Adding Fuel; Starting The Engine - Parklander MT125 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATION

Adding Fuel

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
When Adding Fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 3 minutes
before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the
fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights,
heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting
engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the
fuel cap (A, Figure 5). Also see Features and Controls
section.
2. Fill the fuel tank (B) with fuel. To allow for expansion of
the fuel, do not fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck
(C).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
A
B
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Starting the Engine

When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position
and crank until engine starts.
• Start and run engine outdoors.
• Do not start or run engine in enclosed area, even if
doors or windows are open.
1. Check the oil level. See the Check and Add Engine
Oil.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are
disengaged.
3. Turn the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, to the ON
position.
4. Move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Operate the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control, or the combination choke/
throttle lever, to the choke position.
C
NOTE: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch to the on/start position.
Figure 5
NOTE: If the engine does not start after repeated at-
tempts, go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call
1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
NOTICE: To extend the life of the starter, use short start-
ing cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute be-
tween starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control to
the run position.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.