Briggs & Stratton 40248 manuel dutilisation Leak Testing Fuel System, Cd G

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B

Figure 9 — Proper Connection Device Alignment

A - Fuel Hose Connector Nipple

B - LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve Connector

8.Turn the large coupling nut CLOCKWISE and hand tighten to a full stop.

DO NOT cross thread the connection. DO NOT use thread sealant.

DO NOT over-tighten the coupling nut.

DO NOT use tools to tighten the connection. NOTE: If you are unable to make the connection, repeat Step 7 or contact an LP fuel professional.

9.Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to attach the right LP fuel tank.

10.Confirm that each fuel hose does not have kinks and that it does not touch sharp edges or surfaces that may become hot during generator operation.

11.Perform a complete fuel leak test, using the instructions given in “Leak Testing Fuel System”.

Leak Testing Fuel System

1.Create a mixture of 50% water and 50% liquid dishwashing soap.

2.Turn ON the fuel supply by turning both LP fuel tank shut off valves one full turn COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

CD G

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B G F

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Figure 10 — Leak Test Locations A - LP Fuel Tank Welds

B - LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valves at Cylinder Connections

C - Both Coupling Nuts to LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve Connections

3.Using a sponge, rag or small non-metallic brush, apply the soap water mixture at each of the locations shown in Figure 10 below.

WARNING

Propane Gas is extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

• DO NOT smoke or permit ignition sources in the area while conducting a leak test.

• Perform leak test OUTDOORS only in a well ventilated area.

• DO NOT perform a leak test with a match or open flame.

• DO NOT perform a leak test while the generator is in use.

•ALWAYS perform a leak test when first using the generator.

•ALWAYS perform a leak test every time an LP fuel tank or any fuel system component is changed.

•ALWAYS perform a leak test whenever the generator is moved.

•Perform a leak test at least once per year or if your generator has not been used for more than 60 days.

4.Check each location shown in Figure 10 for growing bubbles, which indicates a fuel leak. Bubbles will look something like this:

5.Close both LP fuel tank shut off valves (turn fully

CLOCKWISE).

6.Press and hold control panel’s START/RUN/STOP switch in START position for 5 seconds to release gas pressure in hoses. See “Control Panel Controls and Features”.

7.Tighten or replace any leaking connections.

D G E

B G H

D - Back Sides of Coupling Nuts and Hose Connection Joints

E - Brass T-Valve Connections (all joints) F - Regulator Connection to Fuel Hose G - The Full Length of all Fuel Hoses

H - Fuel Hose Connection to Generator (all joints)

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