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 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 |
Fuel Fill |
[1]Fill fuel tank outdoors or in
[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 1/2 inch below lowest portion of fill opening to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
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[5]Replace cap before starting.
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