Operator`s manual

Operation
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How To Start The Engine
Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will
pull hand and arm toward engine faster than you
can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
WARNING
• When starting engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until resistance is felt and then pull
rapidl
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to avoid kickback.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and
air cleaner are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to
open/run position, move throttle (if equipped)
to
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p
osition and crank until en
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ine starts.
WARNING
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
nausea, fainting or death.
WARNING
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area,
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Unintentional sparking can result in fire or
electric shock.
Unintentional start-up can result in
entanglement, traumatic amputation, or
laceration.
WARNING
• Use a 3-wire extension cord.
• First attach extension cord to electric starter
connector and then into a wall receptacle. If
additional extension cord is required, use a
3-wire.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order
to avoid a hazard.
CAUTION: This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add
oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start
the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and
will not be covered under warranty.
1. Check the oil level. See the How To Check/Add Oil
section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of these controls.
3. Push the stop switch (E), if equipped, to the on position
(Figure 6).
or
Move the throttle control lever (B), if equipped, to the
fast
position (Figure 7). Operate the engine with the
throttle control lever in the fast position.
Figure 6
E
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A), if equipped, to the on
position (Figure 7).
5. Push in the safety key (C).
6. Turn the choke control knob (D) to the choke
position.
Note: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.
7. Push the primer (F)twotimes.SeeFigure7.
Note: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.
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B
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Figure 7
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8. Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (G,
Figure 7). Pull the starter cord handle slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.