Briggs & Stratton 1938 Operator's Manual page 10

Service &Troubleshooting Guide - Home Generator Systems
Model 1938 (lOkW)General Information
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SYSTEH CONTROLS
I 5 Amp Fuse -- Protects the Home Generator System • OFF position turns off running generator, takes system
DC control circuits. If the fuse has blown (melted open) or out of Automatic mode and resets any detected faults.
was removed, the engine cannot crank or start. Replace the • MANUAL position starts the engine but does not
fuse using only an identical BUSS AGC 15A fuse. disconnect from utility power. It is used for
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch -- This three-position maintenance or diagnostic functions.
device is the most important control on the system and is
used as follows:
• AUTO position is the normal operating position. If a
utility power outage is sensed, the system will start the
generator. When utility power is restored and the
internal engine temperatures stabilize, it shuts off the
generator, and waits for the next utility power outage.
Circuit Breaker Protects the system from shorts and
other over-current conditions. Must be ON to supply
power to the Automatic Transfer Switch.
Diagnostic LED Used for troubleshooting operational
problems with the Home Generator System. All fault
conditions are described in the section LED Fault Light
Conditions.
While waiting, it maintains the battery with a trickle
charge. Hour Meter The hour meter records the total number
of hours the generator has been running and is used to
schedule maintenance tasks.
Set Exercise Switch -- Used to set the exercise cycle
start time and day-of-the-week. Exercise cycle only occurs
in AUTO mode.
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