Fuel - Briggs & Stratton industrial plus 90000 series Manual

FUEL

TYPE OF FUEL TO USE
• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 77 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum from
forming in the fuel system or on essential carburetor parts.
Purchase fuel in quantity that can be used within 30 days.
• Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton Gasoline
Additive available from your Authorized Briggs &
Stratton Dealer (P/N 5041 or single use pouch).
• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust
Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).
ADDING FUEL
WARNING
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area,
away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformu-
lated gasoline, are gasoline blended with alcohols or
ethers. Excessive amounts of these blends can damage
the fuel system or cause performance problems. If any
undesirable operating symptoms occur, use gasoline
with a lower percentage of alcohol or ether.
Fuel Fill
[1] Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately 1-1/2
inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion.
Be careful not to overfill.
Briggs & Stratton Smart-fill fuel can fills to the
correct level and automatically shuts off, reducing
spills and emissions.
[2] Replace cap before starting.
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