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 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 well-ventilated area.

•Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

•If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.

[1.] 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.

[2.] Replace cap before starting.

COOLANT

MODEL 470000

COOLANT LEVEL

IN RESERVOIR

WARNING • Do not touch radiator or open radiator cap, or open reservoir when engine is hot or running.

• Allow engine to cool before changing or adding coolant.

•This engine is liquid cooled.

•A 50/50% mixture is required of phosphate-free antifreeze and tap water for heat dissipation, rust resistance and lubrication.

ADDING COOLANT

•Fill radiator to bottom of filler neck, and fill reservoir between FULL and LOW.

•Start and run engine for 30 seconds. See Starting Instructions.

•Shut engine off and allow it to cool.

Recheck coolant levels in radiator and reservoir.

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