System Control Panel; Before Initial Engine Start-Up; Engine Oil; Battery Connection - Briggs & Stratton 40204 Installation And Start-Up Manual

System Control Panel

Figure 11 depicts the Home Generator System control panel,
located inside the generator housing. Below are brief
descriptions of the controls used during installation. More
information may be found in the Operator's Manual.
Figure 11 — Home Generator System Control Panel
15 Amp Fuse
System Switch
Set Exercise
Switch
System Switch
This two-position switch is the most important control on the
system and is used as follows:
• "AUTO" position is the normal operating position. If a
utility power outage is sensed, the system will start the
generator. When utility power is restored, lets the engine
stabilize internal temperatures, shuts off the generator, and
waits for the next utility power outage.
• "OFF" position turns off running generator, prevents unit
from starting and resets any detected faults.
15 Amp Fuse
Protects the Home Generator System DC control circuits. If
the fuse has 'blown' (melted open) or was removed, the
engine cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using only an
identical ATO 15A fuse. One spare fuse is supplied with the
unit.
BEFORE INITIAL START-UP

Engine Oil

This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the
recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level
and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engine
operator's manual.
Oil Considerations
Your Home Generator System is equipped with an engine
that has been pre-run at the factory.
INSTALLATION
Service Tool
Digital Display
Circuit
Breaker
Manual Over-Ride
Switch
The system is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30W).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
NOTE: The use of synthetic oil DOES NOT alter the required
oil change intervals described in the engine operator's
manual.

Battery Connection

The Home Generator System is supplied with a 12 Volt DC,
AGM type, 55 Amp-Hour, valve regulated battery. It is a
sealed, lead-acid rechargeable battery. It is installed in the unit
and the battery cables are connected at the factory. The unit's
15 Amp fuse, which isolates the battery and prevents the unit
from starting, has been removed for shipping. The battery will
lose some charge charge prior to installation of the generator.
If battery voltage is below 12 Volts, charge the battery.
IMPORTANT: If battery voltage is below 5 Volts, it may not
take a charge and you will need a new battery.
Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set generator's system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will result in
equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to jump start the battery.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts.
NOTE: DO NOT exceed 13.7 Volts charging.
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