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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Owners Manual
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.
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 (APISJ/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 12Volt
DC 33Amp-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
generator’s 15Amp fuse has been removed to prevent the
battery from discharging and the unit from starting during
shipping.
NOTE:With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer
switch and Home Standby Generator completed,utility
power supplied to the Automatic Transfer Switch,and the
unit in AUTOmode, the battery receives a trickle charge
while the engine is not running.The trickle charger cannot
be used to recharge a battery that is completely
discharged.

Gaseous Fuel System

• Ensure that all fuel connections are tight, secure and
without leaks.
• Ensure that all shutoff valves are OPEN and that
adequate pressure is available (see installation manual).
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly serviced with the recommended oil will
result in equipment failure. • DO NOTinstall the 15 Amp fuse until all plumbing and wiring
has been completed and inspected.
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine to start.
CAUTION
• DO NOToperate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
explosive conditions exist.
• If you smell ‘raw’ gaseous fuel (natural or LP) near the unit,
immediately turn off the gas supply to the Home Standby
Generator.
• Contact your gas utility or the system installer for assistance
in determining the source of the smell.
Propane and Natural Gas is extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING