Briggs & Stratton 400000 Starting and Stopping, Electric KEY Starter, To Start Engine, Choke

STARTING AND STOPPING

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER

TO START ENGINE

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

[5]Insert key and turn to

START.

Choke

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

[3]Move choke control to CHOKE or START.

[6]Let engine warm up. Choke Equipped: Move choke control lever toward RUN a short distance at a time over several seconds in warm weather or min- utes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly be- fore each change. Oper- ate with choke in RUN.

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

CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short starting cycles (5 se- conds maximum, then wait one minute).

Follow equipment manufacturer’s rec- ommendations for charging battery.

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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