Briggs & Stratton 54000 Series Operating & Maintenance Manual page 7

Starting
Gasoline Powered Engines
The controls used for starting are located on the engine
or on the equipment for which it powers. Read your
operating manual and become familiar with the use of
the controls before starting your engine.
CAUTION
Use short starting cycles (5 seconds, wait one
minute between cycles). Follow equipment
manufacturer's recommendations for charging
battery.
1. Check oil level.
2. Open fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
3. Move choke control to CHOKE or START.
4. Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST.
5. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to ON or RUN.
6. Insert key and turn to START.
7. Let engine warm up.
CAUTION
The manufacturer of the equipment on which
this engine is installed specifies top speed at
which the engine will be operated. DO NOT
EXCEED this speed.
Stopping
WARNING
• Do not stop engine by moving choke
control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine
damage could occur.
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Operating
• Allow engine to warm up several seconds to
several minutes depending on outside
temperature.
• Gradually open choke.
• For maximum performance and life, operate
engine with choke in OPEN and throttle in FAST.
Note: If choke equipped, slowly adjust toward RUN
position. Wait until engine runs smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
• For maximum performance and life, operate
engine with choke in OPEN and throttle in FAST.
Oil Pressure
If oil pressure drops below 7-10 psi (0.1-0.2 kg/cm@), an
oil pressure switch (if engine is equipped) will either
activate a warning device or stop the engine. Check oil
level with dipstick.
If oil level is between ADD and FULL mark on dipstick
do not try to restart engine. Contact an Authorized
Briggs & Stratton Service Dealer. Do not operate
engine until oil pressure is corrected.
If oil level is below ADD mark on dipstick, add oil to
bring level to FULL mark. Restart engine and check oil
pressure. If pressure is normal, continue to operate
engine.
Note: Oil pressure gauge, if engine is equipped, is
supplied by manufacturer of equipment.
1. Move throttle to SLOW (if equipped).
2. Turn key to OFF. Remove key and store out of
reach of children.
3. Push rocker switch (if equipped) to OFF or STOP.
4. Close fuel shut-off valve (if equipped).
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