Briggs & Stratton 280000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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STARTING AND STOPPING
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER (auxiliary)
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 7).
[2] Open fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped) 1/4 turn.
[3] If choke and throttle controls are
separate, move choke control to
CHOKE. Move throttle to FAST.
[4] If choke and throttle are on the
same control, move control to
CHOKE or START
Choke Throttle
Choke/throttle control
1/4 TURN
[5] Insert key and
turn to RUN.
[6] Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is
felt, then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid
kickback.
WARNING
[7] Let engine warm up.
If choke equipped:
Slowly adjust toward
RUN position. Wait
until engine runs
smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] With throttle in FAST, turn key to OFF.
Remove key and store out of reach of children.
[2] Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).
1/4 TURN
CAUTION: Do not stop
engine by moving choke
control to CHOKE.
Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur.