Tecumseh LV148SA, Operator'S Manual

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V. Starting Your Engine
An adult should start the engine.
Only allow children to start engine if
an adult has determined they are experienced and capable
of such operation.
If you are unable to start this engine
after following instructions in this
manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your
engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way. For example:
• DO NOT use starting fluid.
• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or
onto air cleaner.
• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or
onto air cleaner.
• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with
spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug
hole and ignite.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present is open and all switches
are on. Turn counterclockwise to “ON”. See Figure 10.
3. Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position. See
Figures 11 and 12.
4. Set Choke Control to “FULL” position. See Figures 11
and 15.
5. Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent
hole when pushing. See Figure 13.
NOTES
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in
equipment malfunction.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position and move Choke
Control to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figures 12 and 15.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
Figure 11. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 12. Engine Speed Control
Figure 13. Primer Bulb
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
Top Side
of Engine
1. Fast Position
2. Slow Position
3. OFF Position
2
1
3
1. Primer Bulb
2. Vent Hole
2
1