Starting & stopping – Briggs & Stratton VANGUARD 582447 User Manual
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STARTING & STOPPING
TO START ENGINE
[1]. Insert key into starter
switch at OFF position.
[2]. Move throttle control
to SLOW.
[3]. Insert key into starter
switch at OFF position.
Turn key to ON or HEAT.
(GLOW light comes on
indicating glow plugs are
preheating combustion
chamber.)
Typical throttle control
Typical starter switch
CAUTION:
To prolong starter life,
use short starting cycles,
not to exceed 30 secs./
min.
Extended cranking can
damage starter motor.
Typical starter switch
[4]. When GLOW light goes out,
turn key to START.
[5]. When engine starts, release key,
which will return to ON position.
Typical starter switch
[6]. Move throttle control to SLOW
(if in FAST for cold starting
instructions).
[7]. Allow engine to warm up a few
minutes before applying load.
Typical throttle control
CAUTION:
DO NOT accelerate or race a
cold engine. Failure to observe
this caution may lead to engine
damage.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1]. Move throttle to SLOW.
Allow engine to run for
short time to cool down.
[2]. Turn key to OFF.
Always remove key and
store out of reach of children.
Typical throttle control
Typical starter switch
CAUTION:
FOR TURBOCHARGER-EQUIPPED
ENGINE.
After operating engine at full load, allow
engine to idle for one minute before shutting it
off. Failure to observe this caution may lead
to turbocharger malfunction.