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7.RECOIL STARTER: Manual,
8.OIL DRAIN PLUG: Permits convenient draining of engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the engine are equipped with an oil drain plug.
9.OIL FILL PLUG: Permits convenient filling of engine oil during maintenance. Both sides of the engine are equipped with an oil fill plug.
ENGINE OPERATION
WARNING
DO NOT RUN THE ENGINE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. The maximum allowable high idle speed for the
Read and understand all safety instructions included in the Briggs & Stratton Operating and Maintenance Instructions manual that is shipped with the
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL:
1. Place the machine on a level surface.
2.Open the oil fill plug.
3.Fill (if necessary) until oil flows out the top of the fill plug hole.
4.Replace the fill plug and tighten securely.
CHECK AND FILL THE ENGINE FUEL TANK:
1.Remove the fuel tank cap.
2.Fill the tank to allow approximately 1/4 inch (5 mm) of tank space for fuel expansion. DO NOT FILL THE TANK TO THE POINT OF OVERFLOW.
3.Replace the fuel tank cap and tighten securely.
NOTE: The engine will operate satisfactorily on any gasoline meant for automotive use. A mini- mum of 87 octane is recommended. DO NOT MIX OIL WITH THE GASOLINE.
Use clean, fresh,
NOTE: We DO NOT recommend using gasoline that contains alcohol, such as gasohol. However, if gasoline with alcohol is used, it MUST NOT contain more than 10% Ethanol and MUST be removed from the engine during storage. DO NOT use gasoline containing Methanol.
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STARTING THE ENGINE
NOTE: Remove all loads connected to the AC power receptacles before starting the gasoline engine. Turn the Rotary Stop Switch to the “ON” position.
FOR A “COLD” ENGINE:
1.Open the fuel shutoff valve on the bottom of the fuel tank.
2.Place the choke lever in the “CHOKE” position.
3.Pull slightly on the recoil starter handle until resistance is felt.