Briggs & Stratton 380700 Starting And Operating Tips, Type Of Fuel To Use, Adding Fuel

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.

•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 reformu- lated 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

[1]Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area, away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

[2]If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

[3]Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing gas cap.

[4]Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be

careful not to overfill.

Briggs & Stratton Smart-fillfuel can fills to the correct level and automatically shuts off, reducing spills and emissions.

[5]Replace cap before starting.

STARTING

WARNING

•Do not use pressurized starting fluids.

•Vapors are flammable.

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

If engine is equipped with an oil pressure switch, the switch will either activate a warning device or stop the engine when the engine runs low on oil. (Read the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer to determine which way your engine is equipped because the equipment manufacturer supplies the oil pressure gauge.)

See OIL PRESSURE on page 12 for oil filling instructions.

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.)
♦	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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