Cleaning The Generator; When Calling For Assistance; Storage - Briggs & Stratton 7000 Watt Automatic Operator's Manual

Charging the Battery
If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Disconnect negative battery cable from negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-).
NOTICE Failure to disconnect negative battery cable will
result in equipment failure.
• DO NOT attempt to jump start the generator.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
4. Charge battery with battery charger at 2 Amps until
battery holds 12 Volts. DO NOT exceed 13.7 volts
when charging.
WARNING Storage batteries give off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen
and cause explosion, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents could 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. Recycle battery.
• 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, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
5. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery
terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)).
6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery
terminals is secure and that the red POSITIVE terminal
insulator is fully in place.
7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO,
the engine could crank and start at any
time without warning, resulting in minor or
moderate injury.
• To prevent possible injury that could be caused by such
sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF if
performing maintenance on the system.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around
the generator or transfer switch.
8. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
9. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.

Cleaning the Generator

1. Set control board system switch to OFF.
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Clean generator as desired.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe exterior surfaces clean.
• Use a soft, bristle brush to loosen caked on dirt, etc.
• Use a vacuum cleaner to pick up loose dirt and debris.
• Use low pressure air (not to exceed 25 psi) to blow
away dirt. Inspect cooling air slots and openings on
the generator. These openings must be kept clean
and unobstructed.
4. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel.
5. Set generator's system switch to AUTO.
6. Reset exercise timer. See Setting Exercise Timer.

When Calling for Assistance

You must have the following information at hand if it is
necessary to contact a local service center regarding service
or repair of this unit:
1. Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number from
the unit ID label. See Controls for location of the label
or refer to the information recorded on the inside front
cover of the installation manual.
2. Obtain the engine identification numbers from the
engine label. See the engine operator's manual for
location of this information. Please note that several
different engines are described in the engine manual,
so your engine may vary from that shown.

Storage

The home generator system is designed for long term
service as a backup generator. There is no need to take any
storage precautions. However, if it becomes necessary to
take the system out of service for an extended period, call
Technical Services at 800-743-4115, between 8:00 AM and
5:00 PM CT for specific recommendations. Refer to the
engine operator's manual for additional information.
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