Briggs & Stratton 280000 Operating & Maintenance Instructions page 10

STARTING AND STOPPING
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped)
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level.
CAUTION:
To prolong starter life,
use short starting
cycles (5 seconds max-
imum, then wait one
minute). Follow equip-
ment manufacturer's
recommendations for
charging battery.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] With throttle in FAST, turn key to OFF.
Remove key and store out of reach of children.
Choke
[2] If choke and throttle controls are sepa-
rate, move choke control to CHOKE.
Move throttle to FAST.
1/4 TURN
[4] Open fuel shut-off
valve (if equipped).
Throttle
[3] If choke and throttle are on the
[5] Insert key and
turn to START.
1/4 TURN
[2] Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).
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Choke/throttle control
same control, move control to
CHOKE or START
[6] Let engine warm up.
If choke equipped:
Slowly adjust toward
RUN position. Wait
until engine
smoothly before each
choke adjustment.
runs