Briggs & Stratton Power Products Backup Power System
Owner’s Manual
Engine Maintenance
Figure 7 — Oil Fill Spout on Oil Bottle
CAUTION! When working on the generator, always remove the 15 Amp fuse from control panel. Also disconnect spark plug wires from spark plugs and keep wires away from spark plugs.This will prevent accidental
Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Before placing the backup generator in service and at the recommended maintenance interval, check the engine oil level, as follows:
•Remove Oil Service door. Clean area around oil fill and dipstick locations.
•Remove dipstick.Wipe with clean cloth.
•Insert dipstick fully. Remove and check oil level.
•If oil level is low, slowly add recommended oil to bring level to “Full” mark on dipstick (Figure 6).
Figure 6 — Oil Dipstick Markings
•A reusable oil spout that fits most oil bottles is supplied to make it easier to pour oil into the engine (Figure 7).
Changing the Oil and Oil Filter
Oil capacity is approximately
1.6liters) when changing oil and filter. Use only
Change the oil after every 50 hours and replace oil
filter every 100 hours. If you are using this engine under dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.
Use the following instructions to change the oil while the engine is still warm:
1.Unclip and wipe the oil drain hose clean with a rag. Place the oil drain hose into a suitable container. Grasp the oil drain fitting (see Figure 5), push it in towards the engine, rotate it counterclockwise to its stop, then pull the fitting outwards. Oil should begin to flow out of the oil drain hose.
2.When the oil is drained, grasp the oil drain fitting and rotate it clockwise until it locks in place. Position the oil drain hose into its storage clip.
3.Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and remove the filter.
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