Troubleshooting; Engine Will Not Start - Briggs & Stratton THE POWER WITHIN 600 SERIES Operator's Manual

Troubleshooting

Starter Handle will not pull.
r The bail, operator control bar, is not
engaged which releases the brake from
the flywheel allowing the engine to turn
over.
r Place equipment on flat level surface.
•
Ensure all external equipment/engine loads are removed
before starting engine. Direct coupled equipment
components must be securely attached such as, but not
limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys, sprockets, etc.

Engine will not start.

r Oil Level is OVER FULL
mark on dipstick.
• Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to
FULL mark on dipstick.
•
Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
If saturated, clean or replace filter.
r Out of Fuel
•
Add gasoline.
•
Prime engine.
r Engine Flooded
• Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, place throttle (if equipped) in FAST
and continue to pull starter handle.
r Spark Plug Fouling
• Remove spark plug. Clean, check gap,
replace. See Maintenance section.
Engine is Smoking or Running Rough.
r Engine may have been
tipped during transport.
• Check for fouled spark plug.
• Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
If saturated, clean or replace filter.
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WARNING
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERFILL OIL.
Overfilling may cause
smoking, hard starting, spark
plug fouling or oil saturation of
air filter.
WARNING
• Ensure fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place
before starting engine.
• Before refueling − turn
engine OFF and let
engine cool at least 2
minutes before
removing gas cap.
• Check fuel lines, tank,
cap, and fittings 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.
KEEP SPARK PLUG
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