Stop The Engine - Briggs & Stratton 080000 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
When you start the engine
• Make sure that the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are
correctly installed.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• If the engine is flooded, set the choke (if equipped) to the OPEN or RUN
position. Move the throttle (if equipped) to the FAST position and crank until the
engine starts.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not start the engine.
• Because vapors are flammable, do not use pressurized starter fluids.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. Although you do not smell exhaust
fumes, you could still be exposed to dangerous carbon monoxide gas. If you feel
sick, dizzy, or weak while you use this product, get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See
a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Carbon monoxide gas can collect in occupied spaces. To reduce the risk of
carbon monoxide gas, ONLY operate this product outdoors and far away from
windows, doors and vents.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide
alarms with battery back-up as specified by the manufacturer's instructions.
Smoke alarms cannot sense carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT operate this product in homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces,
sheds, or other closed spaces, even if you use fans or open doors and windows
for ventilation. After the operation of this product, carbon monoxide can quickly
collect in these spaces and stay for hours.
• ALWAYS put this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
NOTICE
This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Equipment manufacturers or
dealers could have added oil to the engine. Before you start the engine for the first time,
make sure that the oil is at the correct level. Add oil as specified by the instructions in
this manual. If you start the engine without oil, damage will occur and the engine will not
be repaired under warranty.
Types of Start Systems
Before you start the engine, you must know the type of starting system on your engine.
Your engine will have one of the start systems that follows:
•
®
ReadyStart and 1-Step Start System: This type of start system has a
temperature controlled automatic choke. It does not have a primer.
• Choke System: This type of system has a choke to be used in cool
temperatures. Some models will have a separate choke control while others
will have a combination choke and throttle choke. It does not have a primer.
• Primer System: This start system has a red primer to be used for starting in
cool temperatures. It does not have a manual choke.
NOTE: Your equipment could have remote controls. Refer to the equipment manual for
location and operation of remote controls.
®
ReadyStart and 1-Step Start System
1. Check the engine oil. Refer to the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure the equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 7), if equipped, to the OPEN position
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 8), if equipped, to the ON position.
6. Hold the engine stop lever (C, Figure 9), if equipped, against the handle.
7. Tightly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 7), if equipped. Pull the starter cord
handle (G) slowly until resistance is felt, and then, quickly pull the starter cord
handle.
WARNING
Fast retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm to the engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. To
prevent kickback when you start the engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance
is felt and then pull quickly.
8. Turn the electric start switch, if equipped, to the ON / START position.
NOTICE
To extend the life of the starter, use short start cycles (five seconds maximum). Wait one
minute between start cycles.
NOTE: If the engine will not start, 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 7), if equipped, to the OPEN position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control (F, Figure 10) to the CLOSED position.
NOTE: The choke is usually not necessary when you start a warm engine.
6. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 10), if equipped, to the ON position.
7. Hold the engine stop lever (C, Figure 9), if equipped, against the handle.
8. Tightly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 7), if equipped. Pull the starter cord
handle (G) slowly until resistance is felt, then pull it quickly.
WARNING
Fast retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm to the engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. To
prevent kickback when you start the engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance
is felt and then pull quickly.
9. Turn the electric start switch, if equipped, to the ON/START position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short start cycles (five seconds maximum).
Wait one minute between start cycles.
10. As the engine warms, move the choke control (F, Figure 10) to the OPEN position.
NOTE: If the engine will not start, contact your 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 11), if equipped, to the ON position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 11), if equipped, to the FAST position. Operate
the engine in the FAST position.
5. Push the red primer button (F, Figure 11), three (3) times.
NOTE: Priming is usually not necessary when you start a warm engine.
NOTE: If you push the primer button too many times, the engine will flood and it will be
hard to start.
6. Hold the engine stop lever (C, Figure 9), if equipped, against the handle.
7. Tightly hold the starter cord handle (D, Figure 11). Pull the starter cord handle
slowly until resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
WARNING
Fast retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm to the engine
faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result. To
prevent kickback when you start the engine, pull the starter cord slowly until resistance
is felt and then pull quickly.

Stop the Engine

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor (if equipped) to stop the engine.
1. Release the engine stop lever (E, Figure 9), if equipped.
2. Move the stop switch (D, Figure 10), if equipped, to the OFF position.
3. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7), if equipped, the STOP position.
7