Briggs & Stratton 203985GS Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Checking Oil Level
Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least
every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained.
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Clean area around oil fill, remove oil cap/dipstick and
wipe dipstick with clean cloth. Replace dipstick.
Remove and and check oil level.
3. Verify oil is at “Full” mark (A) on dipstick. Replace and
tighten oil cap/dipstick.
Adding Engine Oil
1. Make sure generator is on a level surface.
2. Check oil level as described in Checking Oil Level.
3. If needed, slowly pour oil into oil fill opening to the
Full” mark on dipstick. DO NOT overfill.
4. Replace and tighten oil cap/dipstick.
Changing Engine Oil
Change the oil after the first 5 hours of operation. Change oil
every 50 hours thereafter. If you are using your generator
under extremely dirty or dusty conditions, or in extremely
hot weather, change the oil more often.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. DON’T
POLLUTE. CONSERVE RESOURCES. RETURN
USED OIL TO COLLECTION CENTERS.
Change the oil while the engine is still warm from
running, as follows:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and
place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
3. Clean area around oil drain plug. The oil drain plug is
located at base of engine, opposite carburetor.
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil completely into a
suitable container.
5. Reinstall oil drain plug and tighten securely. Remove oil
cap/dipstick.
6. Slowly pour recommended oil (about 32 oz.) into oil fill
opening. Pause to permit oil to settle. Fill to “Full” mark
on dipstick.
7. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked. DO
NOT overfill.
8. Reinstall oil cap/dipstick. Tighten cap securely.
9. Wipe up any spilled oil.
NOTICE
Overfilling with oil may cause the engine to not start, or
hard starting.
DO NOT overfill.
If over the FULL mark on dipstick, drain oil to reduce oil level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
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CAUTION
Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor
oil.
Used motor oil has been shown to cause skin cancer in certain
laboratory animals.
Thoroughly wash exposed areas with soap and water.