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Electric start models: (See Engine Manual for More Detailed Instructions)
Make Sure There is Gas in the Gas Tank
Honda: Turn the gas lever to the “on” position. Turn the choke lever to the left.
Turn key to the “on” position, then to the “start” position. Once the
engine is running, turn the choke lever to the original “right hand”
position.
Kohler: Turn the gas lever clockwise to the “on” position. Push the choke lever
to the right. Turn the key to the “run” position, then to the “start”
position. Once the engine is running, push the choke lever back to the
original position.
Robin: Turn the gas lever to the “Open” position. Close the choke lever. Turn the key
to the “Start” position. Do not keep the key in the “Start” postition for more than
5 seconds. Open the choke lever once running.
Briggs: Turn the gas lever to the “Open” position. Push the choke lever to the Choke
(Intek) lever to the “choke” position. Turn key to the “Start” position and push button
to start. Pull choke lever to the “Run” position once running.
Recoil Start Models:
Honda: (5hp)Pull choke lever toward you. Pull starter grip to start engine, return
grip slowly. Once engine is running, push choke back to original position.
(5.5hp)Turn the switch on the right side of the engine to the “on” position.
Slide the choke lever(gray lever) to the left which is the “choke” position.
Slide the gas lever (black lever) to the right which is the “on” position.
Pull starter grip to start engine, return slowly. Once the engine is running,
slide the choke lever back to the right.
Robin: Turn the gas lever to the “Open” position. Close the choke lever.
Turn the STOP SWITCH to the “On” position. Pull starter until
resistance is felt. Return the handle to the original position, then
pull swiftly. Open the choke lever once running.
NOTE SOME MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH PETCOCK ON UNLOADER VALVE...
OPEN PETCOCK ON COLD START. SOME MODELS MAY REQUIRE AIR PRESSURE
TO BE COMPLETELY DRAINED FROM TANK ON COLD START.
Note:Make sure to follow instructions carefully to avoid a short and possible damage
to the starter solenoid and/or battery. Always connect the positive(+) battery
cable to the starter solenoid before connecting the negative(-) battery cable.
NUMBER 2 WIRE OR LARGER IS REQUIRED
1. Location of the starter solenoid terminal.
Honda:Outside post(The only bare post)
Kohler: (12.75 hp) Post closest to block with small red wire
Robin: Upper Post
2. Connect the positive(+) battery cable to the starter solenoid terminal. (See above)
3. Connect the negative(-) battery cable to a mounting bolt or an acceptable engine
ground connection.
4. Connect the positive(+) battery cable to the positive(+) battery terminal.
5. Connect the negative(-) battery cable to the negative(-) battery terminal.
Starting Your Compressor (Gas Drive Models)
Battery Connection Instructions for Electric Start Engines