Fuel - Briggs & Stratton 12K300 INTEK series Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Fuel

Kerosene primed with Petrol is used for starting this
engine. After it starts, this engine automatically runs on
kerosene only.
Petrol
Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded petrol with a
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minimum of 85 octane. Fresh petrol prevents gum
from forming in the fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. Purchase petrol in quantity that can
be used within 30 days.
For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton
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Gasoline (petrol) Additive available from your
Authorized Briggs & Stratton Dealer.
Do not use petrol which contains Methanol.
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Do not mix oil with petrol.
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CAUTION
Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
petrol, are petrol blended with alcohols or ethers.
Excessive amounts of these blends can
damage the fuel system or cause performance
problems. If any undesirable operating
symptoms occur, use petrol with a lower
percentage of alcohol or ether.
Kerosene
Use clean, fresh kerosene. Fresh kerosene prevents
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gum from forming in the fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. Purchase kerosene in quantity that
can be used within 30 days.
To keep kerosene fresh and protect the engine use
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a Kerosene Additive.
Do not mix oil with kerosene.
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Adding Fuel
• Do not fill petrol tank with kerosene. Kerosene
mixed in petrol tank will make the engine hard to
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start
1. Clean area around red petrol cap and remove. Fill
tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches below top of
neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be careful not to
overfill.
2. Replace cap before starting.
3. Clean area around green kerosene cap and
remove. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2 inches
below top of neck to allow for fuel expansion. Be
careful not to overfill.
4. Replace cap before starting.
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WARNING
Turn engine OFF and let engine
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cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap.
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in
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well-ventilated area.
Do not overfill fuel tank. Fill tank to
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approximately 1-1/2 inches below
top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates
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before starting engine.
Keep petrol and kerosene away
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from sparks, open flames, pilot
lights, heat, and other ignition
sources.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and
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fittings frequently for cracks or
leaks. Replace if necessary.
KEROSENE
KEROSENE
GREEN CAP
KEROSENE
FUEL LINE
CARBURETOR
PETROL
FUEL LINE
PETROL
PETROL
RED CAP
PRIMER
BULB