Troubleshooting/Specifications - Briggs & Stratton P4500 Operator's Manual

Problem
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
Engine runs well at no-load but
"bogs down" when loads are
connected.
Engine will not start; starts and
runs rough or shuts down when
running.
Engine shuts down and CO
shutdown system LED blinks red
(• • ••) .
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
Specifications
Rated Wattage* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,700
Starting Wattage** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,500
AC Current at 230 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.1 Amps
Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz
Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single Phase
Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224 cc
Spark Plug Gap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.7-0.8 mm
Fuel Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.25 Liters
Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.6 Liters
Sound Pressure @ 7 m§ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 dBA
* Generator rated in accordance with CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-14, Motors and Generators.
**Per Briggs & Stratton 628K.
§ Measured sound values in accordance to AS/NZS 3010:2017, Electrical Installations - Generating Sets
Cause
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. Red LED light is steady. Generator is
overloaded or overheated.
1. Generator is overloaded.
1. Fuel valve is in off (
2. Low oil indicator light comes on. Low
oil level.
3. Dirty air cleaner.
4. Out of fuel.
5. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
6. Flooded with fuel.
7. Battery not connected or discharged.
1. Generator improperly located.

Troubleshooting/Specifications

Correction
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
4. See Generator Capacity. Press
MAIN RESET button on control
panel.
1. See Generator Capacity.
1. Turn fuel valve to on ( ) position.
) position.
2. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
3. Clean or replace air cleaner.
4. Fill fuel tank.
5. Connect wire to spark plug.
6. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
7. Connect or charge battery.
1. Move generator to an open,
outdoor area. Air out premises (e.g.
open windows and doors) before
reoccupying. See Carbon Monoxide
(CO) Shutdown System.
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