7
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.
Rotating parts can c ause traumatic
amputation or severe laceration can
result.
For complete starting instructions
see page 10.
HOW?
Locate primer bulb. Press with finger. Wait two
seconds between each press.
HOW MANY TIMES?
Press
5
times the FIRST TIME you start engine.
For all future starts, press
3
times.
SPECIAL CONCERNS?
Pressing primer too many times can flood
engine with gas. A flooded engine will not start.
See Troubleshooting section.
HOW?
Stand behind equipment.
Close bail, or operator control bar, on
equipment with this feature. If you do not keep
bail held against equipment handle, engine will
not start.
Slowly pull cord until you feel resistance, then
pull quickly.
SPECIAL CONCERNS?
To Stop Engine --
Let go of bail, or operator control bar, which
activates brake and stops engine from running.
PUSH PRIMER
PULL STARTER HANDLE
1 4
If
ReadyStart
™ go to step 4.
If electric start equipped see page 10.
Need assistance? 1-800-233-3723
(USA and Canada ONL Y, Pre-recorded message.)
www.briggsandstratton.com
If speed control equipped, start in FAST position.
Also, see warning at right.
2 3
2
3 4
1
WARNING
To avoid k ickback, slowly pull the cord until you feel
resistance, then pull rapidly.
Keep hands, feet,hair, clothing,or accessoriesaway
from rotating parts.