Knowyour Backup Generator - Briggs & Stratton 190839GS Owner's Manual

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Bri_s & Str_t_on Power Products Home Generator S)rstem
Owners Manual
KNOWYOUR BACKUP GENERATOR
Read this owner'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.
Exhaust
Control Panel
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15 Amp Fuse
Oil Drain Hose
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Dip Stick
Fuel Inlet
Battery
Battery Door Opening
Oil
Filter
Unit
Data
Decal
Engine Label -
Control Panel Door Opening
Oil Service Door Opening C)
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15 Amp Fuse -- Protects the DC control circuits.
Air Cleaner -- Uses a dry type filter element and foam
precleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into
the engine.
Battery -- 12Volt DC, 18Amp-Hour sealed battery
provides power to start the engine. Battery receives trickle
charge
whenever generator
is not
running.
Control Panel -- Used for various tesr_ operation and
maintenance functions. See "KNOW YOUR SYSTEM
CONTROL PANEL" on the next page.
Engine Label -- Identifies engine model and type.
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 -- Identifies unit by serial number.
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