Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start - Briggs & Stratton 290000 Series Operating & Maintenance Instruction Manual

Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will Not Pull
•
Place equipment on flat level surface.
•
Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
•
Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.

Engine will Not Start

Out of Fuel
• Add fuel to tank.
Engine Flooded
• Gasoline engine: Set choke (if equipped) to
OPEN/RUN position, and continue to pull starter
handle.
Spark Plug Fouling
• Check and ensure the spark plug is clean. Check the
gap with a feeler gauge and reset to .76 mm or .030
in. if necessary.
• If the electrode is burned or worn, replace spark plug
with new spark plug.
Engine is Smoking or Running
Rough
Engine may have been tipped during
transport.
• Check for fouled spark plug.
• Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation. Squeeze
pre-cleaner in clean, absorbant cloth to remove ALL
EXCESS oil. If air cleaner is saturated, replace with
new cartridge.
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WARNING
Rapid retraction of starter cord
(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, then pull rapidly.
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. If you start the engine without oil, the
engine will be damaged beyond repair and will
not be covered under warranty.
WARNING
•
Ensure fuel cap is in place before
starting engine
• Turn engine OFF and let engine cool
at least 2 minutes before removing fuel
cap.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
•
Do not crank engine with spark plug
removed.
CAUTION
If engine is tipped to transport equipment, to
remove debris, to drain oil, etc., keep the spark
plug side of engine up.