Stopping The Engine; Powersmart Mode; Charging A Battery - Briggs & Stratton 30545 Manuel D'utilisation

Stopping the Engine

1. Turn OFF and unplug all electrical loads from generator
panel receptacles. NEVER start or stop engine with
electrical devices plugged in and turned ON.
2. Let engine run at no-load for several minutes to
stabilize internal temperatures of engine and generator.
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death or
serious injury.
• DO NOT stop engine by moving choke lever to CHOKE position
( )
.
3. Turn engine switch to the OFF (0) position.

POWERSMART Mode

This feature is designed to greatly improve fuel economy.
When this switch is turned ON, the engine speed will
increase as electrical loads are connected, and decreased as
electrical loads are removed.
With the switch off, the engine will run at full governed
speed. Always have the switch OFF when starting and
stopping the engine.
NOTICE Always have the switch OFF when starting or
stopping the generator or when using the DC receptacle.

Charging a Battery

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage battery.
NOTICE
• Not for use with any other type of battery.
• DO NOT use the unit to charge any 6 Volt batteries.
• DO NOT use the unit to crank an engine having a
discharged battery.
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays near battery for a
long time after battery has been
charged. Slightest spark could ignite hydrogen causing
explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is extremely
caustic. Contact with battery fluid could cause chemical
burns resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
• DO NOT continue to charge a battery that becomes hot or is
fully charged.
• DO NOT leave battery unattended.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Make sure POWERSMART switch is in OFF (0) position.
2. If necessary, clean battery posts or terminals.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
3. Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
4. If the battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure
they are installed and are tight.
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle to
battery post or terminal indicated by Positive, POS or (+).
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to battery post or terminal indicated by Negative, NEG,
or (–).
7. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to the
12 Volt DC panel receptacle.
8. Start generator as described in Starting The Engine. Let
the engine run while battery recharges.
NOTICE Normally a period of 30 to 120 minutes is
sufficient to recharge a weak battery.
9. When battery has charged, shut down engine as
described in Stopping The Engine.
10. Remove the battery charging cable from the generator
and then disconnect from the battery posts.
NOTICE Use an automotive hydrometer to test battery state of
charge and condition. Follow the hydrometer manufacturer's
instructions carefully. Generally, a battery is considered to be at
100% state of charge when specific gravity of its fluid (as
measured by hydrometer) is 1.260 or higher.
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