Access Ports; Operation; Engine Oil; Battery - Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Automatic Operator's Manual

Access Ports

The home generator is equipped with several access
openings and a removable roof to permit simple oil and
filter servicing.
To remove roof:
Remove the four screws and lift off. Replace roof in
reverse order.
To remove access cover:
Remove the two screws, tilt cover out, and lift cover off
panel. Replace cover in reverse order.
To remove side panel (if necessary):
1. Remove roof.
2. Remove screw(s) attaching side panel.
WARNING Contact with muffler area could cause burns
resulting in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
3. Pull panel outward (away) from unit while pulling panel
upward and out of base.
To install side panel:
1. Guide bottom of side into base.
2. Push panel until it is flush with sides.
3. Replace panel screw(s).
4. Replace roof and screws.
Each home generator is supplied with a set of identical keys.
These keys fit the locks that secure the access door.
To open access door:
1. Insert key into lock of access door and turn key one
quarter turn counterclockwise.
2. Grasp door's handle and turn one quarter turn
counterclockwise to open. Remove key.
To close access door:
1. Close door and turn door's handle one quarter
turn clockwise.
2. Insert key into lock of access door and turn key one
quarter turn clockwise. Remove key.
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Operation

Important Owner's Considerations

Engine Oil

NOTICE 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 Maintenance in the operator's manual and engine
manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
This engine is shipped from the factory pre-run and filled
with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30). This allows for system
operation in a wide range of temperature and climate
conditions. Before starting the engine, check oil level as
described in the engine manual.

Battery

The installer must supply a valve-regulated, rechargeable,
12 volt DC starting battery. See Battery in Final Installation
Considerations in the installation manual.
WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and
home generator completed, utility power supplied to the
automatic transfer switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the
battery receives a trickle charge while the engine is not
running. The trickle charge cannot be used to recharge a
battery that is completely discharged.
15 Amp Fuse
The generator's 15 Amp fuse is critical to correct system
operation. The 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to
prevent the unit from starting during shipping. Your installer
will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon completion of
the installation.