Before Initial Start-Up; Engine Oil; Oil Considerations; Battery Connection - Briggs & Stratton HOME STANDBY GENERATOR 01975-0 Installation And Owner's Manual

BEFORE INITIAL START -UP

Engine Oil

This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the
recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level
and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the
engine owner's manual.
CAUTION
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 engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.

Oil Considerations

Your Home Standby Generator is equipped with an engine
that has been pre-run at the factory and does not require
the traditional "break-in" procedure.
The generator is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-
30W).This allows for generator operation in the widest
range of temperature and climate conditions.
NOTE: The use of synthetic oil DOES NOT alter the
required oil change intervals described in the engine
owner's manual.

Battery Connection

The Home Standby Generator is supplied with a 12 Volt DC
33 Amp-Hour, valve regulated battery. It is a sealed, lead-acid
rechargeable battery. It is installed in the unit and the
battery cables are connected at the factory.The generator's
15 Amp fuse has been removed to prevent the battery
from discharging and the unit from starting during shipping.
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Pull service disconnect from disconnect box.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required.
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Standby Generator
Installation, Start-Up and Owner's Manual
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short circuit current.
• DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
• DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
• Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber gloves.
• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
• Use tools with insulated handles.
4. Connect red battery cable to positive battery terminal
(indicated by POSITIVE, POS, or (+).
5. Connect black battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine to start.
• DO NOT install the 15 Amp fuse until all plumbing and wiring
has been completed and inspected.
8. Reinstall service disconnect in disconnect box.
NOTE: With the battery installed and utility power
available to the Transfer Switch, the battery receives a
trickle charge whenever the engine is not running.The
trickle charge only prevents self-discharge and cannot be
used to recharge a battery that is completely discharged.
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