Starting And Stopping - Briggs & Stratton 110400 Operator Owner's Manual

Starting & Stopping
Choke operation/engine warm-up
This engine is a low emissions engine which operates differ-
ently from previously built engines. It is designed for maxi-
mum performance and life if operated with the choke fully
open (in RUN) and throttle fully open (in FAST). To open the
choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several
seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature.
After starting engine, first open the choke (toward RUN) until
the engine just begins to run smoothly. Then open the choke in
small steps, allowing the engine to accept small changes in
speed and load, until the choke is fully open (in RUN).
During engine warm-up, the equipment can be operated.
To obtain best starting results
Start, store and fuel equipment with engine in level position.
Do not use a pressurized starting fluid. Starting fluid is
flammable. Severe engine damage or fire may occur.
A warm engine requires less choking than a cold engine.
Starting in cold weather:
Use the correct oil for the starting temperature expected.
De-clutch all possible external loads.
A warm battery has more starting capacity than a cold battery.
Do not use gasoline left over from summer. Use fresh winter
grade gasoline which has higher volatility to improve starting.
Before starting engine


Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to OPEN position.

Move choke control to CHOKE position.

Move throttle control to FAST position.

Push rocker stop switch to ON position, if equipped.
OIL GARD light in rocker stop switch, if equipped, warns of
low oil level. Light will flicker and engine will not start, or
restart. Oil must be added. Fill to FULL mark on dipstick. Do
not over-fill. OIL GARD , however, will not stop a running
engine if the engine runs low on oil.


OPEN
POSITION
Fuel shut-off

Throttle control
In the USA and Canada, a 24 hour hot line, 1-800-233-3723, has a menu of pre-recorded messages offering you engine maintenance information.
Choke controls

ON
Stop switch
Start engine
Always keep hands and feet clear of mower blade or
other moving parts.
Rewind starter

Grasp rope handle as illustrated and pull slowly until
resistance is felt. Then pull cord rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback and start engine.
Repeat if necessary with choke off and throttle control
in FAST position. Operate engine in FAST position.
Electric starter if equipped
,

Turn key to START. Repeat if necessary with choke off and
throttle control in FAST. Operate engine with choke in RUN and
throttle in FAST position.
Note: If equipment manufacturer has supplied battery, charge it
before trying to start engine, as equipment manufacturer recom-
mends. Use short starting cycles (15 secs. per min.) to prolong
starter life. Extended cranking can damage starter motor.

Rewind starter
Stop engine
Do not move choke control to CHOKE position to stop engine.
Backfire or engine damage may occur. Move throttle control
to SLOW position, then to STOP, or turn key to OFF, if
equipped. Always remove key from switch when equipment is
not in use or left unattended.
OFF
Typical stop switches
Turn fuel shut-off valve 1/4
turn to CLOSED position.
Close fuel shut-off valve,
when transporting engine,
to prevent fuel leakage.
4

Typical electric starter
switch
CLOSED
POSITION
Fuel shut-off valve