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Required Accessories
9
These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
6,200 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
8,750
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series OHV
- Electric Start with Recoil Backup
- Starts with a simple press of a button (battery included)
- Battery and battery float charger included
- Large 7-Gallon Fuel Tank
- Generates up to 13 hours of electricity at half load
- Super Silencer™ Muffler
- Reduces unwanted noise and limits sparks
- 11-HP Briggs & Stratton Elite Series™ OHV Engine
- Dura-Bore cast iron sleeve extends engine life
- Weather-Protected Panel
- Keeps 5 outlets dry during severe weather
Specifications
Plug Types
![NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)](/images/plug_image7.jpg)
![NEMA 5-20R (Wall-Type)](/images/plug_image7.jpg)
![NEMA L14-30R](/images/plug_image14.jpg)
30242
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Overview
Weight
191 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
29.5 Inches
Product Width
25.5 Inches
Product Height
28 Inches
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
6200 Watts
Surge Watts
8750 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
26 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
13 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Plastic
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
No
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series OHV
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
HP
11 HP
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
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