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Starting and stopping, Electric (key) starter – Briggs & Stratton 406700 User Manual

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STARTING AND STOPPING

ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER

TO START ENGINE

[1]

Check oil level (see p. 7).

[2]

Open fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).

[3]

Move choke control to
CHOKE or START.

[4]

Move throttle (if equipped)
to FAST. Operate engine
with throttle in FAST.

Choke

FULL

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П

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[5]

Insert key and turn to
START.

CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short
starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait
one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations for charging battery.

[6]

Let engine warm up.
Choke Equipped: Move
choke control lever
toward RUN a short dis-
tance at a time over sev-
eral seconds in warm
weather or minutes in cold
weather. Let engine run
smoothly before each
change. Operate with
choke in RUN.

TO STOP ENGINE

[1]

Move throttle (if
equipped) to SLOW.

[2]

Turn key to OFF.
Remove key and store
out of reach of children.

[3]

Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).