Briggs & Stratton 294700 Starting and Stopping, Rewind Manual Starter, To Start Engine, Choke

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STARTING AND STOPPING

REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER

TO START ENGINE

FULL

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

STOP RUN

[5]Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN.

Choke

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

[3]Move choke control to CHOKE or START.

WARNING

[6]Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback.

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

[7]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

CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage could occur.

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

STOP RUN

[2]Push rocker switch (if equipped) to OFF or STOP.

[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 USERewind Manual Starter Starting and StoppingTo Start Engine To Stop EngineElectric KEY Starter if equipped Maintenance MaintenanceEmission Control Changing OILCleaning PRE-CLEANERS and Cartridges AIR CleanerRemoving and Installing AIR Cleaner Changing OIL FilterEngine and Engine Parts Control 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 StorageBriggs & Stratton Emission Control Defects Warranty Coverage Normal wear Improper maintenanceBriggs & Stratton Engine Owner Warranty Policy
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