Briggs & Stratton 146400 - Manual (Page 2)

(T) OPEN FUEL VALVE
CHOKE THE CARBURETOR
a. (Vlanual Type
Move lever in direction of arrow to fully closed choke
position. Set governor control in normal operating po­
sition.
b. Choke-A-Matic
Move lever to 'Tull Choke" or "Start" position.
Mote: This should fully close choke on carburetor. If
it does not, remote control must be re-adjusted. See
"Choke-A-Matic Carburetor" Adjustments, Section 4.
Note: A warm engine requires less choking than a
cold engine.
(j^START ENGINE
a. Rewind Starter Grasp starter grip as Illustrated and
pull out cord two to three feet. Repeat If necessary
with choke opened slightly. When engine starts open
choke gradually.
b. Rope Starter Wind the starter rope around the pulley
in direction s h o w n by arrow. Pull the rope with a
quick full arm stroke. Repeat if necessary with choke
opened slightly. When engine starts open choke grad­
ually.
c. Electric. Starter Press starter button on powered
equipment. When engine starts open choke gradually.
CAUTION: The 110 volt electric starter is equipped
with a three prong plug for your safety. If a longer
extension cord is used it should also have three-prong
and three hole plugs. If the outlet or receptacle is the
two-hole type, an adapter must be used. To get the
proper grounding, fasten the ground lead on the adapter
to something electrically grounded, such as the metal
box on the end of a grounded metal conduit.
Opening Fuel Valve
a.- Manual Type b. Choke-A-Matic
FORM NO. 270367-71