Starting The Engine; Determine The Starting System; Electronic Fuel Management System; Choke System - Simplicity Broadmoor Series Operator's Manual

Starting the Engine

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
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cleaner (if equipped) are in place and secured.
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OPEN/RUN position, move throttle (if equipped)
to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, poison gas.
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doors or windows are open.
 This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton
without oil. Before you start the engine, make sure you add
oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you start
the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair
and will not be covered under warranty.
 Some engines and equipment have remote
controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.

Determine the Starting System

Before starting the engine, you must determine the type
of starting system that is on your engine. Your engine will
have one of the following types.
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an Electronic Control Unit that monitors engine and
temperature conditions. It does not have a manual
choke or a primer.
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starting in cool temperatures. Some models will have
a separate choke control while others will have a
combination choke/throttle control. This type does not
have a primer.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of
starting system.
 Some engines and equipment have remote
controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
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Electronic Fuel Management System

1. Check the oil level. See the HOW TO CHECK/ADD
OIL section in the Engine Manual.
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. Turn the electric start switch to the ON/START
position.
 If the engine does not start after repeated attempts,
go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call 1-800-233-
3723 (in USA).
 To extend the life of the starter, use short starting
cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one minute between
starting cycles.

Choke System

1. Check the oil level. See the HOW TO CHECK/ADD
OIL section in the Engine Manual.
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.
 Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a
warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch to the ON/START
position.
 If the engine does not start after repeated
attempts, go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call
1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
 To extend the life of the starter, use short
starting cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one
minute between starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control
to the RUN position.
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