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Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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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.
This section contains starting instructions for several
different types of engines. In order to locate the instructions
that apply to your engine, first determine what type of starter
you have. If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines
with Electric Starters" instructions below. If you have a
manual recoil starter, see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters"
instructions on page 8.
A. Engines with Electric Starters
Only one of the following two sections will apply to your
engine. See Table 3.
I.
Engine With Primer Bulb
1.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to “FAST”
position. See Figures 13 and 14.
Table 3. Engine Sections with Electric Starters
If your engine has:
Go to:
Primer Bulb Only
Section A.I
Choke Only
Section A.II
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WARNING
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WARNING
Figure 13. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 14. Engine Components
STOP
STOP
SLOW
RUN
FAST CHOKE PRIMER
ST
OP
1. Carburetor
2. Primer
3. Muffler
4. Spark Plug Cap
5. Oil Fill Cap
6. Fuel Fill Cap
7. Engine Stop Switch
8. Starter Cord Handle
9. Speed Control
10.Air Cleaner
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