Briggs & Stratton 131F manual Before Starting the Engine, Start the Engine

Operation

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Before Starting the Engine

Check the Oil

NOTE:The engine was shipped from the factory filled with oil.Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed. See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type of petrol and oil to use.

1. Make sure the unit is level.

NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the en- gine runs.

2.Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine manufacturer’s instructions.

3.If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL mark on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do not add too much oil.

Add Petrol

WARNING

Always use a safety petrol container. Do not smoke when adding petrol to the fuel tank. Do not add petrol when you are insid e an enclosure. Before you add petrol, stop the engine and let the engine cool for several minutes.

1.Fill the fuel tank to the FULL position with regular unleaded petrol (see Figure 17). Do not use pre- mium unleaded petrol. Make sure the petrol is fresh and clean. Leaded petrol will increase de- posits and shorten the life of the valves.

2.Some models have a fuel shut-off valve (1) located under the fuel tank (see Figure 14). If equipped, turn the fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to the OPEN po- sition.

Start the Engine

WARNING

The electrical system has an operator presence system that includ es a sensor switch for the seat. These components tell the electrical system if the operator is sitting on the seat.This system will stop the engine when the operator leaves the seat. For your protection, always make sure this system operates correctly.

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NOTE:The engine will not start unless you depress the clutch/brake pedal or engage the parking brake and move the blade rotation control to the DISENGAGE position.

1.Push the clutch/brake pedal (2) completly forward. Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 13).

2.Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.

3.Make sure the blade rotation control (1) is in the DISENGAGE position.

4.Move the throttle control (7) completely forward to the CHOKE or FAST position. Some models have a separate choke knob. Pull the choke knob to the full CHOKE position.

5.Turn the ignition key to the START position.

NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five tries, move the throttle control to the FAST position. Again try to start the engine. If the enfine will not start, see the Troubleshooting Chart.

6.Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW position.

7.To start a hot engine, move the throttle control to a position between FAST and SLOW.

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