Briggs & Stratton 400000 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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STARTING AND STOPPING
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 7).
[2] Open fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).
[3] Move choke control to
CHOKE or START.
[4] Move throttle (if equipped) to
FAST. Operate engine with
throttle in FAST.
Choke
FULL
[5] Insert key and turn to
START.
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.
[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.
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).