How To Stop The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 150000 Operator's Manual

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Figure 10: Rewind Start

How To Stop The Engine

WARNING: Do not move the choke control, if
equipped, to CHOKE to stop the engine. Backfire,
fire or engine damage could occur.
1. Rewind Start -- On models equipped with a
throttle control lever, move the throttle control lever
(D) to SLOW and then to the STOP
position (see Figure 12). On models equipped with
an ON/OFF switch (B), first move the throttle
control lever to the SLOW position and then move
the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position
(Figure 13).
2. Electric Start -- First move the throttle control
lever (D) to the SLOW position and then move the
ON/OFF switch (B) to the OFF position
(Figure 13).
3. Remove the safety key (F). (Figure 13). Store the
safety key out of reach of children.
4. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (A), if equipped, to the
OFF position (Figure 14).
7. Electric Start -- Push in the safety key (F). Push
the ON/OFF switch (B) to the ON position. When
the engine starts, release the ON/OFF switch
(Figure 11).
B
F
Figure 11: Electric Start
8. Slowly move the choke control lever to the RUN
position. For maximum performance and engine life,
operate with the throttle in FAST
NOTE: When starting a warm engine after a short
shutdown, leave the choke lever in the RUN
position. If the engine fails to start, follow the starting
instructions beginning with step 3. If assistance is
needed, see the "Troubleshooting" Chart.
D
Figure 12: Throttle Control Lever
F
Figure 13: Safety Key and ON / OFF Switch
A
Figure 14: Fuel Shut-off Valve
position.
B
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