Briggs & Stratton 135200 - 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] Move throttle (if equipped) to FAST. Operate engine with throttle in FAST.
[3] Move choke control lever to CHOKE.
Throttle
OIL LEVEL
FULL
Choke
[4] Move stop lever (if
equipped) to ON. [5] Insert key and turn to
START.
[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.
Stop
CAUTION: To prolong starter life, use short
starting cycles (5 seconds maximum, then wait
one minute). Follow equipment manufacturer’s
recommendations for charging battery.
TO STOP ENGINE
[1] Move throttle (if
equipped) to SLOW. [2] Turn key to OFF. Remove
key and store out of reach
of children.
Throttle
[3] Move stop lever (if
equipped) to STOP/OFF.
Stop