FUEL

 

 

 

• Fresh fuel prevents gum from forming in the fuel system or

 

 

 

 

QUANTUM)

 

on essential carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity

 

that can be used within 30 days.

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

 

• Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.

Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a

 

 

 

minimum of 77 octane.

 

• Do not mix oil with gasoline.

 

 

 

• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline

 

 

 

INTEKE

 

Additive available from your Authorized Briggs &

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE

 

Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).

 

• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust

Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a

 

 

Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

minimum of 85 octane.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

reformulated 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 operat-

 

 

 

 

 

 

ing symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower

 

 

• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.

percentage of alcohol or ether.

 

 

• Vapors are flammable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDING FUEL

CAUTION: Engine is often shipped with a blue plug in the fuel fill, remove and discard. It is not a component of the fuel tank.

Fuel Fill

WARNING

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

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

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

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

sion. Be careful not to overfill.

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

[2]Replace cap before starting.

OPERATING TIPS

♦Use fresh fuel. Use correct type of oil for expected starting temperature.

♦Remove external equipment/engine loads before starting. (See equipment operating instructions.)

♦Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously cut grass.

♦Periodically remove grass buildup under mower deck.

♦After engine has started, let it warm up several seconds to several minutes, depending on outside temperature.

♦For maximum performance and life, operate engine with choke (if equipped) in RUN and throttle in FAST.

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