Stop The Engine; Maintenance Schedule - Briggs & Stratton 080000 Manual Del Operador

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
When you start the engine
• Make sure that the spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are
correctly installed.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• If the engine is flooded, set the choke (if equipped) to the OPEN or RUN
position. Move the throttle (if equipped) to the FAST position and crank until the
engine starts.
• If there is natural or LP gas leakage in the area, do not start the engine.
• Because vapors are flammable, do not use pressurized starter fluids.
WARNING
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing, or accessories and result
in traumatic amputation or laceration.
• Operate equipment with the guards correctly installed.
• Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
• Remove jewelry and make sure that long hair is away from all rotating parts.
• Do not wear loose clothes or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Fast retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your hand and arm to the
engine faster than you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
• To prevent kickback when you start the engine, pull the starter cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull quickly.
• Before you start the engine, disconnect or remove all external equipment and
engine loads.
• Make sure that direct-coupled equipment components, such as, but not limited
to, blades, impellers, pulleys, and sprockets, are correctly attached.
Types of Start Systems
Before you start the engine, you must know the type of start system on your engine.
Your engine has one of the start systems that follows:
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ReadyStart and 1-Step Start System: This type of start system has a
temperature controlled automatic choke. It does not have a primer.
• Choke System: This type of system has a choke to use in cool temperatures.
Some models have a separate choke control while others have a combination
choke and throttle choke. It does not have a primer.
• Primer System: This start system has a primer to use in cool temperatures. It
does not have a manual choke.
NOTE: Your equipment can have remote controls. Refer to the equipment manual for
location and operation of remote controls.
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Choke, ReadyStart and 1-Step Start Systems
1. Check the engine oil. Refer to the Check Oil Level section.
2. Disengage the equipment drive controls, if installed.
3. Move the fuel shut-off valve (A, Figure 7), if installed, to the OPEN position
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7), if installed, to the FAST position. Operate the
engine in the FAST position.
5. Move the choke control (F, Figure 8), if installed, to the FAST position. Operate the
engine in the FAST position.
6. Push the stop switch (D, Figure 8), if installed, to the ON position.
7. Hold the engine stop lever, if installed, against the handle.
8. Tightly hold the starter cord handle (G, Figure 7), if installed. Pull the starter cord
handle (G) slowly until you feel the resistance, then pull quickly.
9. When the engine is warm, move the choke control (F, Figure 8) to the OPEN
position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, go to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM or call
1-800-444-7774 (in USA).
Primer System
1. Check the engine oil. Refer to the Check the Oil Level section.
2. Make sure that you disengage the equipment drive controls, if installed.
3. Push the stop switch (A, Figure 9), if installed, to the ON position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 9), if installed, to the FAST position. Operate the
engine in the FAST position.
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5. Push the red primer button (F, Figure 9), three times.
NOTE: Priming the engine is not necessary when you start a warm engine.
NOTE: If you push the primer button too many times, the engine will flood and it will be
hard to start.
6. Hold the engine stop lever, if installed, against the handle.
7. Tightly hold the starter cord handle (D, Figure 9), if installed. Pull the starter cord
handle slowly until you feel the resistance, then pull quickly.

Stop the Engine

WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor (if equipped) to stop the engine.
1. Release the engine stop lever, if installed.
2. Move the stop switch (D, Figure 8), if installed, to the OFF position.
3. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 7), if installed, the STOP position.
4. After the engine stops, move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 7), if installed, to the
CLOSED position.
Maintenance
Maintenance Information
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion could result in
burns or death.
During maintenance if it is necessary to tilt the unit, make sure that the fuel tank, if
mounted on the engine, is empty and that the spark plug side is up. If the fuel tank is not
empty, leakage can occur and could result in a fire or an explosion. If the engine is tilted
in a different direction, it will not easily start because of oil or fuel contamination of the air
filter or the spark plug.
WARNING
Accidental engine spark can cause an electric shock, fire or explosion and could
result in entanglement, traumatic amputation or laceration.
Before you make adjustments or repairs:
• Disconnect all spark plug wires and keep them away from the spark plugs.
• Disconnect the battery wire from the negative battery terminal (only engines with
electric start).
• Use only the correct tools.
When you check for spark:
• Use an approved spark plug tester.
• Do not check for spark with the spark plug removed.
WARNING
Replacement parts must be of the same design and installed in the same position as the
original parts. Other parts could result in damage or an injury.
NOTICE
All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for correct operation.
See a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all maintenance and servicing of
the engine and engine parts.
Emissions Control Service
For maintenance, replacement, or repair of emissions control devices and
systems, contact a qualified off-road engine repair establishment or service
technician. However, for "no charge" emissions control service, the work must be done
by a factory authorized dealer. Refer to the Emissions Control Statements.

Maintenance Schedule

First 5 Hours
•
Change the oil (not necessary on models labeled Just Check & Add
Oil Changes).
Every 8 Hours or Daily
• Check the engine oil level.
• Clean the area around muffler and controls.
• Clean the air intake grille.
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