Briggs & Stratton 406700 Starting and Stopping, Electric KEY Starter, To Start Engine, Choke

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STARTING AND STOPPING

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER

TO START ENGINE

Choke

[2] Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

[3]

Move choke control to

[1] Check oil level (see p. 7).

CHOKE or START.

[4]Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST.

[5]Insert key and turn to

START.

CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s recommendations for charging battery.

[6]Let engine warm up. Choke Equipped: Move choke control lever toward RUN a short dis- tance at a time over sev- eral seconds in warm weather or minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly before each change. Operate with choke in RUN.

TO STOP ENGINE

[1] Move throttle (if equipped) to SLOW.

[2]Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store out of reach of children.

[3]Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).

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Contents Table of Contents Operating & Maintenance InstructionsPower in Power EQUIPMENT Before Operating Engine Hazard Symbols and MeaningsSafety Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result Engine Parts Engine ModelModel Series OIL Capacity OILType of OIL to USE Checking and Adding OILFuel OIL Pressure SwitchStarting Type of Fuel to USEElectric KEY Starter Starting and StoppingTo Start Engine To Stop EngineMaintenance MaintenanceEmission Control Changing OILCleaning PRE-CLEANERS and Cartridges AIR CleanerRemoving and Installing AIR Cleaner Changing OIL FilterMuffler Engine and Engine PartsFuel System Spark PlugControl Adjustments AdjustmentsCleaning Debris To Adjust Remote Choke ControlCarburetor Adjustment To Adjust Remote Throttle ControlTo Adjust Carburetor Service Service & StoragePartial List of Genuine Briggs & Stratton Parts PartCity StorageBriggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Normal wear Improper maintenanceBriggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy