Know Your Backup Generator - Briggs & Stratton 1461-2 Owner's Manual

KNOW YOUR BACKUP GENERATOR

Read this owner'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.
Exhaust
Port
Battery
Battery Door Opening
Control Panel Door Opening
15 Amp Fuse — Protects the DC control circuits.
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
precleaner to limit the amount of dirt and dust drawn into
the engine.
Battery — 12 Volt DC, 18 Amp-Hour sealed battery
provides power to start the engine. Battery receives trickle
charge whenever generator is not running.
Control Panel — Used for various test, operation and
maintenance functions. See "KNOW YOUR SYSTEM
CONTROL PANEL" on the next page.
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Backup Power System
Oil
Oil
Drain
Filter
Hose
Engine Label
Oil Service Door Opening
Engine Label — Identifies engine model and type.
Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine
noise to comply with most residential codes.
Oil Dip Stick — Used to check the engine oil level.
Oil Drain Hose — Provided to facilitate oil changing.
Oil Fill Cap — Remove to service the engine with
recommended oil.
Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong system life.
Unit Data Decal — Identifies unit by serial number.
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Owner's Manual
Control Panel
(see page 10)
15 Amp Fuse
Unit Data Decal
Oil Fill Cap
Oil Dip Stick
Air Cleaner
Fuel Inlet