Assembly; Features And Controls - Briggs & Stratton GS2500 Manual De Instrucciones

Assembly

Your generator is ready for use after it has been properly serviced with the
recommended fuel and oil.
If you have any problems with the servicing of your generator, contact your local Briggs
& Stratton service center. If you need assistance, please have the model, revision, and
serial number from the identification label available. See Features and Controls for
identification label location.
Unpack Generator
1. Set the carton on a rigid, flat surface.
2. Remove everything from carton.
3. Open carton completely by cutting each corner from top to bottom.
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Add Oil Figure
1. Place generator on a level surface.
2. Clean the oil fill area of any debris.
3. To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (4,A).
4. Remove the dipstick (2,A) and wipe with a clean cloth.
5. Insert the dipstick but do not screw in. Oil level should be at FULL mark (2,B).
Add oil if needed to reach FULL mark.
6. Replace and tighten the dipstick.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it and shorten its life.
• DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly
serviced with the recommended oil. This could result in an engine failure.
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Add Fuel Figure
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded petrol.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For high altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Petrol with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
NOTICE Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in
gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will
damage the engine components and void the engine warranty.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel. See
Storage. All fuel is not the same. If starting or performance problems occur, change
fuel providers or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
WARNING Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive which
could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, serious
injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel
cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleaded fuel to fuel tank (1,C). Be careful not to fill above the red
indicator line (3,A). This allows adequate space for fuel expansion as shown.
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before starting engine.
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON)
gasoline is acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment
is required. Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance,
increased fuel consumption, and increased emissions. Contact a Briggs & Stratton
Authorized Service Dealer for high altitude adjustment information.
Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high
altitude kit is not recommended.
Attach Negative Battery Cable Figure
On models with electric start engines, attach the negative battery cable to the battery
as follows:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black) cable.
2. Using an 8 mm socket wrench, remove screw (C), lock washer (C) and flat
washer (C) on negative battery terminal (A).
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery cable (B) over screw as shown.
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are tight and secure.

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 - Engine Identification Number — Provides model, type and code of engine. Please
have these readily available if calling for assistance.
B - Generator Identification Number — Provides model and serial number of
generator. Please have these readily available if calling for assistance.
C - Fuel Tank — Check and add unleaded fuel here.
D - Grounding Fastener — Consult your local agency having jurisdiction for grounding
requirements in your area.
E - Fuel Gauge — Displays amount of fuel available in fuel tank.
F - AC Outlet — May be used to supply electrical power for the operation of AC, single
phase, electrical, lighting, appliance, tool, and motor loads.
G - Circuit Breaker — The receptacles are provided with circuit breakers to protect the
generator against electrical overload.
H - Voltmeter — Used for measuring electrical potential.
J - Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and add engine oil here.
K - Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.
L - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to engine.
M - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine manually.
N - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air.
P - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine noise and is equipped
with spark arrester screen.
R - Spark Plug — A device in the cylinder head of engine that ignites the fuel mixture
by means of an electric spark.
S - Choke Control — Used when starting a cold engine.
T - Electric Start Switch (Electric Start) — Turn key to start (
engine. Turn key to off (O) position to switch off engine.
U - Low Oil Warning Light — The low oil warning light is designed to prevent engine
damage caused by not enough engine oil.
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