Briggs & Stratton 01655-3 - Manuel (Page 7)

ASSEMBLY
7
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Use a long neck funnel when adding or changing oil.
• Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer to
engine operator’s manual for recommendations.
NOTE: The alternator assembly rotates on a prelubricated
and sealed ball bearing that requires no additional
lubrication for the life of the bearing.
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 87 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Turn the vent knob fully counter-clockwise on the fuel
gauge to open it (Figure 3).
3. Clean area around fuel cap/gauge, remove cap.
4. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be
careful not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space
for fuel expansion (Figure 4).
5. Install fuel cap and wait for any spilled fuel to
evaporate.
6. If moving generator, turn the vent knob fully clockwise
on the fuel gauge to close it.
IMPORTANT: The vent knob should be closed whenever
you move the generator.
Vent Knob
As is common with all plastic fuel containers, the fuel tank
supplied with this generator may swell or expand due to
build-up of fuel vapors when the vent knob is closed.This
tank is designed and has been tested to safely withstand
pressure-buildup.The 'ballooning' condition is relieved by
turning the vent knob fully counterclockwise.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil and fuel fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has
been properly filled with the recommended oil will result
in equipment failure.
WHEN ADDING FUEL
• Turn generator 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.
• Wait for spilled fuel to evaporate before starting engine.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Fuel
Tank
1.5” Air
Space
Figure 4 - Fuel Expansion
Figure 3 — Vent Knob
Vent Knob