Briggs & Stratton 040234-1 Setup guide

Home Generator Systems
Illustrated Parts List
Manual No. 194689A Rev. A (03/28/2008)
15000 Rated Watts
Home Generator System
Model
040234-1

Exploded View - Main Unit
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Item Part # Description
1 U203030GS BASE, Mounting
2 187594GS MOUNT, Vibration
3 24910GS HHS, Trilobular 5/16 - 18 x 1/2
4 194683GS SOLENOID, Gas Fuel
5 194829GS FITTING, Coupling
6 194830GS REGULATOR
7 195936GS BRACKET, Mounting Solenoid
8 842184 ASSY, Tee
9 * HHCS, M6 - 1.0 x 16
10 * HHCS, M6 - 1.0 x 30
11 * WASHER, 1/4 Lock
12 * NUT, M6 - 1.0
13 B4300GS HHS, Trilobular, 1/4 - 20 x 1/2
14 194818GS BATTERY
15 185939RGS WIRE-A, Black
16 198913GS KIT, Battery Hardware
17 198593AGS WIRE-A, Red
18 194813GS TUBE, Air Cleaner
19 * HHCS, M6 - 1.0 x 12
20 * WASHER, Flat 5/16 - M8
23 1723165SM HOSE, Oil Drain
24 186649GS DECAL, Oil Drain
25 * HHCS, 5/16 - 18 x 2.5 Full Thread
26 * NUT, 5/16 - 18
27 * WASHER, Lock 5/16 - M8
28 * HHCS, 5/16 - 24 x 3/4 SEMS
29 * HHCS, 5/16 - 18 x 2"
30 * HHCS, M12 - 1.75 x 35
31 * WASHER, M12
32 B194685GS SUPPORT, Eng/ Alternator, Black
34 * WASHER, Shakeproof Ext. M6-1/4
35 186790FGS WIRE, Ground
36 * WASHER, Lock M10
37 * WASHER, Flat, M10
38 * HHCS, M10 - 1.5 x 30
39 B196639GS BRACKET, Mounting Alternator,
Black
40 196387GS DUCT, Air
41 * PPHMS, M5 - 0.8 x 20
42 * WASHER, Lock 3/8
43 * SHCS, 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/4
44 * HHCS, 5/16 - 18 x 3/4
45 * WASHER, M12 Lock
46 * NUT, Hex M12 - 1.75
47 * WASHER, Flat M12
48 * NUT, M10 - 1.5
Item Part # Description
49 B4260GS DISK, Engine Air
50 809743 SCREW
51 NSP ASSY, Alternator (see page 7)
52 692062 SCREW
53 193506GS DECAL, Caution Hot Surface
54 809872 GASKET
55 197164GS MUFFLER
56 194681GS BASE, Muffler Box
57 198928GS KIT, Insulation, Muffler Base
58 56893GS CRIMPTITE, 10 - 24 x 1/2
59 198992GS ASSY, Bulkhead, Alternator End
w/Insulation
60 198929GS KIT, Insulation, Muffler Box
61 194682GS COLLECTOR, Muffler Box
62 194680GS BOX, Muffler Top
63 192445GS SCREW. 10 - 32 x 5/8
64 * PPHMS, 4-40 x 0.19
65 * WASHER, Lock #4
66 186205GS SWITCH, Oil Temp
67 194699GS PLATE, Switch Oil Temp
68 186790CGS WIRE
70 205397GS DECAL, Requirements, Fuel
900 § ENGINE
901 843644 FUEL HOSE
902 843438 CLAMP
Items Not Illustrated
199327GS MANUAL, Install
194689GS MANUAL, Operator’s
MS3483 MANUAL, Engine
204518GS KIT, Manual/Accessory, HGS
199474GS PAINT, Touchup, Spray, Gray, 12oz
199475GS PAINT, Touchup, Spray, Silver, 12oz
198810GS PAINT, Touchup, Gray, 1/2 oz Bottle
198811GS PAINT, Touchup, 1/2 oz Bottle.
Metallic Silver
B3518GS CAP, Funnel Oil Bottle
202295GS HOSE, Flex
198866GS KIT, Led Remote
198918GS KIT, Decals, Service
Optional Accessories
6030 KIT, Cold Weather (Includes Battery
and Oil Warmers)
* - Items without part numbers are common fasteners and
are available at local hardware stores.
§ - Contact Engine Manufacturer
Illustrated Parts List - Main Unit

Exploded View - Enclosure
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Item Part # Description
1 197275GS PAD, Mounting w/Holes
2 U203030GS BASE, Mounting
3 198991GS ASSY, Bulkhead, Engine End
. . . . . . . Bulkhead, Engine End
. . . . . . . Decal, Fuel Inlet
. . . . . . . Seal, Foam
. . . . . . . Seal, Foam Engine Air
. . . . . . . Bushing, 1-1/2
. . . . . . . Bushing, 1-3/8
. . . . . . . Plug, Dome 1-1/2
. . . . . . . Pin, Hinges with Hardware
4 198986GS ASSY, Door, Engine. End
. . . . . . . Weldment, Door Eng End
. . . . . . . Insulation
. . . . . . . Barrel, Hinges with Hardware
5 198910GS ASSY, Duct, Engine Air
. . . . . . . Decals
. . . . . . . Lug, Ground Connect w/Hardware
. . . . . . . Bracket, Mounting Breaker
w/Hardware
6 198993GS ASSY, Support, Rail
. . . . . . . Support Rail Engine. End
. . . . . . . Seal, Foam
. . . . . . . Decal, Rainproof
7 B4300GS HHS, Trilobular, 1/4-20 x ½
8 186173GS BUSHING, Snap, 1-3/8"
9 197493GS BUSHING, Snap, 1-1/2"
10 198461GS PLUG, Dome, 1-1/2"
11 * HHCS, 3/8 - 16 x 1
12 * WASHER, Flat, 3/8 - M10
13 * WASHER, Lock 3/8
14 * NUT, 3/8 - 16
15 200438GS ASSY, Door
. . . . . . . Weldment Door
. . . . . . . Insulation
. . . . . . . Barrel Hinges with Hardware
. . . . . . . Decals
Item Part # Description
16 194819GS SEAL, Foam, Engine Air
17 203303GS INSULATION, Engine Door, Bottom
18 195733GS MOUNT, Tie Wrap
19 195935GS DUCT, Rubber Alt.
20 194820GS SEAL, Foam, Alt Inlet
21 198893GS ASSY, Roof/Siderails
. . . . . . . Weldment Roof/Siderails
. . . . . . . Insulation
22 198992GS ASSY, Bulkhead, Alternator End
. . . . . . . Decal, Caution Hot Muffler
. . . . . . . Seal, Foam
. . . . . . . Seal, Foam Alternator Inlet
. . . . . . . Pin, Hinges with Hardware
. . . . . . . Bracket, Muffler
23 200409GS DECAL, Caution Hot Muffler
24 194679GS COVER, Air Intake Alternator
25 198926GS ASSY, Vent, Exhaust
26 B1797GS CLIP, Tree
27 198927GS ASSY., Vent, Alternator
28 198888GS SEAL, Foam
29 194694GS COVER, Air Intake Engine
30 203302GS INSULATION, Engine Door, Top
31 197312GS SEAL, Foam
32 196397GS INSULATION, Front/Rear Door
33 195597GS INSULATION, Roof
35 198460GS PLUG, Dome
36 192940GS RETAINER, Hose
38 198890GS KIT, Door, Hinge
39 194828GS SET, Latch Key
40 198889GS KIT, Door Latch
* - Items without part numbers are common fasteners and
are available at local hardware stores.
Illustrated Parts List - Enclosure
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Item Part # Description
1 198911GS ASSY., Cover, Circuit Breaker
w/Decals
2 * SCREW, 10 x 0.62, Plastite
3 198313GS BREAKER, Circuit 70A, 2P
4 192770GS BRACKET, Mounting Breaker
5 199011GS LUG, Ground Connect
6 191991GS BOLT, 1/4-10 x 1, Plastite
7 198573GS FUSE, Auto Type 15 Amp
8 196655GS ASSY., Control Panel
9 197492GS SCREW, PT, M4 - 1.79 x 16.0
10 198910GS ASSY, Duct, Engine Air w/Decals
12 198549GS DECAL, Terminal Block
13 198550GS DECAL, Ground, Neutral
14 205393GS DECAL, Warning, Outdoor Install
15 193297GS DECAL, Caution, Standby
16 205392GS DECAL, Warning, Auto Start
Item Part # Description
17 205394GS DECAL, Caution, Electric Shock
18 205395GS DECAL, Warning Shock
19 * NUT, 1/4 - 20
21 * WASHER, Shakeproof, Ext. M6 1/4
22 * HHCS, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4
Items Not Illustrated
194825GS HARNESS, Wire, CTL Board to
Engine/Alternator
198517GS HARNESS, Wire, E1 & E2 Sensing
198515GS CONNECTOR, Terminal, 2 Pin
198516GS CONNECTOR, Terminal, 10 Pin
* - Items without part numbers are common fasteners and
are available at local hardware stores.
Exploded View & Illustrated Parts List - Control Panel
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Exploded View & Illustrated Parts List - Alternator
Item Part # Description
1 199339GS BOX, Terminal Lid
2 199340GS END BRACKET, Non-drive
3 199351GS FRAME, w/Stator
4 199349GS BRACKET, Drive End
5 199338GS CAP, Rubber
6 * HHCS, M5 x 10mm
7 199341GS SECURING STUD, Rotor
8 199342GS BEARING, Rear
9 199343GS ASSY, Rotor
10 199344GS RING, Fixing
11 199345GS FAN
12 199350GS SCREEN, Protection
13 * PPHMS, M5 - 0.8 x 20
14 199348GS STAY BOLT, Cover
15 199347GS CAPACITOR, 35
16 199346GS TERMINAL BOARD
17 199352GS NUT
18 199353GS WASHER, Flat
19 206145GS CAPACITOR, 31.5
* - Items without part numbers are common fasteners and are
available at local hardware stores.
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