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CHOKE
CHOKE
CHOKE
CHOKE
WARNING
7
II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls
1.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Move Engine Speed Control to “FAST” position and
set Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See Figures 11, 12 and 13.
NOTES
Generator and Water Pump applications may have the
Choke Lever mounted on the engine. See Figure 13.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
Speed Control to “FAST” position and move Choke Control
to “NO CHOKE” position.
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 Choke Control to “1/2 CHOKE” position until
engine runs smoothly.
b. Next, move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE”
position.
5.
Move Engine Speed Control to desired speed in
“RUN” range.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when Choke Control is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move Choke Control to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE ”
position.
If engine dies after Choke Control is moved to “NO CHOKE”
position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine.
6. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
Choke Control to “NO CHOKE” position and pull
starter rope again.
7.
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move Choke
Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and pull starter
rope again.
Figure 13. Engine Mounted Choke Control Lever
3
2
1
Figure 12. Choke Control Positions
1. No Choke
2. 1/2 Choke
3. Full Choke
2
3
1
1. No Choke
2. 1/2 Choke
3. Full Choke
Choke
Control
Speed
Control
Figure 11. Independent Speed and Choke Controls
8.
If engine does not start after following steps 1
thru 7, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.