Briggs & Stratton 040298, Service & Troubleshooting Manual

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4. Place oil drain hose ( A ) into an approved container.
5. Remove fitting ( B ) from end of drain hose.
6. When oil has drained, reinstall the fitting on the hose.
7. Gain access to the oil filter. It is located inside the
access cover on the side panel.
8. Place the provided oil filter drain tray ( A , Figure 11)
beneath the oil filter ( B ) and remove the filter.
Figure 13
9. Coat the gasket of the new filter with clean engine oil.
Turn the new filter clockwise by hand until the gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten 1/2 to 3/4
turn more.
10. Fill the engine with oil until the level is at the FULL
mark on the dipstick.
11. Install and tighten the oil fill cap.
12. Reinstall the 15 Amp fuse.
13. Start and run the generator using the Manual Over-
Ride button.
14. Run the engine for one minute and check for leaks.
Recheck the oil level.
15. Turn control panel system switch to AUTO and reset
the exercise timer. See Resetting the Exercise TImer.
16. Empty oil filter drain tray.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
The engine air cleaner is one of the most important areas to
maintain. Use only genuine Briggs & Stratton parts which
meet UL requirements for a generator. Clean the foam pre-
cleaner (if equipped) every 25 hours and the filter cartridge
every 100 hours of operation. Clean or replace more often in
dusty or dirty conditions.
To service the air cleaner:
1. Unsnap and remove the air filter cover.
2. Remove the air filter cartridge and clean by tapping
gently on a flat surface. Replace if very dirty or
damaged.
3. If equipped, remove the foam pre-cleaner from filter
cartridge and wash in soapy water. Rinse thoroughly
and allow to air dry.
4. Remove the foam filter and clean.
5. Reinstall foam filter and clean air filter cartridge.
Make sure that the rubber seals are in contact with
the mounting all around the filter.
6. Engage the two clips of the air filter cover into their
slots and close the air filter cover. Engage the
locking latch of the filter cover and snap shut.
NOTICE: NEVER use petroleum solvents or pressurized air to
clean the air filter cartridge. Solvents will cause the cartridge
to deteriorate; pressurized air will perforate the paper media.
Battery
The installer must supply a valve-regulated, rechargeable 12
volt starting battery. See
Battery in the installation manual.
The battery receives a trickle charge from the control board
when:
• The generator is running and,
• When utility power is present and the control
panel system switch is either in the AUTO or OFF
position.
The trickle charge will not recharge a battery that is
completely discharged.
Servicing the Battery
Battery service should be performed or supervised only by
personnel who are knowledgeable of batteries and the
required precautions.
If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows:
1. Set control panel system switch to OFF .
2. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel.
3. Service or replace battery as required. See Battery in
section under Final Installation Considerations in the
installation manual for battery specifications.
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.
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for
Reproduction