Briggs & Stratton 280000 EU - Manual (Page 9)

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STARTING AND STOPPING
REWIND (MANUAL) STARTER
TO START ENGINE
[1] Check oil level (see p. 7).
[2] If choke and throttle controls are sepa-
rate, move choke control to CHOKE.
Move throttle to FAST.
[3] If choke and throttle are
on the same control,
move lever to CHOKE or
START.
Choke Throttle Choke/throttle control
[4] Insert key and
turn to RUN.
[5] Grasp rope
handle. Pull
slowly until
resistance is
felt, then pull
rapidly to
start engine
and avoid
kickback.
[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. Operate
with throttle in FAST.
WARNING
TO STOP ENGINE
CAUTION: Do not stop engine by moving choke
control to CHOKE. Backfire, fire or engine damage
could occur.
[1] Move
throttle to
SLOW,
then to
STOP.
[2] Close fuel
shut-off
valve (if
equipped).
1/4 TURN
CAUTION:
Do not stop engine
by moving choke
control to CHOKE.
Backfire, fire or
engine damage
could occur.