Briggs & Stratton 083100, Manual

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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
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.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
(if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN / RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
When Operating Equipment
• Do not tip engine or equipment at angle which causes
fuel to spill.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop engine.
• Never start or run the engine with the air cleaner
assembly (if equipped) or the air filter (if equipped)
removed.
When Changing Oil
• If you drain the oil from the oil fill hole (not
recommended), the fuel tank must be empty or fuel can
leak out and result in a fire or explosion.
When Transporting Equipment
• Transport with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel shut-off
valve OFF.
When Storing Fuel Or Equipment With Fuel In Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot lights or other ignition
sources because they can ignite fuel vapors.
Remove Fuel Tank
1. Drain fuel tank (B) by running engine until fuel tank is
empty.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug (N). Secure
spark plug wire away from spark plug.
3. Remove the air cleaner cover (J) and air filter (K). For
detailed instructions and air cleaner variations, refer to
Change Air Filter found in Section 2.
4. Remove the control panel trim screw (M) and two nuts
(H) from fuel tank.
5. Remove screw from opposite side of fuel tank (A).
6. Lift fuel tank and slide fuel line clamp (F) away from
fuel filter (D). Remove fuel line (E) with fuel line removal
tool (p/n 19600). For in-line fuel filters (C), remove
clamps and fuel lines from both sides of filter. For
detailed instructions, refer to
In-Tank Fuel Filter or
In-Line Fuel Filter found in Section 2.
7. Remove in-tank fuel filter and o-ring (D) from fuel tank
(B).
Inspect Fuel Tank
1. Clean gummy or dirty fuel tanks with Briggs & Stratton
Carburetor Cleaner #100041 or #100042, or equivalent.
2. Inspect fuel tank for:
• Corrosion
• Leaks
• Broken mounting brackets
3. Check fuel cap and filler neck for:
• Proper seals
• Vents
4. Check in-tank fuel filter for dirt or debris; clean or
replace as necessary.
NOTE: Always replace in-line fuel filters; do not attempt to
clean and reuse.
5. Check the fuel line(s) for cracks or leaks; replace if
necessary.
Install Fuel Tank
1. Install cleaned or new in-tank fuel filter and o-ring (D)
into fuel tank (B) and torque to the value listed in
Section 14 - Engine Specifications. For in-line fuel
filters (C), install a new fuel filter between fuel lines and
secure with clamps. Make sure arrow on fuel filter points
in the direction of fuel flow. For detailed instructions,
refer to
In-Tank Fuel Filter or In-Line Fuel Filter found
in Section 2.
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