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Troubleshooting/Specifications
Power Ratings: The gross power rating for individual gasoline engine models is labeled in accordance with SAE (Society of Automotive
Engineers) code J1940 Small Engine Power & Torque Rating Procedure, and is rated in accordance with SAE J1995. Torque values are
derived at 2600 RPM for those engines with “rpm” called out on the label and 3060 RPM for all others; horsepower values are derived
at 3600 RPM. The gross power curves can be viewed at www.BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM. Net power values are taken with exhaust
and air cleaner installed whereas gross power values are collected without these attachments. Actual gross engine power will be higher
than net engine power and is affected by, among other things, ambient operating conditions and engine-to-engine variability. Given the
wide array of products on which engines are placed, the gasoline engine may not develop the rated gross power when used in a given
piece of power equipment. This difference is due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the variety of engine components
(air cleaner, exhaust, charging, cooling, carburetor, fuel pump, etc.), application limitations, ambient operating conditions (temperature,
humidity, altitude), and engine-to engine variability. Due to manufacturing and capacity limitations, Briggs & Stratton may substitute an
engine of higher rated power for this engine.
* Generator per PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018, Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators.
** Per Briggs & Stratton 628K
Problem Cause Correction
Engine is running, but no AC
output is available.
1. One of the circuit breakers is open.
2. Poor connection or defective cord set.
3. Connected device is bad.
4. GFCI tripped.
1. Reset circuit breaker.
2. Check and repair.
3. Connect another device that is in
good condition.
4. Reset GFCI.
Engine runs well at no-load but
“bogs down” when loads are
connected.
1. Generator is overloaded. 1. See Generator Capacity.
Engine will not start; starts and
runs rough or shuts down when
running.
1. Engine switch set to OFF position.
2. Fuel valve is in off (0) position.
3. Low oil level.
4. Dirty air cleaner.
5. Out of fuel.
6. Spark plug wire not connected to
spark plug.
7. Flooded with fuel.
1. Set switch to RUN position.
2. Turn fuel valve to on (I) position.
3. Fill crankcase to proper level or
place generator on level surface.
4. Clean or replace air cleaner.
5. Fill fuel tank.
6. Connect wire to spark plug.
7. Wait 5 minutes and re-crank engine.
Engine shuts down and CO
Guard LED blinks red (•• ••).
1. Generator improperly located.
1. Move generator to an open, outdoor
area. See CO Guard Carbon
Monoxide (CO) Shutdown System.
For all other issues, see a Briggs & Stratton authorized dealer.
Specifications
Model 030740
Running Watts* ...........................7,000
Starting Watts** ...........................8,750
AC Current at 240 Volts ................ 29.1 Amps
AC Current at 120 Volts ................ 58.3 Amps
Model 030741
Rated Wattage* ...........................8,000
Starting Wattage** ........................10,000
AC Current at 240 Volts ................ 33.3 Amps
AC Current at 120 Volts ................ 66.6 Amps
Common Specifications
Frequency .....................60 Hz at 3600 rpm
Phase ............................ Single Phase
Displacement ................25.63 cu. in. (420 cc)
Spark Plug Gap ...............0.030 in. (0.76 mm)
Fuel Capacity .........7.5 U.S. Gallons (28.4 Liters)
Oil Capacity ................36 Ounces (1.0 Liters)