Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will Not Pull

•Place equipment on flat level surface.

•Remove all external equipment/engine loads before starting engine.

•Direct coupled equipment components such as, but not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.

WARNING

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.

•When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

Engine will Not Start

Out of Fuel

•Add fuel to tank.

Engine Flooded

•Gasoline engine: Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position, and continue to pull starter handle.

Spark Plug Fouling

•Check and ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the gap with a feeler gauge and reset to .76 mm or .030 in. if necessary.

•If the electrode is burned or worn, replace spark plug with new spark plug.

CAUTION

This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

WARNING

•Ensure fuel cap is in place before starting engine

•Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.

•Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.

•Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.

Engine is Smoking or Running Rough

Engine may have been tipped during transport.

•Check for fouled spark plug.

•Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. Squeeze pre-cleaner in clean, absorbant cloth to remove ALL EXCESS oil. If air cleaner is saturated, replace with new cartridge.

CAUTION

If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark

plug side of engine up.

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