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6200W Portable Generator
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BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
Add Engine Oil
• Place generator on a level surface.
• Refer to engine operator’s manual and follow oil
recommendations and instructions.
NOTE: Check oil often during engine break–in. Refer
to engine owner’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
Fuel must meet these requirements:
• Clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.
• A minimum of 87 octane/87 AKI (91 RON). High
altitude use, see below.
• Gasoline with up to 10% ethanol (gasohol) or up to
15% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is
acceptable.
To protect the fuel system from gum formation, mix in
a fuel stabilizer when adding fuel. See Storage. All fuel
is not the same. If you experience starting or
performance problems after using fuel, switch to a
different fuel provider or change brands. This engine is
certified to operate on gasoline. The emission control
system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifications).
1. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
2. 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).
3. Install fuel cap and let any spilled fuel evaporate
before starting engine.
High Altitude
At higher altitudes (over 5,000 feet), 85 octane/85 AKI
(89 RON) gasoline is recommended. High-altitude use
may require a carburetor jet kit to improve performance
and decrease fuel consumption. See an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Dealer for more information.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine operator’s manual for oil 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.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates 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 3 - Fuel Expansion
CAUTION
• DO NOT use unapproved gasoline such as E85.
• DO NOT mix oil in fuel.
• DO NOT modify engine to run on alternate fuels.
Avoid generator damage.
Failure to follow Operator’s Manual for fuel
reccomendations voids warranty.