Connecting Electrical Loads; Stopping The Engine; Charging A Battery - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Série Mode D'emploi

3. Using standard automotive jumper cables, connect the
RED jumper cable clamp to the generator's POSITIVE
battery terminal (Figure 7).
Figure 7 — Jumper Cable Connections
4. Connect the other RED jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's POSITIVE battery terminal.
5. Connect the BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
starting battery's NEGATIVE battery terminal.
6. Connect the other BLACK jumper cable clamp to the
GROUNDING FASTENER on the generator, as shown
in Figure 7.
7. Start the generator as described in "Starting the
Engine" and remove jumper cables in reverse order of
connections.
8. Slide the red rubber boot back onto the generator's
POSITIVE battery terminal.
If you have any questions, please call the Generator
Helpline at 1-800-743-4115, M-F 8-5 CT.
IMPORTANT: When jump starting, always wear proper eye
protection and never lean over battery. Inspect both
batteries before connecting booster cables. DO NOT jump
start a damaged battery. Be sure vent caps are tight and level.

Connecting Electrical Loads

• Let engine stabilize and warm up for a few minutes after
starting.
• Plug in and turn on the desired 120 and/or 240 Volt AC,
single phase, 60 Hz electrical loads.
• DO NOT connect 240 Volt loads to the 120 Volt
receptacles.
• DO NOT connect 3–phase loads to the generator.
• DO NOT connect 50 Hz loads to the generator.
• DO NOT OVERLOAD GENERATOR. See "Don't
Overload Generator".
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected
to it.
• See "Don't Overload Generator".
• Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
Grounding
electrical loads.
Fastener
• Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for
operation.
• Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator
before stopping generator.

Stopping the Engine

1. 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 30 seconds to stabilize
the internal temperatures of engine and generator.
3. Turn start switch to "Stop" position.

Charging a Battery

Your generator has the capability of recharging a discharged
12 Volt automotive or utility style storage 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.
• 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.
To recharge 12 Volt batteries, proceed as follows:
1. Check fluid level in all battery cells. If necessary, add
ONLY distilled water to cover separators in battery
cells. DO NOT use tap water.
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CAUTION
DANGER
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 will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe
chemical burns.
OPERATION