FUEL 
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
•Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 77 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.
•Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
•Do not mix oil with gasoline.
•For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).
•This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or 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 operating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
ADDING FUEL
WARNING
•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.
•Fill fuel tank outdoors or in
•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
Fuel Fill
[1]Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately
Briggs & Stratton
[2]Replace cap before starting.
STARTING
WARNING
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.
• Vapors are flammable.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
♦ Store and fuel equipment in level position. | ♦ Periodically remove grass buildup under mower | |
♦ Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.) | deck. (See Maintenance.) | |
♦ Use correct type of oil for expected starting | ♦ After engine has started, let it warm up several | |
temperature. (See Oil.) | ||
seconds to several minutes, depending on outside | ||
♦ Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See | ||
temperature. | ||
equipment operating instructions.) | ||
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♦ Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously | ♦ For maximum performance and life, operate engine | |
cut grass. | with choke in RUN and throttle in FAST. |
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