Briggs & Stratton 271172, 270962, CE8069, 276535, 273521 manual Fuel Systems

FUEL SYSTEMS

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WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

When adding fuel:

•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool for at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap.

•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

•Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat and other ignition sources.

•Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

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

When starting engine:

•Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner are in place.

•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

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

•If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/ RUN position. Place throttle (if equipped) in FAST and crank until engine starts.

When operating equipment:

•Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which would cause fuel to spill.

•Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.

•Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped) removed.

When changing oil:

•If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.

When transporting equipment:

•Transport with fuel tank empty or with fuel shut-off valve set to OFF.

When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in the tank:

•Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters, or other appliances that have a pilot light or other ignition source because they can ignite gasoline vapors.

WARNING

Never start or operate engine with air cleaner removed, fire can result.

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electrical shock. Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or severe lacerations.

Before performing adjustments or repairs:

•Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug.

•Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

WARNING

Before servicing the carburetor or other fuel system components, drain all fuel from the tank and turn OFF the fuel valve (if equipped).

NOTE: Replace air cleaner gaskets and mounting gaskets whenever carburetor is removed for service.

NOTE: Do not insert a screw in the end of the fuel hose to stop fuel flow. Screw threads will loosen rubber particles which will get into the carburetor.

NOTE: Before servicing the carburetor, turn the fuel shutoff valve to the OFF position.

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