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I0. Return generator to normal operating position (resting
onwheels a ndsupport leg).
I I. Attach
handle
using a long (M8 x 45mm)
cap screw
and lock washer.Tighten
with a 9/16" wrench.
BEFORE
STARTING
THE
ENGINE
Add
Engine
Oil
CAUTION!
Any attempt
to crank or start the engine
before
it has been properly
serviced
with the
recommended
oil may result in an engine failure.
I.
Place generator
on a flat, level surface.
2.
Clean area around
oil fill and remove
yellow oil fill cap.
NOTE:
See the section °°Oil" on page 14 to review oil
recommendations.Verify
provided
oil bottle
is correct
viscosity
for current
ambient
temperature.
3.
Using oil funnel (optional),
slowly pour contents
of
provided
oil bottle
into oil fill opening.
4.
Replace oil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add
Fuel
All fuel is not the same. If a starting or performance
problem
is encountered
immediately
after new fuel has
been used, try another
service station or change brands.
NOTE:
This engine is certified to operate
on gasoline.
Exhaust Emissions Control
System: EM (Engine Modifications).
WANNING
WNEN
ADDING
FUEL
Turn generator
OFF and let it coo[ at least 2 minutes
before
removing
fuel cap. Loosen
cap slowly to relieve pressure
in tan[<.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
DO NOT
overfill tank.Allow
space
for fuel expansion_
Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate
before
starting
engine.
Keep fuel away from
sparks, open
flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other
ignition
sources.
DO NOT
light a cigarette
or smoke_
Type
of Fuel
I.
Always use clean, fresh, UNLEADED
gasoline with a
minimum
of 87 octane/87
AKI (91 RON). DO NOT
mix oil with fuel. DO NOT modify the engine fuel
system
or carburetor
to run on alternative
fuels.
NOTE:
Fuel with up to 10% ethanol
(gasohol)
or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary
butyl ether), is acceptable.
IMPORTANT:
Use of any fuel other
than those
approved
above will void warranty.
Some areas
require
that fuel
pumps be marked
if the fuel contains
alcohols
or ethers.
If
you are not sure if your fuel contains
alcohol
or ethers
that
are different
than those approved
above, then check with
the service station
operator.
2.
Clean area around
fuel fill cap, remove
cap.
3.
Slowly add unleaded
gasoline to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill.Allow
about
1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion,
as shown in Figure 2.
_,_
_
Fuel
4.
Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before
starting
engine.
To avoid engine performance
issues, the fuel system
should
be treated
with a fuel preserver
or emptied
before
storage
of 30 days or longer.To
protect
the fuel system
from gum
formation,
use Briggs & Stratton
FRESH START TMfuel
stabilizer
plus, or FRESH START TMcontinuous
fuel
preserver
(concentrated
liquid cartridge),
or FRESH
START TMpreservative
& stabilizer
(granular).
If fuel
preserver
is not used, drain the fuel tank, start the engine
and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor
are empty.
Use fresh fuel next season. See "Storage"
on page 17 for
additional
information.
NEVER use engine or carburetor
cleaner
products
in the
fuel tank as permanent
damage may occur.
Nigh-altitude
use
Operation
at high altitude
(over 5,000 feet), may require
a
high-altitude
carburetor
iet kit to improve
performance
and
decrease
fuel consumption.
See your local authorized
Briggs
& Stratton
dealer
for more
information.
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