Briggs & Stratton Home Generator manual System Control Panel

System Control Panel

Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls:

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A - Set Exercise Switch — Used to set the exercise cycle start time and day-of-the-week. Exercise cycle only occurs in AUTO mode.

B - Manual Over-Ride Switch — With system switch in AUTO position, push the manual over-ride switch to start the generator. To turn off the generator, push and hold the manual over-ride switch again until engine stops.

C - System Switch — This two-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, AUTO 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.

D - 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the home 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 ATO 15A fuse.

E - Service Tool — For use by qualified service personnel ONLY.

F - Digital Display — Displays the total number of hours the generator has been running and fault codes. Used to schedule maintenance tasks and for troubleshooting operational problems with the home generator. All fault conditions are described in Fault Detection System.

G - Circuit Breaker — Protects the system from shorts and other over-current conditions. Must be ON to supply power to the Automatic Transfer Switch.

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