Warning
To avoid sparks and a possible explosion or fire due to a
short circuit:
do not touch the positive (+) battery terminal and any
surrounding metal with tools, jewelry or other metal
objects.
When installing battery cables, connect the positive (+) cable
first and the negative (-) cable last.
2.7 checking/adding moTor oil To
engine
modelS: all modelS
Check the oil level and if needed fill the engine crankcase with the
type and amount of oil specified in the engine owners manual.
Figure 2.1 - Briggs Oil Fill
Figure 2.2 - Honda Oil Fill
2.8 filling The Tank
sparks or flames. do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is
hot or running. spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in contact
with hot parts or sparks from ignition. do not start the engine
near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
fuel TYPe
For best results use only clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline with a
pump sticker octane rating of 87 or higher. In countries using the
Research method, it should be 90 octane minimum.
Purchase gasoline in small quantities and store in clean,
approved containers. A container with a capacity of 2 gallons or
less with a pouring spout is recommended. such a container is
easier to handle and helps eliminate spillage during refueling.
dO NOT mIx OIL WITH gAsOLINE.
gaSoline alcohol blendS
gasohol (up to 10% ethyl alcohol, 90% unleaded gasoline by
volume) is approved as a fuel for Briggs and Honda engines.
Other gasoline/alcohol blends are not approved.
gaSoline eTher blendS
methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (mTBE) and unleaded gasoline blends
(up to a maximum of 15% mTBE by volume) are approved as a
fuel for Briggs and Honda engines. Other gasoline/ether blends
are not approved.
To add gaSoline
1.
stop engine, wait for all parts to stop moving and disconnect
spark plug wire. Remove key from key switch. Allow the
engine and muffler to cool for at least three minutes.
2.
Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove cap.
3.
using a clean funnel, fill fuel tank to 1/2" below bottom of filler
neck to provide space for any fuel expansion. Install fuel fill
cap securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
do not attempt to start the engine at this time. Wait until you
have read the complete starting instructions in the Operation
section of this manual.
3 INCH CHIPPER/SHREDDERS
danger
gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors
are explosive. To prevent personal injury or
property damage:
store gasoline only in approved containers, in
well ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from
imPorTanT
ASSEMBLY
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