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B. Engines with Recoil Starters
Only one of the following two sections will apply to your
engine. See Table 4.
I. Combined Speed and Choke Control
1.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Move Combined Control to “CHOKE” or “START”
position if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figures 8 and 9.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
Combined Control to “FAST” position.
See Figures 8 and 9.
When pulling starter rope, the rope can
unexpectedly jerk back toward engine
causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow
these instructions:
3.
Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 10.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
c. Return rope
slowly
to original position.
NOTES
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3.
4.
When engine starts:
a. Move Combined Control to “FAST” position.
b. Next, move Combined Control to desired speed
in “RUN” range. See Figures 8 and 9.
NOTE
If engine starts, but falters when Combined Control is moved
to “FAST” position:
a.
Momentarily move Combined Control back to
“CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move Combined Control to “FAST” position.
c.
Finally, move Combined Control to desired speed
in “RUN” range.
If engine dies after Combined Control is to moved to
“FAST” position repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine.
5.
If engine fires but does not continue to run, move the
Choke Control to “FAST” position and pull starter rope.
WARNING
If your engine has:
Go to:
Table 4. Engine Sections With Recoil Starter
Combined Speed and Choke Control
Section B.I
Independent Speed and Choke Controls
Section B.II
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Figure 10. Recoil Starter
Figure 9. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control
STOP
SLOW
RUN
FAST
CHOKE
STOP
6.
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move Combined
Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and pull starter rope
again.
7.
If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
