Briggs & Stratton 600 Serie Manuel De L'opérateur page 12

Maintenance
Storage (over 30 days)
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
When Storing Gasoline Or Equipment With Fuel In
Tank
• Store away from furnaces, stoves, water heaters or
other appliances that have pilot lights or other
ignition sources because they can ignite gasoline
vapors.
Fuel System
Fuel can become stale when stored over 30 days. Stale fuel
causes acid and gum deposits to form in the fuel system or
on essential carburetor parts. to keep fuel fresh, use Briggs
®
& Stratton FRESH START
liquid additive or a drip concentrate cartridge.
There is no need to drain gasoline from the engine if a fuel
stabilizer is added according to instructions. run the engine
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WARNING
fuel stabilizer, available as a
for 2 minutes to circulate the stabilizer throughout the fuel
system. The engine and fuel can then be stored up to 24
months.
If gasoline in the engine has not been treated with a fuel
stabilizer, it must be drained into an approved container.
Run the engine until it stops from lack of fuel. The use of a
fuel stabilizer in the storage container is recommended to
maintain freshness.
Engine oil
While the engine is still warm, change the engine oil.
Lubricate cylinder and piston
Remove the spark plug and pour approximately 1 oz (30 ml)
of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Replace the spark
plug and slowly pull the starter rope to distribute the oil.
Clean engine
Clean engine of surface debris, chaff, or grass.
Storage Area
Store in a clean, dry area. Do not store in the same area as
a stove, furnace, water heater, or other appliance that uses
a pilot light or has a device that can create a spark.
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