• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

Operation

Fuel Recommendations

A

Fuel must meet these requirements:

A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High altitude use, see below.

Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) is accept- able.

NOTICE: Do not use unapproved gasolines, such as E15

B

and E85. Do not mix oil in gasoline or modify the engine to

 

run on alternate fuels. This will damage the engine compo-

 

nents and void the engine warranty.

 

To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix a fuel

 

Figure 2: Fuel cap

 

stabilizer into the fuel. Refer to “Storage”. All fuel is not the

 

 

 

same. If starting or performance problems occur, change fuel

 

 

 

providers or change brands. This engine is certified to oper-

How To Adjust The Operator Seat

ate on gasoline. The emissions control system for this engine

is EM (Engine Modifications)

 

 

 

With the engine stopped:

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Raise the operator seat.

 

High Altitude

 

 

 

 

2. Loosen the two adjusting knobs (A, Figure 3) and move

 

 

 

 

 

the seat to the desired position. After adjustment, tighten

At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum 85

 

the knobs securely.

 

octane/85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable. To remain

3. Lower the operator seat.

 

emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is required.

 

 

 

Operation without this adjustment will cause decreased per-

 

 

 

formance, increased fuel consumption, and increased emis-

 

 

 

sions. See a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer for high

 

 

 

altitude adjustment information.

 

 

 

 

 

Operation of the engine at altitudes below 2,500 feet (762

 

 

 

meters) with the high altitude adjustment is not recommend-

 

 

 

ed.

 

 

for

 

 

 

How To Add Fuel

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

!

WARNING

 

!

 

 

 

Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.

 

 

 

Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.

 

 

 

 

When Adding Fuel

 

Not

 

 

 

 

 

• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 5 minutes

Figure 3: Operator seat adjustment

 

before removing the fuel cap.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow forRexpansioneprodof the uction

 

fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.

 

 

 

• Keep fuel 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 2).

2.Fill the fuel tank with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck (B).

3.Reinstall the fuel cap.

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