Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton P2200 Operator's Manual

Cleaning Fuel Strainer
The fuel strainer helps prevent debris from entering the
fuel system.
Clean the fuel strainer as follows:
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Remove the fuel cap (A) and fuel strainer (B).
3. Wash fuel strainer in liquid detergent and water.
4. Wipe fuel strainer clean with a clean, dry cloth.
5. Carefully reinstall the fuel strainer and fuel cap.
WARNING Unintentional sparking could cause
fire or electric shock resulting in
death or serious injury.
WHEN ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO YOUR
GENERATOR
• Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
WHEN TESTING FOR ENGINE SPARK
• Use approved spark plug tester.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.

Engine Maintenance

Oil
Oil Recommendations
We recommend the use of Briggs & Stratton Warranty
Certified oils for best performance. Other high-quality
detergent oils are acceptable if classified for service
SF, SG, SH, SJ or higher. DO NOT use special
additives.
Outdoor temperatures determine the proper oil
viscosity for the engine. Use the chart to select the
best viscosity for the outdoor temperature range
expected.
* Below 40°F (4°C) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
** Above 80°F (27°C) the use of 10W30 may cause
increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Checking Oil Level
A
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or
at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level
B
maintained.
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Loosen the side maintenance cover screws and
remove the side maintenance cover.
3. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
4. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
opening.
5. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
6. Reinstall the side maintenance cover and hand
tighten the cover screws.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to check oil level as
described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
point of overflowing at oil fill.
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
5. Reinstall the side maintenance cover and hand
tighten the cover screws.
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