Briggs & Stratton 120000, 200000, 210000, 150000 Features and Controls, Operation, WARNING, WARNING, WARNING, High Altitude, Oil Recommendations, Fuel Recommendations, How To Add Fuel - Figure, CAUTION:

Features and Controls			Fuel Recommendations
			Fuel must meet these requirements:
Compare the illustration 1 with your engine to familiarize yourself with the location of
			∙ Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
various features and controls.			∙ A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see below.
A.	Engine Identification		∙ Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is acceptable.
			CAUTION: Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15 and E85. Do not mix oil in
	Model Type Code
B.	Spark Plug		gasoline or modify the engine to run on alternate fuels. Use of unapproved fuels will
			damage the engine components and void the engine warranty.
C.	Choke
			To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel stabilizer into the fuel. See
D.	Primer
			Storage. All fuel is not the same. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel
E.	Fuel Shut-off Valve		providers or change brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
			emissions control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
F.	Starter Cord Handle
G.	Finger Guard		High Altitude
H.	Fuel Tank and Cap		At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85 octane/85 AKI (89 RON)
I.	Dipstick/Oil Fill		gasoline is acceptable. To remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
			required. Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased performance,
J.	Oil Drain Plug
			increased fuel consumption, and increased emissions. See an authorized Briggs &
K.	Muffler		Stratton Dealer for high altitude adjustment information.
	Muffler Guard (optional)		Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
	Muffler Deflector		kit is not recommended.
L.	Safety Key (optional) *
M.	Push Button Electric Start		How To Add Fuel - Figure					3
N.	Snow Hood
O.	Power Cord Receptacle -- 120 Volt
P.	Power Cord Receptacle -- 230 Volt				WARNING
Q.	Electric Starter
R.	Throttle Control (optional) *				Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
S.	Key (optional) *				Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
* Some engines and equipment have remote controls. See the equipment manual for
location and operation of remote controls.			When Adding Fuel
Operation
			∙	Tu n engine off and let e			gi e c	ol at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel
				cap.
Oil capacity (see the Specifications section)			∙	Fill fuel tank ou d		rs r	n well-ventilated area.
			∙	Do not overf ll fuel		ank. To all		w for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the
Oil Recommendations				bottom of he fuel ank neck.
			∙ Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty Certified oils f best				so r	es.
performance. Other high-quality detergent oils are acceptable if classified f r service SF,			∙	Che	k f el lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
SG, SH, SJ or higher. Do not use special additives.				Replace if necessary
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to			∙	If f el spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
select the best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range expected.			1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap (A) (Figure 3).
			2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the
			b	ttom of the fuel tank neck (C).
			3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
			How To Start The Engine - Figure 4						5
					WARNING
					Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull hand and arm
					toward engine faster than you can let go.
					Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
		Reproduction
			∙ When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
				pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
			∙ Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard starting.			∙ Direct-coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades,
				impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

**Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W-30 may cause increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.

How To Check/Add Oil - Figure	2	WARNING
		Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Before adding or checking the oil		Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

∙Place engine level.

∙Clean the oil fill area of any debris.

1.	Remove the dipstick (C) and wipe with a clean cloth.	When Starting Engine
2.	Insert and tighten the dipstick.	∙ Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in
			place and secured.
3.	Remove the dipstick and check the oil level. It should be at the top of the full indicator
		∙	Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
	(D) on the dipstick.
		∙	If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, move throttle
4.	To add oil, pour the oil slowly into the engine oil fill (B). Do not overfill. After adding
			(if equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
	oil, wait one minute and then recheck the oil level.
5.	Replace and tighten the dipstick.

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