Briggs & Stratton R5055H 5.5 HP User Manual

1.  Make sure all safety guards are in place and all nuts and bolts  

are secure.

2.  check oil level in engine crankcase. See your engine manual for 

procedure and specifications.

3.  Inspect air cleaner for cleanliness. See your engine manual for 

procedure.

4.  check the fuel supply. Fill the fuel tank no closer than 1 inch  

from top of tank to provide space for expansion. See your engine 
manual for fuel recommendations.

5.  Be sure spark plug wire is attached and spark plug is  

tightened securely.

6.  check position of wheels and wheel lockouts.
7.  check depth regulator lever position.
8.  Examine  underneath  and  around  engine  for  signs  of  oil  or  fuel 

leaks.

9.  Inspect fuel hoses for tightness and fuel seepage.
10. Look for signs of engine damage.
11. Remove excessive debris from muffler area and recoil starter.

The controls required to start and run the rototiller are located on the 
engine and are marked “choke” and “Throttle”.
A  more  detailed  description  of  engine  operation  and  all  related 
precautions and procedures can be found in the engine manufacturer’s 
manual that accompanies each tiller.
COld STARTS
1.  Move choke lever to full choke position.
2.  Move throttle lever to “start”.
3.  Pull  starting  rope  out  slowly  one  time  and  allow  to  return 

normally.

4.  Pull starting rope out rapidly, and allow rope to return normally.
5.  When  engine  starts,  gradually  move  choke  lever  to “no  choke” 

position and increase throttle speed.

RESTARTING A WARm ENGINE
Restarting an engine that is already warm from previous running does 
not normally require use of the choke.
1.  Move throttle lever to “start” position.
2.  Pull starting rope out rapidly until engine starts. Allow rope to return 

normally. Repeat until engine starts.

3.  Adjust throttle speed to “high” for best tiller action.

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