Briggs & Stratton 030339 / 030340 — Long Term Storage Preparation
Maintenance · generator / fuel system
For the Briggs & Stratton 030339 / 030340, from the Briggs & Stratton operator's manual.
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Before you start
- DO NOT store fuel from one season to another unless treated
- Cover unit with a protective cover that does not retain moisture only after it has cooled
Procedure
- Clean the generator per Cleaning instructions
- Check that cooling air slots and openings are open and unobstructed
- Add Briggs & Stratton FRESH START fuel stabilizer per instructions if storing fuel in engine
- Run engine for 2 minutes to circulate stabilizer throughout fuel system
- If fuel not treated with stabilizer, drain into approved container and run engine until it stops from lack of fuel
Source: Briggs & Stratton operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.