STARTING
NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND
NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIP-
MENT. NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN
ENGINE IS OPERATING.
WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150
0
F (65
0
C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
À
À
RECOIL STARTER
(see Figure 1):
A. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions) or engine control lever to “FAST” or “START”
position.
B. Move engine choke to “FULL”.
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A
SHORT SHUTDOWN:
1. MOVE CHOKE TO “OFF” INSTEAD OF “FULL”.
2. DO NOT USE PRIMER.
C. Push primer three (3) times (see Figure 4). Always cover
vent hole when pushing primer. See warm engine restart
“NOTE” above.
D. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 1) and pull rope out,
slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return
to starter slowly.
NOTE:
If RECOIL STARTER is frozen and will not crank
engine, proceed as follows:
1. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.
2. Release starter handle and let it snap back
against starter.
NOTE:
The above should be done only when necessary
to free a frozen starter.
E. If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat instructions C - E
as necessary, until engine starts.
F. When engine starts, move choke gradually to “OFF”.
G. If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and
then gradually to “OFF”.
Page 3
181-637-14
Figure 4
VENT HOLE
STARTING
(Continued)
Á
Á
ELECTRIC STARTER
(see Figure 5)
WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE-
WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE
ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE STARTER MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY
OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DETERMINE
THAT YOUR HOUSE WIRING IS A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTED
(G.F.I.) THREE-WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM, OR ASK A LICENSED
ELECTRICIAN IF YOUR ARE NOT SURE. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING
SYSTEM IS NOT A G.F.I. THREE-WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM, DO NOT
USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. IF YOUR
HOUSE WIRING SYSTEM IS GROUNDED BUT A G.F.I. THREE-PRONG
WALL RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCATION YOUR
STARTER WILL BE USED, ONE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A
LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
NOTE:
If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated electric
starter, disregard instructions regarding power cord.
A. Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.
B. Plug other end of power cord (see Figure 5) into wall
receptacle.
IMPORTANT:
When connecting power cord, always con-
nect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into wall
receptacle.
C. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions) or engine control lever to “FAST” or “START”
position.
D. Move engine choke to “FULL”.
E. Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent hole
when pushing (see Figure 4).
NOTE:
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown:
1. Leave choke in "OFF" position.
2. Push primer one time only.
F. Push starter button (see Figure 5) or turn ignition switch key
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to crank en-
gine.
G. When engine starts, release starter button and move choke
gradually to “OFF”.
H. If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and then
gradually to “OFF”.
I.
Disconnect power cord (see Figure 5) from wall receptacle
first, and then from switchbox on engine.
IMPORTANT:
When disconnecting power cord, always unplug
wall receptacle end first; then unplug switchbox on engine.
NOTE:
The electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated,
it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when
it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of approxi-
mately 5-10 minutes is required).
If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not
start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service
Outlet.
Figure 5
SWITCHCORD
SWITCHBOX
STARTER
BUTTON
POWERCORD
Ù
TO STARTER
Ù
TO OUTLET
120V A.C. APPLICATION
