Operation; Starting The Engine - Briggs & Stratton ELITE Series Operator's Manual

Operation

Starting the Engine

IMPORTANT: Always unplug the battery float charger before
starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
IMPORTANT: Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve (A) to the "On" position.
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3. Make sure idle control switch is in "Off" position.
4. Set run/stop switch to "Run" position.
5. Pull choke control out to close choke.
6A. For electric starting, push and hold the start switch in
"Start" position until generator starts. To prolong the
life of starter components, DO NOT hold start switch in
"Start" position for more than 15 seconds, and pause
for at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
NOTE: If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
6B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
WARNING
Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can result
in bodily injury. 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 and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 8.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 7.
7. Push in the choke handle half way, and pull recoil
handle twice or push and hold the start switch in the
"Start" position as described in step 6A.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 6.
8. Open the choke gradually as the engine warms up by
pushing in on the choke handle.
IMPORTANT: If engine floods, place push choke handle all
the way in and crank until engine starts.
NOTE: If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if unit
shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a level
surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This unit
may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so, oil
must be at proper level for engine to start.
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