Briggs & Stratton Generator Operator's Manual

Add Engine Oil
1. Place generatoron a flat, level surface.
2. Cleanarea around oil fill and removeyellow oil fill cap.
3. Using oil funnel (optional), slowly pour contents of
provided oil bottle into oil fill opening.
NOTICE Improper treatment of generator can damage it
and shorten its life.
• DO NOTattempt to crank or start the engine beforeit has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil. This may result in an
enginefailure.
4. Replaceoil fill cap and fully tighten.
Add Fuel
Fuel mustmeet theserequirements:
• Clean,fresh, unleadedgasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON).For high
altitude use, seeHigh Altitude.
• Gasolinewith up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE(methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable.
NOTICE Avoid generatordamage.
Failureto follow Operator's Manualfor fuel
recommendations voids warranty.
• DONOTuseunapprovedgasolinesuchasE85.
• DONOTmixoil in gasoline.
• DONOTmodifyengineto runonalternatefuels.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in a fuel
stabilizerwhen adding fuel. SeeStorage.All fuel is not the
same. If you experiencestarting 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).
_i, WARNING Fueland its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fireor explosion can causesevere
burns or death.
WHENADDINGFUEL
• Turn generator OFFand let it cool at least2 minutes before
removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• DONOToverfilltank.Allowspacefor fuelexpansion.
• Iffuel spills,waituntilit evaporatesbeforestartingengine.
• Keepfuelawayfromsparks,openflames,pilot lights,heat,and
otherignitionsources.
• DONOTlighta cigaretteor smoke.
1. Cleanarea around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. Slowly add unleadedfuel to fuel tank. Becareful not to
fill abovethe redfuel level indicator (A). This allows
adequatespace for fuel expansion.
3. Install fuel capand let anyspilled fuel evaporatebefore
starting engine.
HighAltitude
At altitudes over 5,000 feet (1524 meters), a minimum
85 octane/ 85 AKI (89 RON)gasoline is acceptable.To
remainemissions compliant, high altitude adjustment is
required.Operation without this adjustment will cause
decreasedperformance, increasedfuel consumption, and
increasedemissions. Seean authorized dealerfor high
altitude adjustment information. Operationof the engine at
altitudes below 2,500 feet (762 meters) with the high altitude
kit is not recommended.
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Briggs & Stratton Generator Specifications

General

Brand	Briggs & Stratton
Model	Generator
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English