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Know your system control panel, Power decrease at high altitude or high, Temperature – Briggs & Stratton 1679-0 User Manual

Page 10: Essential circuit selection, Unpacking, Delivery inspection shipment contents, Know your backup generator

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System

Owners Manual

15 Amp Fuse — Protects the DC control circuits.

Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
precleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into
the engine.

Battery — 12 Volt DC, 18 Amp-Hour sealed battery
provides power to start the engine. Battery receives trickle
charge whenever generator is not running.

Control Panel — Used for various test, operation and
maintenance functions. See “KNOW YOUR SYSTEM
CONTROL PANEL” on the next page.

Engine Label — Identifies engine model and type.

Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine
noise to comply with most residential codes.

Oil Dip Stick — Used to check the engine oil level.

Oil Drain Hose — Provided to facilitate oil changing.

Oil Fill Cap — Remove to service the engine with
recommended oil.

Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong system life.

Unit Data Decal — Identifies unit by serial number.

KNOW YOUR BACKUP GENERATOR

Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Air Cleaner

Oil

Filter

Battery Door Opening

Control Panel Door Opening

Unit

Data

Decal

Oil Service Door Opening

Exhaust

Port

Oil Dip Stick

Fuel Inlet

Control Panel

(see page 11)

Battery

Oil Drain Hose

Oil Fill Cap

15 Amp Fuse

Engine Label