Briggs & Stratton 209443gs - Manual (Page 12)

Operation
Starting the Engine
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve ( A) to the “On” position.
3. Push choke lever to “ Choke” position.
4. Push engine rocker switch to “ On”.
5. Grasp recoil handle and pull slowly until slight
resistance is felt. Then pull handle rapidly to overcome
compression, prevent kickback, and start engine.
NOTICE If excessive fuel is present in the air/fuel mixture
causing a “flooded” condition, move the choke lever to
“
Run” position and pull the handle repeatedly until the
engine starts.
6. Move choke lever to “ Run” position a short distance at
a time over several seconds in warm weather or
minutes in cold weather. Let engine run smoothly
before each change. Operate with choke in “
Run”
position.
NOTICE If the engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or
if the unit shuts down during operation, make sure the unit
is on a level surface and check for the proper oil level in the
crankcase. This unit may be equipped with a low oil
protection device.
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WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.