Resources for Generator Clients
At Everything Electric our goal is for our generator clients to be confidently educated about their units
On this page you will find FAQs and links to size specific generator information
Briggs & Stratton Generator Client FAQs
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Every Tuesday @ 2pm for 6 seconds unless you have changed the settings
April 1 and October 1 @ 2pm for 45 minutes
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Check your oil
Check your propane
Remember! Propane is not delivered automatically
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Click here for all the information about our annual service
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Generator issues include: failure to exercise, a ‘rough’ exercise, an error code displaying while you still have utility power.
Generator emergencies are limited to: failure to start during a utility power outage and shutting off during a utility power outage.
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When was the last time you got fuel?
Have you reset the generator? 90% of the time this will fix the problem. Instructions below when you select your type of generator.
Has it been exactly a year since we maintenanced?
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Check fuel levels
Have you reset the generator? 90% of the time this will fix the problem. Instructions below when you select your type of generator.
Does the unit need oil? Instrucstions below when you select your type of generator
Is there a fault on the screen?
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All information is on the control board screen on generator
Will say “fault” if one is present
Reset your generator: 90% of the time this will fix the problem. Instructions below when you select your type of generator.
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Instructions are located below when you select your size/type of generator.
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Instructions are located below when you select your size/type of generator
Select type of your generator for specific info
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12kw Generator (w/prime mover)
This is a 12kw sized generator with a prime mover- identified by a red safety on the on/off switch.
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17 to 20 kw Generator
These are larger generators- identified by their hinged lid rather than the need to remove screws to open up the unit. Or ‘whole house’ generator