Section 4 - Final Adjustments And Specifications; Oerational Tests; Manual Operation Test (No Load) - Briggs & Stratton 040213 Service And Troubleshooting Manual

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Service & Troubleshooting Guide - Home Generator System - Models 040213 & 040234 (15kW)

Section 4 - Final Adjustments and Specifications

SECTION 4 - FINAL ADJUSTMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

OERATIONAL TESTS

Manual Operation Test (No Load)

This test should be done without any electrical loads
connected, as follows:
1. Remove the oil drain and control panel doors.
2. Remove the four screws that hold the circuit
breaker cover (if installed).
PASTE FROM (IM)
Fig. 76 - Removing Circuit Breaker Cover
3. Connect frequency meter to the load side of circuit
breaker.
4. Set the SYSTEM switch to
5. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its
(closed) position.
6. Install the 15 Amp fuse in the control panel.
7. Make sure that all fuel shut-off valves are open.
8. Push and hold the
MANUAL OVER-RIDE
The unit will go through its starting cycle.
NOTE
: If the Home Standby Generator System
has been idle for an extended period or if the fuel
system has been serviced, air may be trapped in
the fuel lines. It may take a few minutes to purge
the air from the lines before the unit will start.
If the unit failed to start:
Let the engine warm up for about five minutes.
When you are satisfied with the operation of the
generator:
Voltage should read
Frequency should read
Each reading should be between
If no load voltage and frequency are correct:
Unit will shut down.
.
AUTO
If no load voltage and frequency are NOT correct:
ON
button.
Fig. 77 - Governor Adjustment Screw
• Reset fault code detection system. (See
"Resetting The Fault Code Detection System" on
page
20.)
• Make sure fuel is
.
ON
• Repeat step 8.
• Listen for unusual noises, vibration or other
indications of abnormal operation. Check for oil
leaks, evidence of overheating and any other
abnormalities while the unit is running.
9. Read voltage:
• Across
and
Wire #11
Wire #44
239VAC-264VAC
62.0 Hz - 62.5 HZ
10. Read Voltage:
• Across
connection lug and
Wire #11
• Across
connection lug and
Wire #44
• Push and hold the
MANUAL OVER-RIDE
• While the unit is still running, slowly turn the
governor adjustment screw
obtain a no load frequency of
.
62.0 Hz - 62.5 Hz
4
.
.
.
.
NEUTRAL
.
NEUTRAL
.
121VAC-131VAC
button.
as required to
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