Briggs & Stratton 030253 Manual Del Operario página 7

ASSEMBLY
Add Fuel
NOTE: This gasoline engine is certified to operate on
gasoline. Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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.
• Fuel tank must be lying flat when filling, any other position may
cause fuel to spill.
• DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel expansion.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and
other ignition sources.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
1. Use clean, fresh, regular UNLEADED fuel with a
minimum of 85 octane. DO NOT use fuel which
contains Methanol. DO NOT mix oil with fuel.
2. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
3. Slowly add regular unleaded fuel to fuel tank. Be careful
not to overfill. Allow about 1.5" of tank space for fuel
expansion (Figure 3).
Figure 3 - Fuel Expansion
4. Install fuel cap and wipe up any spilled fuel.
Fuel Tank
As is common with all plastic fuel containers, the
removable 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
or loosening and retightening the fuel cap/gauge.When
installing the tank on your generator, relieve tank pressure
before tightening the four large plastic wing nuts.
AVOID SPILLING FUEL WHILE REMOVING FUEL
TANK
• Turn generator OFF and let it cool at least 2 minutes before
removing fuel tank. Loosen fuel gauge slowly or open vent
knob to relieve pressure in tank.
• Tighten fuel gauge and close vent knob.
• Turn fuel shut off valve to the "Off" position.
• Disconnect the quick connect on the fuel line.
• Remove the four plastic fuel tank wing nuts.
• Lift fuel tank straight up.
1. Turn the vent knob fully clockwise on the fuel gauge to
close it (Figure 4).
Figure 4 — Vent Knob
Tank
Fuel
Vent Knob
IMPORTANT: The vent knob should be closed whenever
you move the generator or transport the fuel tank.
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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.