Storage - Briggs & Stratton 040248A Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery in
the Assembly/Installation section for specific battery
needed.
4. Connect red battery cable to battery positive 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.
DON'T POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES,
RETURN USED BATTERY TO RECYCLING
COLLECTION CENTER.

Storage

The generator should be started at least once every seven
days and allowed to run at least 30 minutes. If this cannot be
done and you must store the unit for more than 30 days, use
the following guidelines to prepare it for storage:
1. While engine is still warm, change oil as described
earlier in Changing Engine Oil and Filter.
2. Remove spark plug and pour about 1 oz. (30 ml) of
engine oil into cylinder. Replace spark plug but DO NOT
connect spark plug wire.
3. Ensure fuel supply shut off valve is closed.
4. Press START/RUN/STOP switch momentarily to
distribute oil.
5. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug.
6. Clean the generator as outlined in Generator Cleaning.
Ensure that cooling air slots and openings on generator
are open and unobstructed.
7. Charge the battery, as described in Charge Battery.
8. If the generator is subjected to freezing temperatures,
disconnect battery cables from battery and move it to
a warmer location. Charge the battery before the next
season's use.
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