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WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe
burns or death.
When adding fuel:
•
Turn engine OFF and let engine cool for at
least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap.
•
Fill fuel tank outdoors or in a well-ventilated
area.
•
Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion
of the gasoline, do not fill above the bottom of
the fuel tank neck.
•
Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat and other ignition sources.
•
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings fre-
quently for cracks or leaks. Replace if neces-
sary.
•
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
When starting engine:
•
Make sure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.
•
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
•
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
•
If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to
OPEN/RUN position. Place throttle (if
equipped) in FAST and crank until engine
starts.
When operating equipment:
•
Do not tip engine or equipment at an angle
which would cause fuel to spill.
•
Do not choke carburetor to stop engine.
•
Never start or run the engine with the air
cleaner assembly (if equipped) or the air filter
(if equipped) removed.
When changing oil:
•
If you drain the oil from the top oil fill tube, the
fuel tank must be empty or fuel can leak out
and result in a fire or explosion.
When transporting equipment:
•
Transport with fuel tank empty or with fuel shut-
off valve set to OFF.
When storing gasoline or equipment with fuel in
the tank:
•
Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heat-
ers, or other appliances that have a pilot light
or other ignition source because they can
ignite gasoline vapors.
Removal
1. Drain the fuel into an appropriate
container.
2. Remove air cleaner cover (A, Figure 4-1)
and gas cap.
3. Remove screws and the static guard/
rewind assembly (B).
4. Remove the trim cover and blower
housing assembly (C).
5. Release clamp and pull hose off the tank
fitting (D). Remove screws, washers, and
spacers at top and bottom of tank then lift
tank off engine.
Inspection
1. Clean gummy or dirty fuel tanks with
Briggs & Stratton Carburetor Cleaner
#100041 or #100042, or equivalent.
2. Inspect fuel tank for:
• Corrosion
• Leaks
• Broken mounting brackets
3. Check fuel cap and filler neck for:
• Proper seals
• Vents
Clean or replace parts as required.
Installation
1. Install fuel hose to tank fitting and secure
with hose clamp. Position tank on engine
and install screws, washers, and spacers
at top and bottom of tank. Torque screws
to values in Section 12 - Engine
Specifications.
2. Install trim cover and blower housing
assembly.
3. Install static guard/rewind assembly.
Torque screws to values listed in Section
12 - Engine Specifications.
4. Install gas cap and air cleaner cover.
5. Partially fill tank with fuel and check for
leaks. Repair as necessary.
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