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Know your home generator system – Briggs & Stratton 040213 User Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

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KNOW YOUR HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM

Read this operator’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.

15 Amp Fuse — Protects the DC control circuits.

Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.

Battery — 12 Volt DC, 55 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 (located on base) — Identifies unit by
serial number.

Air Cleaner

Oil Filter

Control Panel Door Opening

Oil Fill Door Opening

Unit Data Decal

Oil Drain Door Opening

Exhaust Port

Oil Dip Stick

Fuel Inlet

Control Panel

(see page 10)

Battery

Oil Drain Hose

Oil Fill Cap

15 Amp Fuse

Engine Label

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