Briggs & Stratton 10000 Watt Operator's Manual
Home Generator Systems
Operator’s Manual
10000 Watt
Home Generator System
Manual No. 207550GS Rev. B (06/23/2008)
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your
confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your
Briggs & Stratton home generator will provide many years of dependable service.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with home generator systems
and how to avoid them. This home generator system is designed and intended only for use as an optional home standby
system that provides an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and
communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience. This product
is not intended for any other purpose and does not qualify for emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
This home generator requires professional installation before use. Refer to the separate Installation Manual for full
information. Follow the instructions completely. Save these instructions for future reference.
Where to Find Us
You never have to look far to find Briggs & Stratton support and service for your generator. Consult your Yellow Pages.
There are thousands of Briggs & Stratton authorized service dealers worldwide who provide quality service. You can
also contact Briggs & Stratton Customer Service by phone at (800) 743-4115, or use the Service Center Locator at
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM, which provides a list of Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealers.
Date of Purchase
Generator
Model Number
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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC
900 North Parkway
Jefferson, WI 53549
Copyright © 2008 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form by any means without the express written
permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions........................4
Hazard Symbols and Meanings ..................................4
Installation .................................... 7
For the Home Owner:..........................................7
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor: ..............................7
Owner Orientation ............................................7
Fuel Factors .................................................7
Generator Location............................................8
Essential Circuits .............................................8
Delivery Inspection............................................9
Features and Controls............................ 10
Home Generator.............................................10
System Control Panel.........................................11
Access Covers ..............................................12
Operation .................................... 12
Important Owner’s Considerations...............................12
Automatic Operation .........................................12
Setting Exercise Timer ........................................13
Maintenance .................................. 13
Servicing the System .........................................13
Fault Detection System .......................................13
Generator Maintenance .......................................15
Engine Oil..................................................15
Battery ....................................................16
When Calling the Factory ......................................17
Storage....................................................17
Troubleshooting................................ 19
Schematic .................................................20
Wiring Diagram .............................................21
Warranty..................................... 22
Product Specifications ........................... 24
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Important Safety Instructions
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety
message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard
which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate
injury. NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in
equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or
reduce the risk of injury or death.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that
it is safe for you and others. You must also make sure that
the procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator system unsafe.
NOTE: Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester
muffler. The spark arrester must be maintained in effective
working order by the owner/operator. In the State of
California, a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
WARNING
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen
gas during recharging.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery contents will cause severe
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and
high short circuit current.
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DO NOT dispose of battery in a fire.
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DO NOT allow any open flame, spark, heat, or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
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DO NOT open or mutilate the battery.
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Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, and rubber
gloves.
Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.
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Use tools with insulated handles.
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WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting,
confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting or death.
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Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
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Explosion
Toxic Fumes
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Fire
Rotating Parts
Electrical Shock
Hot Surface
Chemical BurnExplosive PressureAuto Start
Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near the
bedrooms.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
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windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Certain components in this product and related
accessories contain chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
WARNING
Generator produces hazardous voltage.
Failure to properly ground generator can result
in electrocution.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility
can result in death or injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
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When using generator for backup power, notify utility
company.
DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
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DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are
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worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while
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standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet
are wet.
If you must work around a unit while it is operating,
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stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate
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or service generator.
In case of an accident caused by electrical shock,
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immediately shut down the source of electrical power and
contact the local authorities. Avoid direct contact with
the victim.
Despite the safe design of the home generator, operating
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this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance
or being careless can cause possible injury or death.
Remain alert at all times while working on this
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equipment. Never work on the equipment when you are
physically or mentally fatigued.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
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disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,
NEG or (-) first. When finished, reconnect that cable last.
After your home generator is installed, the generator
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may crank and start without warning any time there is a
power failure. To prevent possible injury, always set the
generator’s system switch to OFF, remove the service
disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the
15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
Install the fuel supply system according to applicable
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fuel-gas codes.
Before placing the home generator into service, the fuel
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system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
After the generator is installed, you should inspect the
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fuel system periodically.
NO leakage is permitted.
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DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other
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explosive conditions exist.
DO NOT smoke around the generator. Wipe up any oil
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spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials
are left in the generator compartment. Keep the area near
the generator clean and free of debris.
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles or
structures causing a fire.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
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Allow equipment to cool before touching.
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DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m)
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from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
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Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator
cooling and maintenance clearances.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests,
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and Public Property require equipment powered by an
internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester,
maintained in effective working order, complying to
USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required
under section 4442 of the California Public resources
code. Other states may have similar laws.
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WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
NEVER operate generator without protective housing or
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covers.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
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may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine
to start.
Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from
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the control panel for shipping.
DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has
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been completed and inspected.
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury
and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
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correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
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NOTICE
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
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Use generator only for intended uses.
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If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs & Stratton.
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Operate generator only on level surfaces.
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Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation.
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The Oil Fill, Oil Drain and the Control Panel doors must be
installed whenever the unit is running.
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DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
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Despite the safe design of the home generator, operating
this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or
being careless can cause possible injury or death.
•
Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. NEVER work on the equipment when you are
physically or mentally fatigued.
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DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
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DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
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Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts.
This may result in dangerous operating conditions from
leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
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disconnect them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
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-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.
See Essential Circuits.
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Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
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electrical loads.
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Installation
We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason,
Briggs & Stratton has made every effort to provide for a safe,
streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because each
installation is unique, it is impossible to know of and advise
the trade of all conceivable procedures and methods by
which installation might be achieved. Neither could we know
of possible hazards and/or the results of each method or
procedure. For these reasons,
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing contractors
should attempt home generator system installations.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, industry standards and regulations.
Your Briggs & Stratton home generator is supplied with this
“Operator’s Manual” and a separate “Installation Manual”.
These are important documents and should be retained by
the owner after the installation has been completed.
For the Home Owner:
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand Owner Orientation in this manual
before contracting or starting your home generator
installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your Briggs & Stratton home generator, your
dealer, a licensed electrician or your utility power provider.
The home generator warranty is VOID unless the
system is installed by licensed electrical and plumbing
professionals.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, the Installation manual contains all
the information required to properly install and start the
home generator. This Operator’s Manual describes essential
circuit selection, routine operation and owner maintenance
procedures.
If you need more information, call (800) 743-4115, between
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
Owner Orientation
This section provides home generator owners with the
information necessary to achieve the most satisfactory and
cost effective installation possible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant
to familiarize you with the installation options available with
your home generator. A thorough understanding of these
options will provide fundamental control over the cost of
your installation, as well as ensure your final satisfaction and
security.
Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types,
and distances are the factors that must be considered when
negotiating with an installation professional. Remember
that as the distance from the existing electrical service and
gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree
bends in the fuel supply increases; equal compensations
in piping and wiring materials must be allowed for. This is
necessary to comply with local codes and overcome electrical
voltage drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct affect on
the overall price of your home generator installation.
NOTE: In some areas you may need to acquire electrical
permits for installing the home generator, building permits
for installing gas lines, and permits for noise allowances.
Your installer should check your local codes AND obtain the
permits before installing the system.
Fuel Factors
An important consideration affecting the entire installation is
the type of fuel used by your home generator. The system
was factory tested and adjusted using either natural gas or
liquid propane (LP vapor). For proper engine function, factors
that are inherent to each of these fuels, your location and
the duration of possible utility interruptions are important
considerations in the following fuel guidelines:
• Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any
particulate material. Using fuels outside the following
recommended values may cause performance
problems.
• In engines set up to run on propane (LP), commercial
grade HD5 propane with a minimum fuel energy of
2500 BTUs/ft3 with maximum propylene content of
5% and butane and heavier gas content of 2.5% and
minimum propane content of 90%.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
The home generator is equipped with an automatic safety
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gas “fuel shut-off” valve.
DO NOT operate the equipment if the “fuel shut-off” valve
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is missing or inoperative.
Power Decrease at High Altitude or High Temperature
Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available
engine power. Specifically, engine power will decrease 3.5%
for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for
each 10° F (5.6°C) above 77°F (25°C). Make sure you and
your installer consider these factors when determining total
generator load.
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Generator Location
The actual physical location of your home generator has a
direct affect on:
1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel your
generator.
2. The amount of wiring required to control and connect
your generator.
NOTE: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the
Installation Manual. Acquaint yourself with that information
and confer with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site
might affect installation costs and compliance with local
codes and standards.
Generator Clearances
The generator must be installed outdoors. DO NOT install
generator where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building.
Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and air
currents should be taken into consideration when positioning
generator. See the Installation Manual for full details on safe
generator location.
WARNING
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles or
structures causing a fire.
DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m)
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from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
Keep at least minimum distances shown in
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General
Location Guidelines in Installation Manual to insure for
proper generator cooling and maintenance clearances.
Essential Circuits
As a home generator owner, it is important that you clearly
identify the circuits in your building that are “essential” to
you.
It is also important that your installer understand which
circuits you want to include as “Essential Circuits”.
Depending on the power consumed by these circuits, most
or all of them can be switched to the home generator for the
duration of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference table that follows will assist you with
your decision-making process. It provides the wattage used
by many ordinary household devices. Use it as a guide when
selecting your essential circuits. Review this information with
your installer and ask about any technical considerations that
might affect your installation. This chart serves as a guide
only. For exact wattage use an appropriate wattage meter
Device
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700
Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800
Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500
Circular Saw (6-1/2”) 800 to 1000
Clothes Dryer (Electric)* 5750
Clothes Dryer (Gas)* 700
Clothes Washer* 1150
Coffee Maker 1750
Compressor (1 HP)* 2000
Compressor (1/2 HP)* 1400
Compressor (3/4 HP)* 1800
Curling Iron 700
Dehumidifier* 650
Electric Blanket 400
Electric Range (per element) 1500
Electric Skillet 1250
Freezer* 700
Furnace Fan (1/2 HP)* 800
Garage Door Opener* 500 to 750
Hair Dryer 1200
Hand Drill 250 to 1100
Iron 1200
Jet Pump* 800
Light Bulb 100
Microwave Oven 700 to 1000
Milk Cooler* 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace 300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) 400
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) 150
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) 225
Radio 50 to 200
Refrigerator 700
Slow Cooker 200
Submersible Pump (1 HP)* 2000
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)* 1500
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)* 2800
Sump Pump* 800 to 1050
Table Saw (10”)* 1750 to 2000
Television 200 to 500
Toaster 1000 to 1650
Running Watts
*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device
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