Table Of Contents - Briggs & Stratton 040298 Service & Troubleshooting Manual

Table of Contents

Models Covered In This Manual4
Equipment Description5
Signal Words In Safety Messages5
Section 1 - Safety, Maintenance And Adjustments5
Generator Clearances8
Lifting The Generator9
Access To The Generator10
Generator Components12
System Controls13
System Connections14
Fuel Factors15
Fuel Consumption15
Reconfigure The Fuel System15
Generator Ac Connection System17
Automatic Operation17
Checking Automatic Operation17
Setting Exercise Timer18
Generator Maintenance18
Cleaning The Generator18
Adjusting The Valve Lash19
Oil Service19
Changing The Oil And Oil Filter19
Replacing The Spark Plugs19
Servicing The Air Cleaner20
Battery20
Engine Adjustment21
Charging The Battery21
Control Panel25
Section 2 - Troubleshooting25
Accessing The Automatic Voltage Regulator27
Automatic Voltage Regulator (Avr)27
Fault Code (Fc_X) Indications28
Resetting The Fault Code Detection System28
Low Battery Voltage29
Check Battery30
Check Trickle Charge Voltage At Battery30
Check Utility Voltage Input31
Measure Trickle Charge Output Voltage At Control Panel31
Low Oil Pressure33
Measure For Short-To-Ground34
Check Oil Pressure Switch34
Check Engine Oil Pressure35
Low Voltage37
Measure Circuit Breaker Load-Side Voltage38
Measure Generator Voltage At Control Panel38
Measure Circuit Breaker Line-Side Voltage38
Check Alternator39
Measure Winding Resistance39
Test Stator Ac Power Windings39
Check Stator Excitation Windings39
Check Rotor Resistance Through The Brush Wires40
Bypass The Avr41
Engine Does Not Start43
Visually Inspect Generator44
Check Spark44
Starting Problems44
Check Fuel Delivery System45
Check Fuel Supply Pressure45
Check Fuel Solenoid45
Check Fuel Regulator46
Engine Does Not Crank47
Check Battery Components48
Check Starter Contactor Signal48
Check Control Panel Board Output48
Fc 5 Low Frequency And Fc 6 Engine Overspeed51
Under Frequency52
Check No-Load & Full-Load Frequency52
Check Full-Load Frequency53
Measure Frequency At #E1 & #E253
High Temperature55
Check Over-Temperature Switch56
Check Wire #9556
Transfer Switch Failure57
Remove Access Door59
Remove Battery59
Remove Side Panels59
Section 3 - Unit Disassembly59
Remove The Exhaust Flex Tube60
Disconnect Control Panel Wiring60
Disconnect Engine Wiring And Fuel Hose61
Engine / Alternator Removal62
Remove The Stator62
Remove The Rotor63
Reassemble The Alternator63
Assemble The Alternator64
Section 4 - Generator Specifications65
Resistance Values65
Fastener Torque Values65
Schematic Specifications66