Briggs & Stratton 280000 EU - Manual (Page 10)

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STARTING AND STOPPING
ELECTRIC (KEY) STARTER (if equipped)
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p.7).
[2] If choke and throttle controls are
separate, move choke control to
CHOKE. Move throttle to FAST.
[3] If choke and throttle are on
the same control, move
control to CHOKE or
START
Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control
[4] Open fuel shut-off
valve (if equipped)
1/4 turn.
[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 manufac-
turer’s recommenda-
tions for charging bat-
tery.
[6] Let engine warm up.
Choke Equipped:
Move choke control
off or toward FAST a
short distance at a
time over several se-
conds in warm weath-
er or minutes in cold
weather. Let engine
run smoothly before
each change. Oper-
ate with throttle in
FAST.
1/4 TURN
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle to SLOW,
then to STOP.
[2] Turn key to OFF. Remove
key and store out of reach
of children.
1/4 TURN
[3] Close fuel shut-off valve
(if equipped).