Fuel, Warning – Briggs & Stratton 90000/10000 User Manual

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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.

• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline. Exhaust

Emission Control System: EM (Engine Modifications).

CAUTION: Some fuels, called oxygenated or

reformulated 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 oper-

ating symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower

percentage of alcohol or ether.

ADDING FUEL

Fuel Fill

WARNING

[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, reduc-

ing spills and emissions.

[2] Replace cap before starting.

• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2

minutes before removing gas cap.

• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Keep gasoline away from sparks, open flames,

pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.

• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before

starting engine.

Neck

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