Briggs & Stratton 1696828 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 8

• If fuel is spilled on clothing change clothing immediately.
1. Slowly remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 4) and fill the tank
(B) with fuel. Do not fill higher than the bottom of the fuel
tank neck (C).
2. Reinstall the fuel cap. Allow any spilled fuel to evaporate
before starting the engine.
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Starting Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Always handle fuel with extreme care. Failure to observe these
safety instructions can cause a fire or explosion which could
result in serve burns or death.
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air cleaner (if
equipped) are in place and secured.
• Do not crank the engine with the spark plug removed.
• Do not use pressurized starting fluids because their vapors
are flammable.
• Do not over-prime the engine. Follow the engine starting
instructions in this manual.
• If the engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN/RUN
position, move throttle (if equipped) to FAST position and
crank until engine starts.
1. Ensure the auger control (A, Figure 5) and traction control
(K) are disengaged.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve (C) (if equipped) to the Open
position.
3. Move the throttle control (D) (if equipped) to the Fast
position.
4. Insert the ignition key (E) and turn it to the ON position or
insert the push/pull key.
5. Turn the choke control (F) to the Closed position.
Note: Choke is usually not needed when starting a warm engine.
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6. Press the primer (G) two times.
Note: Primer is usually not needed when starting a warm engine.
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7. For rewind start: Firmly hold the starter cord handle (H).
Pull the handle slowly until resistance is felt, then pull
rapidly.
WARNING
Rapid retraction of the starter cord (kickback) will pull your
hand and arm toward the engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains could result.
8. For electric start: Connect the extension cord (A, Figure 6)
to the starter box (B) on the engine, and then to the wall
receptacle (C). Press the starter box pushbutton (D). After
the engine starts, disconnect the extension cord from the
wall receptacle and then from the starter box.
WARNING
Damaged or ungrounded power cords could cause electric
shock. Electric shock could cause severe burns or death.
• Use only a three-conductor power cord properly grounded
to the power source.
• If the extension cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person.