Fuel

Type of Fuel to Use

Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 85 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.

For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer.

Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.

Do not mix oil with gasoline.

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

Adding Fuel

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

2.Tilt engine at angle shown to properly fill fuel tank.

Fuel Fill

3.Remove cap and add fuel until level is approximately 1’’ below top of fuel tank neck. Be careful not to over fill.

4.Replace cap before starting.

CAUTION

Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated fuels, are fuels 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.

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