Briggs & Stratton 30239 owner manual Add Fuel, To Add Engine Oil, When Adding Fuel

2000W Generator

1.Choose a viscosity according to the table below:

							30
			5W-30, 10W-30
			Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
°F	-20	0	20	32		40	60	80	100
°C	-30	-20	-10		0	10	20	30	40

STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

*The use of multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in higher than normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil, check oil more frequently.

**If using SAE 30 oil in temperatures below 40°F (4°C), it will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage due to inadequate lubrication.

NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification mark and API service symbol with “SJ/CF ENERGY CONSERVING” or higher, is an acceptable oil at all temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required oil change intervals.

To Add Engine Oil:

2.Place the generator on a level surface.

WARNING

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

WHEN ADDING FUEL

•Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors.

•DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.

•Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

1.Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a minimum of 85 octane with equipment. DO NOT use fuel which contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.

2.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.

3.Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel expansion as shown in Figure 3.

3.Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean (Figure 2).

Figure 2 — Adding Engine Oil

Oil Filler Neck

4.If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from the oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with recommended oil.

5.Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.

6.Check the engine oil level before starting each time thereafter.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on gasoline.

Figure 3 — Fuel Level

1.5” Airspace

NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt, rust, or other particulate matter.

4.Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.

Occasionally you may hear a light “spark knock” or “pinging” (metallic rapping noise) while operating under heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load, change brands of fuel or obtain a higher octane rated fuel. If pinging or spark knock persists, see your local Briggs & Stratton repair center.

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