Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator Systems Operator's Manual Page 1

S TA ND BY GeneratorsStandby Power 101Generator MaintenanceEngine MaintenanceGlossary of Common TermsFrequently Asked QuestionsKNOWLEDGE GUIDe

STANDBY POWEr 101Understanding Your Power NeedsThe size of your generator isn’t determined solely on the square footage of your home. What’s most impo

Setting up Installation After you purchase a new Standby Generator system, it will need to be professionally installed. Your local Briggs & Stratt

• Refer to Maintenance in the Operator’s Manual and engine manual for oil fill information.• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow thi

Cycle: One complete reversal of alternating current of voltage, from zero to a positive maximum to zero to a negative maximum back to zero. The number

frEquENTLY ASKED quESTIONS (fAqS)Can I install the unit myself or does someone else need to? It is highly recommended that you have your Briggs &

What is the size in Amps, of your electrical service? In order for a Standby Generator to operate properly, it will need to be connected to the approp

What is a transfer switch? A transfer switch is a device that is fed by both utility and generator power. It isolates the two types of power from eac

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