Briggs and Stratton Generators 40673 Details and Specifications
17kW Generator
The Briggs & Stratton 17kw Generator 40673 includes a 200-Amp Whole House Service Rated Automatic Transfer Switch—ideal for new home backup generator installations. Restores power to your entire home. With an optional power management system, the standby generator system ensures all your essentials and conveniences have power for the duration of any power outage. See power management below.
Rated for installation down to 18-inches from the home, the standby generator blends into the landscape with an appealing profile without using up your yard space.
PowerProtect generator systems from Briggs & Stratton include the longest, most comprehensive warranty in their class. The 6-Year* Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire 6-year term. Made in the USA with a Vanguard commercial-grade V-twin OHV engine.
Briggs and Stratton 17kW Generator
The Briggs and Stratton 17kW Generator has a 993 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial-grade engine. PowerProtect series generators include Low Oil Shutdown, high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger.
17kW Generator 40673 Ratings
Use Rating |
Standby Only—Utility Connection Required |
Voltage |
120/240 Volts Single Phase |
Running Watts |
17kW LP Propane / 17kW Natural Gas |
Running Amps |
70.8 Amps LP Propane / 70.8 Amps Natural Gas |
Main Circuit Breaker |
80 Amps |
Normal Operating Sound |
68 dBA |
Frequency Regulation |
±1.0 Percent |
Engine Speed |
3600 RPM |
Briggs & Stratton 17kW Standby Generator
The Briggs & Stratton 17kW Standby Generator is always ready to restore power to your home during utility outages. Fully automatic, it works in any weather including hurricanes, day or night. It doesn’t matter if you’re at home, away on vacation, or sleeping in your bed, the 40673 senses a power outage. Within seconds, the generator starts and signals the automatic transfer switch. The ATS switches from utility to generator power. Power management ensures your home’s essential appliances and circuits have power when they need it.
Where temperatures fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, install a battery warmer and oil warmer to ensure fast, easy starts. In below freezing temperatures, a warm battery provides more power for starting the generator. Warm oil lubricates better which prolongs engine life and makes it easier to start. LP Propane Installations for areas with below zero temperatures should install a regulator warmer.
Power Management
The New Briggs and Stratton Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch systems include an Amplify 200-Amp Service Rated Transfer Switch and Amplify Gateway Module.
With Amplify power management, the homeowner can control up to 32 prioritized appliances via the Standby Generator Management App. The Amplify system requires the Gateway, Dual Low Voltage Modules, and High Voltage Modules. Low voltage modules manage appliances with controls like a thermostat—Air Conditioners, Furnaces, and Heat Pumps. High voltage appliances like electric ranges, water heaters, and electric dryers use the high voltage modules.
The Standby Generator Management App allows the homeowner to change system priorities as needed. For example, the electric range might receive a higher priority over the electric dryer while cooking dinner.
Standby Generator Installations require the use of a Carbon Monoxide Detector inside the home to guard against CO Poisoning.
Briggs and Stratton PowerProtect Standby Generators are NOT rated for Prime Power Applications.
* Battery Not included—12 Volt, Group BCI 26 or 51, 540 Cold Cranking Amps
* Enclosure Warranty
- 1-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers surface rust and corrosion.
- 3-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers enclosure rust through.