Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Installation Manual
System Control Panel
Figure 11 depicts the Home Standby Generator control panel, located inside the generator housing. Brief descriptions of the controls used during installation. More information may be found in the Owner’s Manual.
Figure 11 — Home Standby Generator Control Panel
Set Exercise
Circuit
Switch
Breaker
Diagnostic
LED
Hour Meter
AUTO/OFF/
MANUAL
15 Amp Switch
Fuse
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch
This
•“AUTO” position is the normal operating position. If a utility power outage is sensed, the system will start the generator.When utility power is restored, lets the engine stabilize internal temperatures, shuts off the generator, and waits for the next utility power outage.
•“OFF” position turns off running generator, prevents unit from starting and resets any detected faults.
•“MANUAL” position starts the engine after a short amount of time. It is used for maintenance or diagnostic functions.
15 Amp Fuse
Protects the Home Standby Generator DC control circuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) or was removed, the engine cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using ONLY an identical BUS AGC 15A fuse. One spare fuse is supplied with the unit.
BEFORE INITIAL START-UP
Engine Oil
This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engine owner’s manual.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure.
•Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.
Oil Considerations
Your Home Standby Generator is equipped with an engine that has been
The system is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W- 30W).This allows for system operation in the widest range of temperature and climate conditions.
NOTE: The use of synthetic oil DOES NOT alter the required oil change intervals described in the engine owner’s manual.
Battery Connection
The Home Standby Generator is supplied with a 12 Volt DC 33
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1.Set the generator's “AUTO/OFF/MANUAL” switch to OFF.
2.Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the control panel.
3.Service or replace battery as required.
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