Briggs & Stratton 1773-0, Owner'S Manual

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BSP 3200 Generator
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt to crank or start the engine
before it has been properly serviced with the
recommended oil results in an engine failure.
• Make sure unit is on a level surface.
• Follow the oil recommendations and oil fill instructions
given in the engine owner’s manual.
NOTE: The generator’s revolving field rides on a
pre–lubricated and sealed ball bearing that requires no
additional lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Gasoline
WARNING!
Never fill fuel tank indoors. Never
fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot. Do Not
light a cigarette or smoke when filling the fuel tank.
WARNING!
Do Not overfill the fuel tank.
Always leave room for expansion.
• Use regular UNLEADED gasoline in the generator.
Do Not use premium gasoline. Do Not mix oil with
gasoline. Do Not overfill the gas tank.
• Clean area around fuel fill cap; remove cap.
• Slowly add unleaded regular gasoline to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 1).
• Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum deposits
from forming in essential fuel system parts, such as the
carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose or tank during storage. Also,
experience indicates that alcohol–blended fuels (called
gasohol, ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture, which
leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage.
Be sure to review the precautions given in “Storage” on
page 9. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products
in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
Figure 1 — Typical Fuel Expansion Space
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Air
Space