Briggs & Stratton HERITAGE TRACTOR 131F - Manual (Page 17)

Before Starting the Engine
Check the Oil
NOTE: The engine was shipped from the factory filled
with oil. Check the level of the oil. Add oil as needed.
See the engine manufacturer’s instructions for the type
of petrol and oil to use.
1. Make sure the unit is level.
NOTE: Do not check the level of the oil while the en-
gine runs.
2. Check the oil. Follow the procedure in the engine
manufacturer’s instructions.
3. If necessary, add oil until the oil reaches the FULL
mark on the dipstick. The quantity of oil needed
from ADD to FULL is shown on the dipstick. Do
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Add Petrol
WARNING
Always use a safety petrol container. Do not smoke
when adding petrol to the fuel tank. Do not add
petrol when you are inside an enclosure. Before you
add petrol, stop the engine and let the engine cool
for several minutes.
1. Fill the fuel tank to the FULL position with regular
unleaded petrol (see Figure 17). Do not use pre-
mium unleaded petrol. Make sure the petrol is
fresh and clean. Leaded petrol will increase de-
posits and shorten the life of the valves.
2. Some models have a fuel shut-off valve (1) located
under the fuel tank (see Figure 14). If equipped,
turn the fuel shut-off valve 1/4 turn to the OPEN po-
sition.
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Figure 17
Operation
Figure 16
Start the Engine
WARNING
The electrical system has an operator presence
system that includes a sensor switch for the seat.
These components tell the electrical system if the
operator is sitting on the seat. This system will stop
the engine when the operator leaves the seat. For
your protection, always make sure this system
operates correctly.
NOTE: The engine will not start unless you depress
the clutch/brake pedal or engage the parking brake
and move the blade rotation control to the
DISENGAGE position.
1. Push the clutch/brake pedal (2) completly forward.
Keep your foot on the pedal (see Figure 13).
2. Move the shift lever (4) to the neutral (N) position.
3. Make sure the blade rotation control (1) is in the
DISENGAGE position.
4. Move the throttle control (7) completely forward to
the CHOKE or FAST position. Some models have
a separate choke knob. Pull the choke knob to the
full CHOKE position.
5. Turn the ignition key to the START position.
NOTE: If the engine does not start after four or five
tries, move the throttle control to the FAST position.
Again try to start the engine. If the enfine will not start,
see the Troubleshooting Chart.
6. Slowly move the throttle control to the SLOW
position.
7. To start a hot engine, move the throttle control to a
position between FAST and SLOW.
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