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SECTION 2
STARTING
TO START ENGINE
1. Open Fuel Valve
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2. Close the Choke
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3. Start Engine
a. Rope Starter
Place knot in pulley notch and wind rope around pulley in
a clockwise direction. Pull rope with choke closed to prime the engine. Open
choke slightly and repeat operation.
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After engine warms up open choke gradually
until engine runs smoothly with choke wide open (counter-clockwise
position).
b. 12 Volt D.C. Electric Starter
Press starter button on powered equipment.
When engine starts, open choke gradually.
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To Stop Engine
Push the stop switch against end of spark
plug, or turn off ignition switch on equipment.
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[Source: Briggs & Stratton Operating
and Maintenance Instructions, Models 300401 to 300424, Form 270453-116,
courtesy of Mike Decoteau]
