Briggs & Stratton Snow 120000 Series Operator's Manual page 8

Starting Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care.
Failure to observe these safety instructions can cause a fire
or explosion which could result in serve burns or death.
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner
(if equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their
vapors are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine starting
instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to
OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST
position and crank until engine starts.
1. Ensure the auger control is disengaged.
2. Insert the ignition key (A, Figure 5) and turn it to the ON
position or push in the Push/Pull key.
3. Turn the choke control (B) to the Closed position.
Note: Choke is usually not needed when starting a warm engine.
4. Press the primer (C) two times.
Note: Primer is usually not needed when starting a warm engine.
5. Rewind start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (D). Pull
the handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
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6. Electric start: Connect the extension cord (E, Figure 6) to
the starter box (F) on the engine and then to the wall
receptacle. Press the starter box pushbutton (G). After the
engine starts, disconnect the extension cord from the wall
receptacle and then from the starter box.
WARNING
Damaged or ungrounded power cords could cause electric
shock. Electric shock could cause severe burns or death.
• Use only a three-conductor power cord properly
grounded to the power source.
• If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
starting attempts.
If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact
an authorized service dealer or go to our website.
7. Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes. Gradually
move the choke control to the Open position.