Briggs & Stratton 54000 - Manual (Page 6)

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Adding Oil
1. First add 67 oz (2 liters).
2. Start and run engine at idle for 30 seconds.
See Starting Instructions.
3. Shut engine off and wait 30 seconds.
4. Then add more oil slowly to bring level to FULL
mark on dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Checking Oil Level
• Check oil level before starting the engine.
• Keep oil level at FULL. Do not overfill.
• Check level daily, or after every eight (8) hours of
operation.
1. Place engine level and clean around oil filler plug.
2. Remove dipstick and wipe clean with cloth.
3. Push dipstick back in and remove to check oil
level. Oil level should be at FULL line on dipstick.
4. If oil is needed, add slowly.
5. Fill to FULL line on dipstick – re-check.
6. Replace dipstick firmly.
Full Line
Oil Fill
Dipstick
Oil Fill Cap
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 1-1/2
inches below top of neck to allow for fuel
expansion. Be careful not to overfill.
3. Replace cap before starting.
Cold Weather Starting
• Use correct type of oil for expected starting
temperature. See Oil.
• Use fresh gasoline, which has higher volatility to
improve starting.
• Remove external equipment and engine loads.
(See equipment operating instructions.)
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