Adding Fuel
To add fuel:
1. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Fill the tank. Do not overfill. Leave room in the tank
for fuel expansion. Refer to your engine manual for
specific fuel recommendations.
3. Install and hand tighten the fuel cap.
WARNING
Gasoline is highly flammable and must be
handled with care. Never fill the tank when the
engine is still hot from recent operation. Do not
allow open flame, smoking or matches in the
area. Avoid over-filling and wipe up any spills.
Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,
gasohol containing more than
10% ETHANOL, gasoline additives, or white
gas because engine/fuel system damage
could result.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even
if doors or windows are open.
Starting the Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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.
NOTICE:
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you
add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond
repair and will not be covered under warranty.
NOTE:
Some engines and equipment have remote
controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
Determine the Starting System
Before starting the engine, you must determine the type
of starting system that is on your engine. Your engine will
have one of the following types.
•
Electronic Fuel Management System:
This features
an Electronic Control Unit that monitors engine and
temperature conditions. It does not have a manual
choke or a primer.
•
Choke System:
This features a choke to be used for
starting in cool temperatures. Some models will have
a separate choke control while others will have a
combination choke/throttle control. This type does not
have a primer.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type
of starting system.
NOTE: Some engines and equipment have remote
controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
OPERATION
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