Briggs & Stratton 310000 Guide D'utilisation page 7

When adding fuel
• Turn engine off and let engine cool at least 2 minutes before removing the fuel cap.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill above the bottom
of the fuel tank neck.
• Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames, pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
• If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
1. Clean the fuel cap area of dirt and debris. Remove the fuel cap.
2. Fill the fuel tank (A, Figure 5) with fuel. To allow for expansion of the fuel, do not fill
above the bottom of the fuel tank neck (B).
3. Reinstall the fuel cap.
Start and Stop Engine
See Figure: 6
Start Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Starting Engine
• Ensure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner (if equipped) are in place
and secured.
• Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
• If engine floods, set choke (if equipped) to OPEN / RUN position, move throttle (if
equipped) to FAST position and crank until engine starts.
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste
it. Even if you do not smell exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon
monoxide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this product,
shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon
monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and vents to reduce
the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and potentially being drawn
towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms
with battery back-up according to the manufacturer's instructions. Smoke alarms
cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspaces, sheds,
or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or opening doors and windows
for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and can linger
for hours, even after this product has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust away from
occupied spaces.
NOTICE This engine was shipped from Briggs & Stratton without oil. Before you start
the engine, make sure you add oil according to the instructions in this manual. If you
start the engine without oil, it will be damaged beyond repair and will not be covered
under warranty.
Determine The Starting System
Before starting the engine, you must determine the type of starting system that is on your
engine. Your engine will have one of the following types.
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• ReadyStart System: This features a temperature controlled automatic choke. This
type does not have a primer.
• Choke System: This features a choke to be used for starting in cool temperatures.
Some models will have a separate choke control while others will have a combination
choke / throttle control. This type does not have a primer.
To start your engine, follow the instructions for your type of starting system.
Note: Equipment may have remote controls. See the equipment manual for location and
operation of remote controls.
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ReadyStart System
1. Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 6), if equipped, to the on position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 6), if equipped, to the fast position. Operate the
engine in the fast position.
Note: For starting in cold weather temperatures (below 32° F), move the combination
choke/throttle lever (B C, Figure 6) to the choke position.
5. Engage the electric start switch, key (D, Figure 6) or push button (E).
NOTICE
To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact you local dealer or go
to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Choke System
Check the engine oil. See the Check Oil Level section.
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2. Make sure equipment drive controls, if equipped, are disengaged.
3. Move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 6), if equipped, to the open position.
4. Move the throttle control (B, Figure 6), if equipped, to the fast position. Operate the
engine in the fast position.
5. Move the choke control (C, Figure 6), or the combination choke/throttle, to the choke
position.
Note: Choke is usually unnecessary when restarting a warm engine.
6. Turn the electric start switch (D, Figure 6) to the on/start position.
NOTICE To extend the life of the starter, use short starting cycles (five seconds
maximum). Wait one minute between starting cycles.
7. As the engine warms up, move the choke control (C, Figure 6) to the run position.
Note: If the engine does not start after repeated attempts, contact you local dealer or go
to BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com or call 1-800-233-3723 (in USA).
Stop Engine
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
• Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
1. With the throttle control (B, Figure 6) in the fast position, turn the key switch (D) to
the off position. Remove the key and keep in a safe place out of the reach of children.
2. After the engine stops, move the fuel shut-off (A, Figure 6) to the closed position.
Maintenance
NOTICE If the engine is tipped during maintenance, the fuel tank, if mounted on
engine, must be empty and the spark plug side must be up. If the fuel tank is not empty
and if the engine is tipped in any other direction, it may be difficult to start due to oil or
gasoline contaminating the air filter and/or the spark plug.
WARNING
When performing maintenance that requires the unit to be tipped, the fuel tank, if mounted
on the engine, must be empty or fuel can leak out and result in a fire or explosion.
We recommend that you see any Briggs & Stratton Authorized Service Dealer for all
maintenance and service of the engine and engine parts.
NOTICE All the components used to build this engine must remain in place for proper
operation.
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