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Troubleshooting
Starter Handle will not pull.
♦ Place equipment on flat level surface.
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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.
♦ Oil Level is OVER FULL
mark on dipstick.
Drain excess oil from engine to bring level to
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FULL mark on dipstick.
♦ Out of Fuel
Add gasoline.
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Prime engine.
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♦ Engine Flooded
Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
•
position, and continue to pull starter handle.
♦ Spark Plug Fouling
Remove spark plug. Clean, check gap,
•
replace.
Engine is Smoking or Running Rough.
♦ Engine may have been
tipped during transport.
Check for fouled spark plug.
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Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
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If saturated, clean or replace filter.
WARNING
CAUTION
This engine is shipped from
Briggs & Stratton without oil. If
you start the engine without oil,
the engine will be damaged
beyond repair and will not be
covered under warranty.
WARNING
Ensure fuel cap is in
•
place before starting
engine.
Turn engine OFF and let
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engine cool at least 2
minutes before
removing gas cap.
Check fuel lines, tank,
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cap, and fittings for
cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
Do not crank engine with
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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 UP
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