Add Engine Oil; Add Fuel - Briggs & Stratton 30470 Operator's Manual

To install:
1. Cut off tie wrap securing loose end of negative (black)
cable.
2. Using an 8 mm or 5/16" socket wrench, remove
screw (A), lock washer (B) and flat washer (6) on
negative battery terminal.
3. Slide lock washer, flat washer and negative battery cable
(D) over screw as shown.
4. Reattach screw to negative battery terminal and tighten.
5. Verify that connections to battery and generator are
tight and secure.
NOTICE If your battery is discharged, charge prior to use
following the instructions in the section Battery Charger.
Add Engine Oil
1. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and remove yellow oil fill
cap/dipstick.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
both provided oil bottles into oil fill opening to the
"Full" mark on dipstick.
NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• DO NOTattempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This could result in
an engine failure.
4. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). For high
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE Avoid generator damage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DONOT useunapproved gasoline such asE85.
• DONOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DONOT modifyengine to run on alternate fuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel is not the
same. If you experience starting or performance problems
after using fuel, switch to a different fuel provider or change
brands. This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. The
emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine
Modifications).
A. WARNING Fueland its vapors are extremelyflammable
and explosivewhich could cause burns,
fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDINGFUEL
• Turngenerator e ngine OFF and letit coolat least2 minutes
beforeremoving fuelcap. Loosencapslowlyto relievepressure
in tank.
• Fillfueltank outdoors.
• DONOToverfilltank.Allowspace for fuelexpansion.
• If fuel spills,wait until it evaporates b eforestartingengine.
• Keep fuel awayfrom sparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
• Check fuel lines,tank,capandfittingsfrequentlyfor cracksor
leaks.Replace if necessary.
• DONOTlighta cigarette or smoke.
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2.
Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
Slowly add unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful not to
fill above the red fuel level indicator (E). This allows
adequatespace for fuel expansion.
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3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate before
starting engine.
High Altitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane / 85 AKI (89 RON) gasoline is acceptable.To
remain emissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required. Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreased performance, increased fuel consumption, and
increased emissions. See an authorized dealer for high
altitude adjustment information. Operation of the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.
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