Briggs Stratton Portable Generator On Board Generator System User Manual

This document is a supplement  
to the Operating & Maintenance  
Instructions for the engine that  
powers this on-board generator.  
Read and follow all Safety Information and Instructions  
before first use of this product. Keep these instructions for  
future reference.  
This POWERLINKsystem includes the engine, an inverter,  
and a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). The GFCI is a  
receptacle which protects against electrical shocks. A GFCI  
detects ground faults.  
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury  
or death. The safety alert symbol is used to identify safety  
information about hazards which can result in death,  
serious injury, and/or property damage.  
If a ground fault is detected, the GFCI will interrupt the circuit  
when it detects a difference in electric current. One type of  
ground fault occurs when electricity flows through a person to  
an earth ground instead of following the normal safe path.  
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will  
result in death or serious injury.  
Please be aware that the GFCI is not fail proof. Most brands are  
susceptible to failures from power surges such as nearby  
lightening strikes. For this reason and for your protection,  
Briggs & Stratton makes the recommendation that the GFCI  
gets tested before every use of the POWERLINKsystem. If  
found to be defective, it must be replaced by an Authorized  
Service Dealer before further use.  
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could  
result in death or serious injury.  
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might  
result in minor or moderate injury.  
Also, please note that the GFCI does not protect from serious  
electrical shocks resulting from contact between the system  
neutral (white wire) and the “hot lead” (black wire). See listed  
warnings within this document for further clarification on  
hazards and how to avoid them.  
CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates  
a situation that could result in damage to the engine.  
The POWERLINKE Operating Instructions  
contain safety information to:  
SHOCK indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could  
result in death, serious injury, and/or property dam-  
age.  
Make you aware of hazards associated with the  
POWERLINKOn-Board Generator System.  
Inform you of the risk of injury associated with those  
FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could  
result in death, serious injury, and/or property da-  
mage.  
hazards, and  
Tell you how to avoid or reduce the risk of injury.  
HOT SURFACE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,  
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property  
damage.  
TOXIC FUMES indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,  
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property  
damage.  
Need assistance?  
for information.  
SEVERING OF HANDS, OR FINGERS indicates a  
hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death, or  
serious injury.  
Or call, 1-800-233-3723, (U.S.A. and Canada)  
to hear a menu of pre-recorded messages  
offering engine maintenance information.  
SEVERING OF FINGERS indicates a hazard which, if not  
avoided, could result in death, or serious injury.  
PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
Copyright 2004 by Briggs & Stratton Corporation  
 
FORM NO. 275214-1/04  
WARNING  
WARNING  
Running the POWERLINKOn-Board Generator System  
The POWERLINKOn-Board Generator System produces  
electricity that could result in death, serious injury and/or  
property damage if proper precautions are not followed.  
produces heat.  
Severe thermal burns can occur on contact.  
Avoid contact with hot surfaces, such as the inverter.  
Never handle any kind of electrical cord or device while  
standing in water, or while barefoot, or while hands and/or feet  
are wet.  
Do not operate unit:  
DANGER  
in rain.  
if electrical cord or device, which is plugged into the GFCI  
receptacle over heats.  
if electrical output is lost.  
if flame, spark or smoke is observed while unit is running.  
The engine used in the POWERLINKOn-Board  
Generator System gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless,  
colorless, and poisonous gas.  
Maintain and use proper sized electrical cord sets and exten-  
sion cords per electrical device specification. Use cords rated  
for no less than 15 amps.  
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea, fainting, or  
death.  
Use cords which are in good condition. Never use worn, bare,  
frayed or otherwise damaged cord sets.  
Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals, and damaged cords.  
Never run POWERLINKOn-Board Generator System in an  
enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.  
Keep extension cord lengths at minimum possible length. Long  
extension cords draw additional power.  
THE POWER IN POWERLINK  
POWERLINKOPERATING  
INSTRUCTIONS  
The POWERLINKOn-Board Generator System will operate  
continuously at 1000 watts output, and up to 1500 watts for brief  
periods. Operating at loads above 1000 watts continuously may  
trigger the POWERLINKsystem to reset and halt the electrical  
output needed to power the load. The system produces 120 volts, 60  
cycle AC electrical power. Prior to connecting any electrical device,  
ensure compatibility of operating voltage and frequency  
requirement.  
[1] Start the engine and set the desired engine speed.  
[2] No load should be applied to the engine, (Power-Take-Off  
should be disengaged) and the parking brake must be  
LOCKED. If these are not done, the POWERLINKsystem  
will not operate.  
[3] Actuate the POWERLINKreset switch. Move the reset  
The POWERLINKsystem output remains 120 volts throughout the  
entire engine speed range. Output wattage increases with engine  
speed. Select the engine speed that will power the electrical device  
satisfactorily without triggering the POWERLINK reset.  
switch to the OFF position and then return it to the ON position.  
[4] Plug the electrical device into the GFCI receptacle and start  
device. See also, Applying Device Load.  
[5] Any time the engine stops, for any reason, the POWERLINK  
reset switch must be actuated. Follow the steps outlined  
above. See also, Electrical Operating Power Loss.  
CAUTION: Damage may result if the equipment  
operates outside of a +/–10% voltage variation from the  
rated voltage of 120V.  
 
Applying Device Load  
Resetting the POWERLINKE System  
The electrical device requiring power should not exceed the capacity  
of the POWERLINKsystem (See The Power in POWERLINK). It  
is recommended that all electrical devices and extension cords  
plugged into the GFCI receptacle have a three prong terminal. If  
using more than one electrical device, plug-in and start the higher  
rated load first.  
[1] Turn off any device or appliance that was in use prior to the loss  
of electrical operating power.  
[2] Verify if the RESET button on GFCI receptacle has not been  
tripped.  
Note: The RESET button will pop out if tripped. To  
restore, press the RESET button.  
WARNING  
[3] The engine must be running and the parking brake must be set.  
Unintentional start-up can result in  
entanglement, traumatic  
amputation, or laceration.  
[4] Actuate the POWERLINKreset switch. Move the reset  
switch to the OFF position and then return it to the ON position.  
For the operators safety, there is a two second delay in power  
to the GFCI receptacle after reset.  
Always ensure the device being plugged into the system is  
OFF before connecting it to the GFCI receptacle.  
TESTING THE GFCI  
Check device being connected for bare wires, or frayed  
electrical cords.  
To ensure proper operation, and avoid injury the GFCI receptacle  
should be tested before every use.  
Types of products (requiring 1500 watts or less*) that could be  
powered by the POWERLINKsystem:  
[1] Have the POWERLINKsystem running and the power reset.  
[2] Plug in a lamp or radio for verification that electrical power is  
present.  
Hedge trimmer  
Refrigerator  
Hand tools  
Television  
Radio  
Circular saw  
Furnace Blower  
Chain saw  
Sump pump  
Computer  
Lighting  
Freezer  
String trimmer  
Edger  
[3] Press the GFCI TEST button in order to trip the system and  
stop the flow of electricity.  
[4] If the device is still being powered, the GFCI is not working  
properly. Seek an Authorized Service Dealer.  
[5] If the power goes off, the GFCI is working properly. To restore  
power, press the RESET button.  
*Always confirm the product’s power rating before plugging into the  
POWERLINKsystem.  
CAUTION: Do not connect a battery charger, or charge  
batteries from POWERLINK. This could cause  
damage to the battery charger or the POWERLINK  
system.  
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF  
POWERLINKSYSTEM  
Repairs to the POWERLINK  
system and wiring must be done by  
an Authorized Service Dealer. All  
electrical components and wiring  
must be in the original position when  
the repair is complete.  
WARNING  
Electrical Operating Power Loss  
The POWERLINKsystem has safety features to protect the  
system and the operator. The electrical output of the POWERLINK  
system will shut down at any electrical overload caused by  
temperature or a system overload.  
On an overload, the reset opens and disconnects electrical power to  
the GFCI receptacle, tripping the system. A manual reset switch,  
located on the tractor, has been installed to reset the electrical output  
of the POWERLINKsystem. Once reset, operating power is  
returned and the work load can be reconnected.  
The GFCI must be replaced with the appropriate parts listed in UL  
Standard 943, Class A and conforming to N.E.C. requirements.  
Units built before an engine date code of 040201 must be  
replaced with Eagle GFCI p/n GF15BK (B&S p/n 699146).  
If the system continually trips, causing the operator to reset,  
increase engine speed. If engine is running at top speed and the  
system is still tripping, the system is being overloaded. Decrease the  
load.  
If power does not resume after reset, it may be a thermal overload.  
Wait 15 minutes before actuating the reset.  
The electrical operating output will also cease if there is a ground  
fault. The GFCI receptacle will trip to protect the operator. See also,  
Resetting the POWERLINK System.  
Units built after an engine date code of 040131 must be replaced  
with Hubbell/Bryant GFCI p/n GF53BKA (B&S p/n 790239).  
Care must be exercised when  
removing and installing the engine  
flywheel. The force of the flywheel  
magnets is extremely high and they  
WARNING  
will rapidly draw the flywheel to the  
Do not perform any modifications to  
engine. Hand and/or finger injury can  
the  
POWERLINK  
On-Board  
WARNING  
result. A lift must be used to remove and install the flywheel.  
Always consult an Authorized Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer on  
the service of this engine.  
Generator System, the inverter, or  
the GFCI receptacle.  
Never tamper with engine governed  
speed.  
 

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