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Troubleshooting
WARNING
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt, then pull rapidly.
Rapid ret r a ct ion of start er cord (kickback)
wil l pull hand and arm toward engine faster
than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises or
sprains could result.
Engine will Not Start
OutofFuel
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Add fuel to tank.
Engine Flooded
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Set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN position,
and continue to pull starter handle.
Spark Plug Fouling
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Check and ensure the spark plug is clean. Check
the gap with a feeler gage and reset to .51 mm or
.020 in. if necessary.
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If the electrode is burned or worn, replace spark
plug with new spark plug.
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
Ensure fuel cap is in place before starting engine
Turn engine OFF and let engine cool at least 2 min-
utes before removing fuel cap.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently
for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
WARNING
To prevent oil or fuel from entering combustion
chamber or air cleaner, keep the spark plug
side of engine up during transport, when
draining oil, cleaning debris, etc. otherwise
engine damage could occur.
CAUTION
Engine may have been tipped
during transport.
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Check for fouled spark plug.
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Check air cleaner filter for oil saturation.
Squeeze pre--cleaner in clean, absorbant cloth
to remove ALL EXCESS oil. If air cleaner is
saturated, replace with new cartridge.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
Starter Handle will Not Pull
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Close bail or operator control bar.
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Place equipment on flat level surface.
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Remove all external equipment/engine loads before
starting engine.
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Direct coupled equipment components such as, but
not limited to, blades, impellers, pulleys, sprockets,
etc., must be securely attached.
Engine is Smoking or Running Rough
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