Generator Components - Briggs & Stratton 076000NG Service & Troubleshooting Manual

GENERATOR COMPONENTS

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NOTE:
Generator is shown with access door removed.
A - Oil Dip Stick - Used to check the engine oil
level.
B - Engine Label - Identifies engine model and
type.
C - Oil Fill Cap - Remove to service the engine
with recommended oil.
D - Thermostat - Allows the engine to heat up
quickly, and then to keep the engine at a con-
stant temperature. It does this by regulating the
amount of coolant that goes through the radiator.
E - Coolant Recovery Bottle - Provides visual
indicator of engine coolant level.
F - Oil Filter - Filters engine oil to prolong sys-
tem life.
G - Oil Drain Plug - Provided to facilitate oil
changing.
H - Ignition Coil - Amplifies the voltage of elec-
tricity supplied to the ignition system.
J - Battery Negative Cable - Cable connects
negative battery terminal to various electrical cir-
cuit and to the engine for starting.
K - Oil Pressure Switch - Monitors engine oil
pressure when the engine is running. Indicates a
drop to below the minimum permissible pres-
sure.
L - Starter Contactor/Motor - The starter con-
tactor supplies the high current
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needed to run the starter motor and also pro-
vided the force needed to engage the starter.
The starter is an electric motor used to turn over
the engine to start it.
M - Battery Fuse Holder - Provides over-current
protection for safe operation of generator battery.
Fully insulated and water proof.
N - Fuel Solenoid - One inlet and one outlet,
electrically controlled to permit and shut off fluid
flow.
P - Generator Ground - Located on the frame
below the generator circuit breaker cover. If
required by local codes, should ONLY be used
for a ground rod. See System Control Panel for
other Ground locations.
R - Unit Data Decal - Identifies unit by model
and serial number.
S - Stub In Location - Located in bottom of cir-
cuit breaker enclosure for power cable stub in
location. Panel is removable to allow easy hole
cutting for conduit.
T - Circuit Breaker Enclosure - Equipped with
removable bottom to assist with conduit connec-
tion.
U - Automatic Voltage Regulator - Access hole
for voltage regulator adjustment.
V - Control Panel - Used for various tests, oper-
ation, and maintenance functions. See System
Control Panel on the next page.