Fuel Valve Maintenance; Engine Maintenance - Briggs & Stratton 030623-00 Operator's Manual

Fuel Valve Maintenance

The fuel valve is equipped with a fuel sediment cup,
screen, and o-ring that need to be cleaned.
1. Move fuel valve to OFF (0) position.
2. Remove sediment cup (A) from fuel valve.
Remove o-ring (B) and screen (C) from fuel valve.
C
B
A
3. Wash sediment cup, o-ring, and screen in a
nonflammable solvent. Dry them thoroughly.
4. Place screen and o-ring into fuel valve. Install
sediment cup and tighten securely.
5. Move fuel valve to ON (I) position, and check for
leaks. Replace fuel valve if there is any leakage.

Engine Maintenance

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.
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 4°C (40°F) the use of SAE 30 will result in hard
starting.
** Above 27°C (80°F) the use of 10W30 may cause
increased oil consumption. Check oil level more frequently.
Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or
at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level
maintained.
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill and remove oil fill cap.
3. Verify oil is at the point of overflowing at oil fill
opening.
4. Replace and tighten oil fill cap.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. 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.
19