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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
8,000 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
10,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series OHV
- Briggs & Stratton 8000 Watt Elite Series™ Portable Generator
- Home back-up generator for the essentials and more
- 420cc Briggs & Stratton Elite 2100 Series™ OHV Engine
- Powerful overhead valve engine for long life & quieter operation
- Keyed-Electric Start w/ Recoil Backup (Battery & Charger Included)
- Plus remote choke makes starting as as turning a key
- Low Oil Shutdown Protected
- Prevents engine damage if oil level is too low to safely start
- Power Surge™ Alternator
- Produces up to 25% more starting wattage for all your power needs
- 7.5-Gallon Metal Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gage
- Provides up to 9 hours of run time at 1/2 load
- Single-Sided Control Panel w/ Outlet Covers
- All user touch points are conveniently located
- Designed For Easy Mobility
- 10" Never-Go-Flat wheels for effortless movement on uneven ground
- "T-Handle", folds down for compact transporting and storage
- Easy Maintenance
- Built-in hour meter helps you keep track of oil changes
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
Specifications
Plug Types
30638
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
251 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
34.8 Inches
Product Width
22.2 Inches
Product Height
25.9 Inches
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
33 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.5 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
9 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
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
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Neutral Type
Bonded
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton Elite Series OHV
Starting System
12-Volt Key Start w/ Recoil
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
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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