Generator Clearances; Engine Maintenance; Checking Oil Level; Changing The Oil And Oil Filter - Briggs & Stratton 040213 Service And Troubleshooting Manual

GENERATOR CLEARANCES

1
The generator enclosure should be a minimum of 5 ft.
(1.52 meter) from any combustible material. At least 5 ft.
(1.52 meter) of access room all around the enclosure
should be available. The unit exhaust grill should be at
least 10 ft. (3.05 meter) from any building opening
(window, door, vent etc.), and the exhaust gases should
not be able to accumulate in any occupied area (Fig. 2).
Fig. 2 - Generator System Clearances

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

NOTE:
Detailed servicing information about this
Briggs & Stratton engine is available in the
"VANGUARD™ V-Twin OHV Repair Manual
(#272144)."
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Service & Troubleshooting Guide - Home Generator System - Model 040234 (15kW)

Checking Oil Level

Before placing the standby generator in service and at
the recommended maintenance interval, check the
engine oil level, as follows:
If oil level is low, remove oil fill cap and slowly add
recommended oil to bring level to
(Fig.3).
Fig. 3 - Oil Dipstick Markings
A reusable oil spout that fits most oil bottles is supplied to
make it easier to pour oil into the engine.

Changing the Oil and Oil Filter

Oil capacity is approximately 2-1/2 quarts (79 ounces or
2.3 liters) when changing oil and filter. Use only detergent
for service Grade SJ or greater synthetic oil. Change oil
after every 50 operating hours. Replace oil filter every 100
operating hours
If you are using this engine under dirty or dusty
conditions or in extremely hot weather, change the oil
more often. Use the following instructions to change the
oil while the engine is still warm:
Section 1 - General Information
1. Remove Oil Fill door. Clean area around oil fill and
dipstick locations.
2. Remove dipstick. Wipe with clean cloth.
3. Insert dipstick fully. Remove and check oil level.
.
1. Make sure the SYSTEM switch is set to
2. Remove the 15 Amp fuse.
3. Un-clip and wipe the oil drain hose clean with a
rag. Place the oil drain hose into a suitable
container. Grasp the oil drain fitting and push it in
towards the engine. Rotate it counterclockwise to
its stop and pull the fitting outwards. Oil should
begin to flow out of the oil drain hose.
4. After the oil is drained, grasp the oil drain fitting
and rotate it clockwise until it locks in place.
Position the oil drain hose in its storage clip.
5. Place a suitable container beneath the oil filter and
remove the filter.
mark on dipstick
Full
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