Starting, Type of Fuel to USE, Adding Fuel

FUEL

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

•Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.

•Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.

•Do not mix oil with gasoline.

•For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).

•This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu- lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.

ADDING FUEL

WARNING

Fuel Fill

[1]Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area, away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

[2]If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

[3]Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

[4]Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be

careful not to overfill.

Briggs & Stratton Smart-fillfuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off, reducing spills and emissions.

[5]Replace cap before starting.

STARTING

WARNING

•Do not use pressurized starting fluids.

•Vapors are flammable.

OIL GARD

If engine is equipped with OIL GARD , and if engine runs low on oil, light on engine warns of low oil level. If light flickers and engine cannot be started, or has stopped and cannot be restarted, add oil. Fill to point of overflowing at oil fill cap or to FULL mark on dipstick. Do not over-fill.

STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS

♦	Store and fuel equipment in level position.	♦	Periodically remove any debris buildup from the
♦	Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)		machine (See Maintenance.)
♦	Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)	♦	After engine has started, let it warm up several
♦	Use correct type of oil for expected starting	♦	After engine has started, let it warm up several
♦	Use correct type of oil for expected starting		seconds to several minutes, depending on outside
	temperature. (See Oil.)		temperature.
♦	Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See	♦	For maximum performance and life, operate engine
	equipment operating instructions.)		with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST.