Know Your Home Generator System - Briggs & Stratton 40212 Operator's Manual

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
Control Panel
(see page 10)
Battery
Control Panel Door Opening
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.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Engine Label
Fuel Inlet
Oil Fill Door Opening
Oil Drain Door Opening
Unit Data Decal
Exhaust Port
Oil Dip Stick
Air Cleaner
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.
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Oil Fill Cap
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Filter