Before Initial START-UP, Engine Oil | Briggs & Stratton 01938-0

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 operator’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 three-position switch is the most important control on the system and is used as follows:

•“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 operator’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 pre-run at the factory and does not require the traditional “break-in” procedure.

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 operator’s manual.

Battery Connection

The Home Standby Generator is supplied with a 12 Volt DC,AGM type, 33 Amp-Hour, valve regulated battery. It is a sealed, lead-acid rechargeable battery. It is installed in the unit and the battery cables are connected at the factory.The unit’s 15 Amp fuse, which isolates the battery and prevents the unit from starting, has been removed for shipping.The battery will lose some charge charge prior to installation of the generator. If battery voltage is below 12 Volts, charge the battery.

IMPORTANT: If battery voltage is below 5 Volts, it may not take a charge and you will need a new battery.

Charging the Battery

If it is necessary to charge 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.Disconnect the negative battery cable to the negative battery terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).

CAUTION

Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will result in equipment failure.

•DO NOT attempt to jump start the battery.

•Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this instruction will void warranty.

4.Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until battery holds 12 Volts.