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STARTING THE ENGINE

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 the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.

WARNING

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. When starting the engine, ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner are in place and secured. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to open/run position.

CAUTION

This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in the Engine Owner’s Manual. If you start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered under warranty.

1.Check the oil level. See “How To Check/Add Oil” section in Engine Owner’s Manual.

2.Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged. See the equipment manual for location and operation of these controls.

3.Push the stop switch (A, Figure 2), if equipped, to the ON position.

Or move the throttle control lever (A, Figure 3), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate the engine with the throttle control lever in the FAST position.

WARNING

Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monox- ide can cause nausea, fainting or death. When starting the engine, start and run engine out- doors. Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if doors or windows are open.

A

Figure 2. Engine Start/Stop

A. Stop Switch

WARNING

Unintentional sparking can result in fire or elec- tric shock.

Unintentional start-up can result in entanglement, traumatic amputation, or laceration.

•Use a 3-wire extension cord.

•First attach extension cord to electric starter connector and then into a wall receptacle. If additional extension cord is required, use a 3- wire.

•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

4.Turn the fuel shut-off valve (B, Figure 3), if equipped, to the ON position.

5.Push in the safety key (C).

6.Turn the choke control knob (D) to the choke posi- tion.

NOTE: Do not use the choke to start a warm engine.

7. Push the primer button (E) two times.

NOTE: Do not use the primer to start a warm engine.

8.Rewind Start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle

(F). Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.

NOTE: If the engine does not start after three attempts, see the “Troubleshooting” section in the Engine Owner’s Manual.

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