Briggs & Stratton 01897-0 - Manual (Page 6)

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator
Installation, Start-Up and Owner’s Manual
KNOW YOUR STANDBY GENERATOR
Read this owner’s manual and safety rules before operating your generator.
Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Air Cleaner
Oil
Filter
Unit Data
Decal
Exhaust
Port
Oil Fill
Cap/DipStick
Fuel Inlet
Control Panel
(see page 7)
Battery
Oil Drain Hose
Engine Label
Air Cleaner — Uses a dry type filter element and foam
precleaner to
protect engine by filtering dust and debris out
of intake air. .
Battery — 12 Volt DC, 33 Amp-Hour sealed battery
provides power to start the engine. Battery receives trickle
charge whenever generator is not running.
Control Panel — Used for various test, operation and
maintenance functions. See “KNOW YOUR CONTROL
PANEL” on the next page.
Disconnect Box — Convenient junction box for ease of
installation. Allows you to connect to generator output and
disconnect utility input.
Engine Label (stamped on top of valve cover) —
Identifies engine model and type.
Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine
noise to comply with most residential codes.
Fuel Inlet — Attach appropriate fuel supply to generator
here.
Lifting Pocket — Provided at each corner for lifting
generator.
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick — Check and fill engine with
recommended oil here.
Oil Drain Hose — Provided to facilitate oil changing.
Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong generator life.
Unit Data Decal — Identifies unit by serial number.
Disconnect Box
Generator is shown with roof, plastic
access door and control panel door
removed for clarity
Lifting Pocket