Add Fuel - Briggs & Stratton FACTORY RECONDITIONED PRESSURE WASHER Operating And Maintenance Manual

Add Fuel

Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see High Altitude.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE
Avoid pressure washer damage.
Failure to follow Operator's Manual for fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E22 or E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in gasoline.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
WARNING
Fuel 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 it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizer when adding fuel. See Long Term Storage in
Maintenance. 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).
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1. Clean area around fuel fill cap.
2. Remove cap.
3. Refer to the two illustrations in Figure 10. Slowly add
regular unleaded fuel (A) to fuel tank (B). Be careful not
to overfill. Allow about 1.5 inch of tank space (C) for
fuel expansion.
Figure 10 — Filling the Fuel Tank (2 styles shown)
4. 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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C
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