Troy-Bilt 30240 Owner's Manual

,® Before using this product, read this manuaHand follow aH Safety RuHes and Operating Instructions. Antes de utiHizar eH producto, Heaeste manuaH y siga todas Has Reghs de Seguridad e Instrucdones de Uso. Questions? Preguntas? - 1=888=611=6708 P1-F84 CT Troy-BiltO is a registered trademark ofTroy-Bilt, LLC and is used under license to Briggs & Stratton Power Products. Troy-Bilt® es una marca registrada registrada de Tro>,-Bilt,LLC y se usa abaio licencia a Briggs & Stratton Power Products. BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC JEFFERSON,WISCONSIN, U.$.A. Printed in USA 4 Manual No. 197484GS Revision O (05/06/2005)

and ControHs ................... 5 Section 3 oAssembHy ............................ 6-8 Section 4 o Operation .......................... 9- H2 Section 5 o Maintenance .......................... H3 Section 6 o Storage .............................. H4 Section 7 oTroubleshooting ........................ H5 Notes ......................................... H6 Warranty ...................................... H7 EQUmPNENT DESCRmPTmON - ead this manuam carefummy and become fam,iar with,oorge°erator.,°ow its appmications, its mimitadons and any hazards invomved. The generator described herein is an engine:driven, revoHving fiend, aHternating current (AC) device. Each is designed to supply electrical power for operating compatibHe eHectricaH Highting, appHiance, tool and motor Hoads. Each unit's revoHving fiend rotates at about 3,600 rpm. SAFETY RULES This is the safety amert symbol [t is used to amert you to potendam personam iniury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible iniury or death. The safety aHert symboH (_) is used with a signaH word (DANGER, CAUTION)A!ARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to aHert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will resuHt in death or serious iniury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could resuHt in death or serious iniury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might resuHt in minor or moderate iniury. CAUTION, when used without the aHert symbol indicates a situation that couHd resuHt in equipment damage. FoHHowsafety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of iniury or death. [ CAUT|ON! DO NOT exceed the generator's wattage/amperage capacity. See "Don't OverHoad Generator". Every effort has been made to ensure that information in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the right to change, aHter or otherwise improve the product and this document at any time without prior notice. The Emission ControH System for these unit's are warranted for standards set by the Environmenta[ Protection Agency. For warranty information refer to the engine owner's manua[. Hazard Symbols and Meanings EHectrocution EHectricaH Shock ExpHosion EHectricaH Shock Toxic Fumes Kickback Fire Hot Surface Copyright © 2005 Brigs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC. AHHrights reserved. No part of this materiaH may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means without the express written permission of Brigs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

WARNING Operate generator ONLY outdoors. Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings, DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreadona[ vehicle (RV). WARNING When using generator for backup power; notify utility company,, Use approved transfer equipment to isolate generator from electric utility Use a ground fauk circuit interrupter (GFCI) in any damp or highly conductive area, such as metal decking or steel work. DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles. DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged. DO NOT operate generator in the rain. DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet. DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator WARNING • When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback. . NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices phJgged in and turned on. WHEN ADDmNG OR DRAmNHNG FUEL Turn generator" OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fue! cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank. Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors. DO NOT overfill tank.Allow space for fiJel expansion. Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources_ DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke. VHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT • Ensure spark plug, muffler, fiJel cap and air cleaner are in place. DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine. WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes fuel to spill This generator is not for use in mobile equipment or marine applications. VHEN TRANSPORTING OR REPAiRiNG EQUIPMENT iN TANK Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, clothes dryers or other appliances that have pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite fuel vapors. This generator does not meet U. S. Coast Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not be used on marine applications. FaihJre to use the appropriate U. S. Coast Guard approved generator could resuk in bodily injury and/or property damage.

WARNING WHEN ADJUSTmNG OR MAKmNG REPAmRS TOYOUR GENERATOR Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spurt< plug WHENTESTmNG FOR ENGmNE SPARK Use approved spark plug tester: DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed, WARNING DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Allow equipment to cod before touching. The generator must be at least 5 feet from structures having combustible walls and/or other combustible materials. Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for adequate cooling, maintenance and servicing. In the State of California a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. [f you equip the muffler with a spark arrester, it must be maintained in effective working order: CAUTION DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency, and voltage when running at governed speed. DO NOT modify generator in any way, See "Don't Overload Generator". Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads. Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation. Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generaton Use generator only for" intended uses. If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or call 1-888-61 1-6708. Operate generator only on level surfaces, DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or" corrosive vapors. DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator: Shut off generator if: -electrical output is lost; -equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames; -unit vibrates excessiveJy.

KNOW YOU R G I=NI=RATOR FueHTank [ 20 Vok AC, 20 Amp DupHex Receptacles Choke Lever Air CHeaner Circuit Breakers H20/240VokAC_ 30 Amp Receptacle Grounding Fastener [ 20 Volt AC, 20 Amp, Duplex Receptacle -- Hay be used to supply electrical power for the operation of [ 20Vo[tAC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, too[ and motor loads. [ 201240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locldng Receptacle -- Hay be used to supply electrical power for the operation of 120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads. Air Cleaner -- Protects engine by fikering dust and debris out of intake air_ Battery Float Charger -- Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery charged and ready for use. Choke Lever -- Used when starting a cold engine. Spark Attester Muffler Circuit Breakers (AC) -- Push:to-reset circuit breakers are provided to protect generator against electrical overload. Fuel Tank -- Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons. Grounding Fastener -- If required, please consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick--Add engine oil here. Recoil starter i Used to start the engine manually. Rocker Switch -- Set this switch to "On" before using recoil starter. Set switch to "O_' to switch off engine. SparkArrester Mumer -- Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen. Start Button -- Push to start the engine.