Briggs & Stratton Elite Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 12

Operation
Starting the Engine
NOTICE Always unplug the battery float charger before
starting the generator.
Disconnect all electrical loads from the generator. Use the
following start instructions:
1. Make sure unit is on a level surface.
NOTICE Failure to start and operate the unit on a level
surface will cause the unit not to start or shut down during
operation.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the "On" position. The fuel valve
handle should be vertical (pointing toward the ground)
for fuel to flow.
3. Push choke lever to "Choke" position (
4. Push engine rocker switch to "On".
5A. For electric starting, push and hold the start button in
start position until generator starts. To prolong the life
of starter components, DO NOT hold start button in
start position for more than 15 seconds, and pause for
at least 1 minute between starting attempts.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
NOTICE If battery is discharged, use manual starting
instructions.
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5B. For manual starting, grasp recoil handle and pull
slowly until slight resistance is felt. Then pull rapidly
one time only to start engine.
WARNING Starter cord kickback (rapid retraction) can
could result.
• When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt
and then pull rapidly to avoid kickback.
• NEVER start or stop engine with electrical devices plugged in
and turned on.
• If engine starts, proceed to step 7.
• If engine fails to start, proceed to step 6.
6. Move choke lever to "Half" choke position, and pull
recoil handle twice.
• If engine fails to start, repeat steps 5 thru 7.
7. Slowly move choke lever to "Run" position (
engine falters, move choke lever to "Half" choke
position until engine runs smoothly, and then to "Run"
position (
NOTICE If engine floods, place choke lever in "Run"
).
position (
NOTICE If engine starts after 3 pulls but fails to run, or if
unit shuts down during operation, make sure unit is on a
level surface and check for proper oil level in crankcase. This
unit may be equipped with a low oil protection device. If so,
oil must be at proper level for engine to start.
WARNING Contact with muffler area can result in
fuel tank causing a fire.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Keep at least 5 feet (152 cm) of clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
• It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section
4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section
4442, maintained in effective working order. Other states or
federal jurisdictions may have similar laws.
Contact the original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust system
installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed in the same
position as the original parts.
result in bodily injury. Kickback will pull hand and
arm toward engine faster than you can let go.
Broken bones, fractures, bruises, or sprains
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) and crank until engine starts.
serious burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite
combustibles, structures or damage
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