Engine Oil; Battery - Briggs & Stratton 12kW Operator's Manual

Engine Oil

The engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30).
This allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
The use of synthetic oil does not alter the required oil
change intervals described in the engine operator's manual.
Changing Engine Oil
CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact
with used motor oil.
• Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in
certain laboratory animals.
• Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON'T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN USED
OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Place oil drain hose into an approved container.
4. Remove brass fitting from end of drain hose.
Shown here is the oil drain hose (B) and the oil filter location
(A) for the 12kW generator:
Shown here is the oil drain hose (B) and the oil filter location
(A) for the 15kW generator:
A
B
Change oil while the engine is still warm from running, as
described in the engine operator's manual.
5. When oil has drained, replace brass fitting on hose.
6. Add oil (see next paragraph.)
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To fill your engine with oil:
Follow the synthetic oil grade recommendation and oil fill
instructions given in the engine operator's manual.
If all engine servicing is complete, replace 15 Amp fuse in
control panel and reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise
Timer in Operation.
NOTICE 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
manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.

Battery

Servicing of batteries is to be performed or supervised
by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
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1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery
B in Final Installation Considerations in the installation
manual for specific battery needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+)).
5. Connect the battery charge wire (wire #13) shown as
(C) below to the battery positive terminal (indicated by
POSITIVE, POS, or (+)):
6. Connect black negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
7. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
8. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
9. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
10. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES,
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.
Maintenance in the operator's manual and engine
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