Briggs & Stratton 9B900 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 9

WARNING
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids.
• Vapors are flammable.
CAUTION
If engine is tipped to transport equipment, remove grass,
drain oil, etc., keep spark plug side of engine up.
Tipping engine with spark plug down may cause:
KEEP SPARK PLUG UP
• Smoking,
• Hard starting,
• Spark plug fouling,
• Oil saturation of air filter.
STARTING AND OPERATING TIPS
♦ Store and fuel equipment in level position.
♦ Use fresh fuel. (See Fuel.)
♦ Use correct type of oil for expected starting
temperature. (See Oil.)
♦ Remove external equipment/engine loads. (See
equipment operating instructions.)
♦ Start lawn mower on hard surface or over previously
cut grass.
♦ Periodically remove grass buildup under mower
deck. (See Maintenance.)
♦ After engine has started, let it warm up several
seconds to several minutes, depending on outside
temperature.
♦ For maximum performance and life, operate engine
with throttle in FAST.
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