Briggs & Stratton Elite 01894-1 Operator's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
CAUTION
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
• Refer to engine operator's manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
• Refer to engine operator's manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine operator's manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The generator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED gasoline with a
minimum of 87 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Allow at least 2.25" of tank space for
fuel expansion (Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Fuel Expansion
WARNING
Fill tank to approximately 2.25" below top of
neck to allow for fuel expansion.
• Replace "1.5" with "2.25" fuel fill level given in engine manual.
• Failure to follow this instruction may cause fuel to overexpand
and spill from tank.
4. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
Remove Cover on Start Switch
A protective plastic cover is placed over the start switch to
prevent the generator from being started.
• Open cap on battery float charger.
• Remove and discard plastic cover over the start switch
(Figure 3).
Figure 3 — Remove Cover on Start Switch
• Replace cap on battery float charger.
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Tank
Fuel