Briggs & Stratton 12K300 - Manual (Page 8)

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Starting Engine
1. Check oil level.
2. Fill kerosene tank with kerosene.
3. Fill petrol tank with petrol per the equipment
manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Move CHOKE to choke position (A).
5. Move throttle control to fast position, if equipped.
6. Open kerosene shut off valve (B).
7. Push rocker switch to ON position (C).
8. Push primer bulb three times (D).
9. Grasp rope handle. Pull slowly until resistance is felt,
then pull rapidly to start engine and avoid kickback (E).
This engine is shipped from Briggs & Stratton without
oil. If you start the engine without oil, the engine will
be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
under warranty.
CAUTION
Rapid retraction of starter cord (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, then pull rapidly.
• Direct coupled equipment components such as,
but not limited to, blades, impellors, pulleys,
sprockets, etc., must be securely attached.
WARNING
A
B
C
D
E
Adjusting Choke
After engine has started, slowly adjust choke to OPEN (A)
position as engine warms up.
A