Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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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