Know Your Home Generator System - Briggs & Stratton 40221 Installation, Start-Up And 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.
Air Cleaner
Oil
Filter
Exhaust
Port
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
precleaner to protect engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air. .
Battery — 12 Volt DC, 33 Amp-Hour, valve regulated,
sealed battery provides power to start engine. Battery
receives trickle charge whenever generator is not running.
Control Panel — Used for various operation and
maintenance functions. See "KNOW YOUR CONTROL
PANEL" on next page.
Disconnect Box — Convenient junction box for you to
disconnect utility input.
Engine Label (stamped on top of valve cover) —
Identifies engine model and type.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Engine Label
Lifting Pocket
Fuel Inlet
Oil Fill
Cap/DipStick
Battery
Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine
noise to comply with most residential codes.
Fuel Inlet — Attach appropriate fuel supply to generator
here.
Lifting Pocket — Provided at each corner for lifting
generator.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with
recommended oil here.
Oil Drain Hose — Provided to facilitate oil changing.
Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong generator life.
Unit Data Decal — Identifies unit by serial number.
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Generator is shown with roof, plastic
access door and control panel door
removed for clarity
Control Panel
(see page 7)
Oil Drain Hose
Unit Data
Decal
Disconnect Box