciedad y residuos sueltos. Mantenimiento del motor Aceite Recomendaciones sobre el aceite Para obtener el mejor rendimiento, recomendamos utilizar aceites certificados con garan[...]

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    17 Español Cambio de aceite del motor Cambie el aceite después de las primeras 5 horas de operación. Cambie el aceite cada 50 horas de ese momento en adelante. Si está utilizando su generador bajo condiciones de extrema suciedad o polvo, o en un clima demasiado caliente, haga el cambio de aceite más frecuentemente. MANTENER FUERA DEL ALCANCE D[...]

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    4. Cambie la bujía si los electrodos están picados o quemados o si la porcelana está agrietada. Utilice la bujía de repuesto recomendada. Consulte Especificaciones . 5. Instale la bujía y apriete firmemente. Limpie la Pantalla Apagachispas El silenciador del escape del motor posee una pantalla apagachispas. Inspeccione y limpie la pantalla cad[...]

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    19 Español Almacenamiento El generador deberá ser encendido al menos una vez cada siete días y deberá dejarlo funcionar al menos durante 30 minutos. Si no puede hacer esto y debe almacenar la unidad por más de 30 días, siga las siguientes instrucciones para preparar su unidad para almacenamiento. Generador 1. Limpie el generador como está de[...]

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    20 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Resolución de problemas Problemo Causa Accion El motor está funcionando pero no existe salida de AC disponsible. 1. El interruptor automático de circuito está abierto. 2. Conexión mal o defectuosa del juego de cables. 3. El dispositivo conectado está dañado. 4. Avería en el generador. 1. Reposicione el interruptor. [...]

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    21 Español Garantías Garantía del sistema de control de emisiones Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), el California Air Resources Board (CARB, Consejo de recursos de aire de California) y la United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA, Agencia estadounidense de protección del medioambiente) Declaración de garantía del sis[...]

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    22 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM e. Elementos diversos utilizados en los sistemas anteriores • Válvulas y conmutadores de aspiración, temperatura, posición y temporizados • Conectores y unidades 2. Duración de la cobertura B&S garantiza al propietario inicial y a cada comprador posterior que las piezas garantizadas no tendrán defectos de mater[...]

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    23 Español Esperamos que disfrute de nuestra garantía y le pedimos disculpas por las molestias causadas. Cualquier distribuidor de servicio autorizado puede llevar a cabo reparaciones en garantía. La mayoría de las reparaciones en garantía se gestionan normalmente, pero algunas veces la solicitud de servicio en garantía puede no ser procedent[...]

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    24 BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM Generador Portátil Potencia nominal: El valor de potencia bruta de cada modelo de motor de gasolina se indica en la etiqueta conforme a los requisitos del código J1940 (Procedimiento de valoración de potencia y par de pequeños motores) de la SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers, Sociedad de ingenieros de automoción). L[...]