Adding Fuel - Briggs & Stratton 90000/10000 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual

FUEL
TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 77 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.
• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust
Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

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.
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 oper-
ating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower
percentage of alcohol or ether.
Fuel Fill
[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, reduc-
ing spills and emissions.
[2] Replace cap before starting.
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Neck