Features And Controls - Briggs & Stratton VXG6500 Operator's Manual

Features and Controls

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.
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A - Fuel Tank — Capacity of seven (7) U.S. gallons.
B - Oil Fill Cap /Dipstick — Check and add engine oil here.
C - Fuel Valve — Used to turn fuel supply on and off to
engine.
D - Oil Drain Plug — Drain engine oil here.
E - Spark Arrester Muffler — Exhaust muffler lowers engine
noise and is equipped with a spark arrester screen.
F - Choke Lever — Used when starting a cold engine.
G - On/Off Switch — Set this switch to "On" before using
recoil starter. Set switch to "Off" to stop engine.
H - Air Cleaner — Protects engine by filtering dust and
debris out of intake air.
J - Recoil Starter — Used to start the engine.
K - Grounding Fastener — If required, please consult a
qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency
having jurisdiction.
L - Data Tag – Provides model, revision and serial number
of generator. Please have these readily available if calling
for assistance.
M - Idle Control Switch — Use this switch to turn the idle
control feature on and off.
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N - 12 Volt DC Receptacle — Use this receptacle with
battery charge cables to charge a 12 Volt battery.
P - 120 Volt AC, 20 Amp Duplex Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 20 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
R - 120 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May be
used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz electrical
lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
S - 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Locking Receptacle — May
be used to supply electrical power for the operation of
120 and/or 240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, single phase, 60 Hz
electrical lighting, appliance, tool and motor loads.
T - GFCI Circuit Breaker — A GFCI circuit breaker is
provided to protect against electrical ground fault and
protect the generator against electrical overload.
U - Circuit Breakers (AC) — The 120 Volt AC, 20A duplex
receptacle is provided with "push to reset" circuit
breakers to protect the generator against electrical
overload.
V - Hour Meter — Displays and records how many hours
your generator has run (up to 9,999.9).
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