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Fuel
• Use clean, fresh, regular unleaded gasoline with a
minimum of 85 octane. Fresh fuel prevents gum
from forming in the fuel system or on essential
carburetor parts. Purchase fuel in quantity that can
be used within 30 days.
• For engine protection use Briggs & Stratton
Gasoline Additive available from your Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Dealer.
• Do not use gasoline which contains Methanol.
• Do not mix oil with gasoline.
• This engine is certified to operate on gasoline.
Exhaust Emission Control System: EM (Engine
Modifications).
Adding Fuel
1. Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2
minutes before removing gas cap.
2. Remove cap. Fill tank to approximately one and a
half inch below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
3. Replace cap before starting.
Some fuels, called oxygenated or reformulated
fuels, are fuels blended with alcohols or ethers.
Excessive amounts of these blends can
damage the fuel system or cause performance
problems. If any undesirable operating
symptoms occur, use gasoline with a lower
percentage of alcohol or ether.
CAUTION
Fuel Fill
Fresh StartE Fuel Cap
Your engine may be equipped with
a Fresh Start™ fuel cap.
CARTRIDGE IS SHOWN WITH
TAB PARTIALLY REMOVED.
Fresh Start™ fuel cap is designed to
hold a cartridge which contains fuel stabilizer.
1. Place silver foil seal end of cartridge into fuel cap.
2. Press to “snap” cartridge into place.
3. Remove the white tab to expose membrane.
4. Reinstall fuel cap on engine fuel tank.
5. Check periodically − if empty, remove and replace.
DANGER
• IF SWALLOWED, call physician immediately.
Do not induce vomiting. If inhaled, remove to
fresh air. In case of eye or skin contact, flush
with water for 15 minutes.
• Store unopened cartridges in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area. Keep open cartridge in
fuel cap, and fuel cap closed on fuel tank when
not in use.
Contents are HARMFUL OR FATAL IF
SWALLOWED. Avoid contact to eyes,
skin, or clothing. Do not take internally.
Avoid breathing the mist or vapor.
Overexposure to eyes or skin can
cause irritation. KEEP STABILIZER
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Fuel stabilizer is a hazardous
chemical.**
** Fuel stabilizer contains: 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol (128-39-2)
and aliphatic petroleum distillate (64742-47-8).
• In case of emergency, contact a physician
immediately and call 1-800-424-9300 for material
safety information.