Operator`s manual

Maintenance
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Storage (over 30 days)
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With
Fuel In Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters or other appliances that have pilot
lights or other ignition sources because they
can ignite gasoline vapors.
When Transporting Equipment
• The fuel tank must be empty or the fuel
shut-off valve must be in the closed position.
WARNING
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. To keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
& Stratton FRESH START
®
fuel stabilizer, available as a
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. Run the engine
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24
months.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a
fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Engine Oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Clean Engine
Clean the engine of surface debris, chaff, or grass.
Storage Area
Store in a clean, dry area. Do not store in the same area as
a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance that uses
a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.