Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 12kW Installation And Operation Manual

WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles
causing a fire, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Keep the area near the generator clean and free of
debris.
NOTICE DO NOT use direct spray from a garden hose to
clean generator. Water can enter the engine and generator
and cause damage.
NOTICE Periodically inspect the engine exterior for
contamination and potential damage from dirt, leaves,
rodents, spider webs, insects, etc. and remove.
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the side of the generator to
the "OFF" (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Remove the roof.
4. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder at top of
the control box.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Clean generator as follows: Use a damp cloth to wipe
exterior surfaces clean. Use a soft, bristle brush and
vacuum cleaner to loosen and pick up dirt and debris.
Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow away
dirt and debris. Clean the air inlets and outlets of any
snow, leaves, or debris. To prevent generator damage
caused by overheating, these openings must be kept
unobstructed.
8. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
9. Install the front panel.
10. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder at top of the
control box.
11. Install the roof.
12. Restore utility power to the generator.
13. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the side of the generator to
the "ON" (I) position.
14. Set the generator mode to AUTO.

Engine Maintenance

Engine Oil
Use only Briggs & Stratton
synthetic engine oil.
Checking Engine Oil Level
Oil must be maintained between the "ADD" and the "FULL"
marks on the dipstick. To make sure that an accurate reading
is shown on the dipstick, make sure the following steps are
taken before checking the oil level.
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80028446 SAE 5W-30 full
1. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the side of the generator to
the "OFF" (0) position.
2. Remove utility power to the generator to de-energize the
battery charger.
3. Remove the roof.
4. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the fuse holder at top of
the control box.
5. Remove the front panel.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
7. Allow approximately five minutes for the oil to drain back
into the oil pan.
8. Remove the dipstick. Wipe it with a clean cloth or paper
towel. Then, push the dipstick all the way into the dipstick
tube.
9. Remove the dipstick and note the amount of oil on the
dipstick. The oil level must be between the "ADD" and
"FULL" marks.
10. If the oil level is below the "ADD" mark, install the dipstick
and proceed to step 8.
11. Remove the oil filler cap from the valve cover.
12. Add the required amount of oil to bring the level up to, but
not over, the "FULL" mark on the dipstick. Install the oil
filler cap to the valve cover and wipe up any spilled oil.
13. Connect the negative (-) cable at the battery.
14. Install the front panel.
15. Install the 15 Amp fuse into the fuse holder at top of the
control box.
16. Install the roof.
17. Restore utility power to the generator.
18. Push the ON/OFF Switch on the side of the generator to
the "ON" (I) position.
19. Set the generator mode to AUTO.
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