Quickstart Guide; Engine Starting - Briggs & Stratton Q45 Quick Start Manual

This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks
associated with engines. Read the Operating Manual before starting your engine.
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ADD OIL
WHAT KIND ?
High quality SAE 30 detergent oil rated SF, SG,
SH or higher.
HOW MUCH ?
To FULL line on dipstick.
Engine holds about 18 oz.
HOW ?
Unscrew and remove oil cap.
Pour in oil. Replace cap.
SPECIAL CONCERNS ?
Do not overfill.
Do not tip enigine.
See page 9 for details.
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ADD GAS
WHAT KIND ?
Unleaded, 85 octane or higher.
HOW MUCH ?
Fill to one inch below top of fuel fill neck.
HOW ?
Remove gas cap. Pour in gas. Replace cap.
SPECIAL CONCERNS ?
Fuel equipment outdoors. If fuel spills, wait until
it evaporates before starting engine.
See page 11 for details.
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WIPE DIPSTICK.
REPLACE DIPSTICK
AND TIGHTEN CAP.
REMOVE DIPSTICK
TO READ LEVEL.
WARNING
Starting engine creates sparking.
Gasoline and its vapors are
extremely flammable and
explosive. Fire or explosion can
cause severe burns or death.
If fuel spills, wait until it
evaporates before starting engine.
DO NOT use pressurized starting
fluids.
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