Fuel Systems - Briggs & Stratton 276781 Instruction Manual

WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
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When adding fuel:
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool for at least 2
minutes before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of
the gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of the
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fuel tank neck.
• Keep gasoline 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:
• Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/
RUN position. Place throttle (if equipped) in FAST
and crank until engine starts.
When operating equipment:
• Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle which
would cause fuel to spill.
• Do not choke 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 top oil fill tube, 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 set to OFF.
When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in
the tank:
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters,
or other appliances that have a pilot light or other
ignition source because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
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FUEL SYSTEMS

Never start or operate engine with air
cleaner removed, fire can result.
Unintentional sparking can result in
fire or electrical shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation,
or severe lacerations.
Before performing adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.
• Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Before servicing the carburetor or other fuel
system components, drain all fuel from the
tank and turn OFF the fuel valve (if equipped).
NOTE: Replace air cleaner gaskets and
mounting gaskets whenever carburetor is
removed for service.
NOTE: Do not insert a screw in the end of the
fuel hose to stop fuel flow. Screw threads will
loosen rubber particles which will get into the
carburetor.
NOTE: Before servicing the carburetor, turn the
fuel shutoff valve to the OFF position.
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