Add Fuel - Briggs & Stratton 30239 Owner's Manual

1. Choose a viscosity according to the table below:
5W-30, 10W-30
Synthetic 5W-30, 10W-30
°F -20 0 20
°C -30 -20 -10
STARTING TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE
* The use of multi-viscosity oils (5W-30, 10W-30, etc.) in
temperatures above 40°F (4°C) will result in higher than
normal oil consumption. When using a multi-viscosity oil,
check oil more frequently.
** If using SAE 30 oil in temperatures below 40°F (4°C), it
will result in hard starting and possible engine bore damage
due to inadequate lubrication.
NOTE: Synthetic oil meeting ILSAC GF-2, API certification
mark and API service symbol with "SJ/CF ENERGY
CONSERVING" or higher, is an acceptable oil at all
temperatures. Use of synthetic oil does not alter required
oil change intervals.
To Add Engine Oil:
2. Place the generator on a level surface.
3. Remove oil filler cap and wipe dipstick clean (Figure 2).
Figure 2 — Adding Engine Oil
4. If the oil level is not at the point of overflowing from the
oil filler neck, slowly fill engine with recommended oil.
5. Reinstall oil filler cap and tighten securely.
6. Check the engine oil level before starting each time
thereafter.

Add Fuel

NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline.
2000W Generator
30
32 40 60 80
0 10 20 30
Oil Filler Neck
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
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• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
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removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• 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 fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane with equipment. 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 about 1.5" of tank space
for fuel expansion as shown in Figure 3.
Figure 3 — Fuel Level
1.5" Airspace
NOTE: Occasionally clear the fuel strainer of any dirt,
rust, or other particulate matter.
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Occasionally you may hear a light "spark knock" or
"pinging" (metallic rapping noise) while operating under
heavy loads. This is no cause for concern. If spark knock or
pinging occurs at a steady engine speed under normal load,
change brands of fuel or obtain a higher octane rated fuel.
If pinging or spark knock persists, see your local Briggs &
Stratton repair center.
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