Important; Cold Weather Operation - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Serie Manual Del Operario

OPERATION
2. If battery is equipped with vent caps, make sure they
are installed and are tight.
3. If necessary, clean battery terminals.
4. Connect battery charge cable connector plug to panel
receptacle identified by the words "12-VOLTS D.C."
5. Connect battery charge cable clamp with red handle
to positive (+) battery terminal (Figure 8).
Figure 8 — Battery Connections
6. Connect battery charge cable clamp with black handle
to negative (–) battery terminal (Figure 8).
7. Start engine. Let engine run while battery recharges.
8. When battery has charged, shut down engine
NOTE: 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.
How to Use the Battery Charger
Use battery float charger jack to keep the starting battery
charged and ready for use. Battery charging should be done
in a dry location, such as inside a garage.
1. Plug charger into unit's "Battery Float Charger" jack,
which is located on starter switch panel (Figure 9). Plug
battery charger into a 120 Volt AC wall receptacle.
Figure 9 — Battery Charger Jack
2. Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when
generator is being started and while in operation.
3. Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use
to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float
equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when
plugged in for an extended period of time.
IMPORTANT: See "Battery Maintenance" on page 16 for
additional information.
COLD WEATHER
OPERATION
Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below
40°F [4°C] combined with high humidity), your generator
may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the
crankcase breather system.To reduce this problem, you
need to perform the following:
1. Make sure generator has clean, fresh fuel.
2. Open fuel valve (turn valve to open position).
3. Use SAE 5W-30 oil (synthetic preferred, see engine
operator's manual).
4. Check oil level daily or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
5. Maintain generator following "Maintenance Schedule"
in engine operator's manual.
6. Shelter unit from elements.
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