Briggs & Stratton 203985GS Full, Full, Full, Adding Engine Oil, Checking Oil Level, Verify oil is at “, Changing Engine Oil, 9.Wipe up any spilled oil, USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS

Checking Oil Level

Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.

1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.

2.Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace dipstick. Remove and and check oil level.

3.Verify oil is at “Full” mark (A) on dipstick. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.

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Adding Engine Oil

1.Make sure generator is on a level surface.

2.Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.

3.If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the “Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.

NOTICE

Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or hard starting.

•DO NOT overfill.

•If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to FULL mark on dipstick.

4.Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.

Changing Engine Oil

Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely hot weather, change the oil more often.

CAUTION

Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil.

•Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain laboratory animals.

•Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’TPOLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURNUSED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.Change the oil while the engine is still warm from running, as follows:1.Make sure unit is on a level surface.

2.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

3.Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.

4.Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a suitable container.5.Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil cap/dipstick.

6.Slowly pour recommended oil (about 32 oz.) into oil fill opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark on dipstick.

7.Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO NOT overfill.8.Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.9.Wipe up any spilled oil.

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