Start And Stop Engine - Briggs & Stratton 080000 Operator's Manual

2. Fill the fuel tank (A, Figure 7) with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not
fill above the bottom of the fuel tank neck (B). Some models have a fuel level
indicator (C). Do not fill the tank above the bottom of the fuel level indicator (D).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.

Start and Stop Engine

See Figure: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Start Engine
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 the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and then
pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
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.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or
taste it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to
carbon monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may
have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to
reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being
drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide
alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke
alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,
sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and
windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces
and can linger for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
NOTICE 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.
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.
• ReadyStart
®
System: This features a temperature controlled automatic choke. It
does not have a manual choke or a primer.
• Choke System: This features a choke to be used for 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.
• Primer System: This features a red primer to be used for starting in cool
temperatures. It does not have a manual choke.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of starting system.
Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
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ReadyStart System
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 8), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 8), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 9), if equipped, to the ON position.
6. If the product is equipped with an engine stop lever (C, Figure 10), hold the engine
stop lever against the handle.
7. Rewind Start, if equipped: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 8). Pull
the starter cord 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. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
8. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch to the ON / START
position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact your local dealer or go
to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Choke System
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 8), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 8), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control (F, Figure 11), to the CLOSED position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
6. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 11), if equipped, to the ON position.
7. If the product is equipped with an engine stop lever (C, Figure 10), hold the engine
stop lever against the handle.
8. Rewind Start, if equipped: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 8). Pull
the starter cord 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. When starting engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt and
then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
9. Electric Start, if equipped: Turn the electric start switch to the ON / START
position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
10. As the engine warms up, move the choke control (F, Figure 11) to the OPEN /
RUN position.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact you local dealer or go
to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Primer System
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Push the stop switch (A, Figure 12), if equipped, to the ON position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 12), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Push the red primer (F, Figure 12) three (3) times.
Note: Priming is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
Note: If you push the primer too many times, excessive fuel will flood the engine and it
will be difficult to start.
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