Operator Manual
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... the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug...
... the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug...
Operator Manual
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... from oil filler tube. Note oil level. II. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Tighten securely. 6. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. NOTE To change...
... from oil filler tube. Note oil level. II. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Tighten securely. 6. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. NOTE To change...
Operator Manual
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... following three sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Primer... Dealer. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine in equipment malfunction. 4. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions)....
... following three sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Primer... Dealer. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine in equipment malfunction. 4. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions)....
Operator Manual
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... again. 8. Move engine throttle control to desired speed in any other way. c. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. Starter Cord Handle 4. "FAST" Position Figure 16. If engine does NOT start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" ...on page 7. Spark Plug Cap 2. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine does NOT start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control...
... again. 8. Move engine throttle control to desired speed in any other way. c. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. Starter Cord Handle 4. "FAST" Position Figure 16. If engine does NOT start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" ...on page 7. Spark Plug Cap 2. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine does NOT start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control...
Operator Manual
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...b. Electric Start Switch 2. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure 20. In Temperatures Below 40°F (5°C): 1. See Figure 17. Release starter button or ignition switch key. See Figures 17 thru 19. If engine dies after a short shutdown. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN ...FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "RUN" Range 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 1 2 1. When starting on page 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST" position. b. See Figures 17 thru 19. Primer Bulb 2. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" ...
...b. Electric Start Switch 2. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure 20. In Temperatures Below 40°F (5°C): 1. See Figure 17. Release starter button or ignition switch key. See Figures 17 thru 19. If engine dies after a short shutdown. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN ...FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "RUN" Range 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 1 2 1. When starting on page 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST" position. b. See Figures 17 thru 19. Primer Bulb 2. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" ...
Operator Manual
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... 3. See Table 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in any other way. See Figures 21 thru 23. Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go to "CHOKE" position ... position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Equipment Control Figure 21. 7. Primer Bulb Only 1. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 9. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I Section B.II Section B.III...
... 3. See Table 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in any other way. See Figures 21 thru 23. Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go to "CHOKE" position ... position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Equipment Control Figure 21. 7. Primer Bulb Only 1. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 9. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I Section B.II Section B.III...
Operator Manual
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...start engine. 8. See Figure 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. b. Choke Only 1. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. See Figure 21 on page 10. Return rope slowly to cover...If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Grasp starter cord handle. b. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "...
...start engine. 8. See Figure 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. b. Choke Only 1. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. See Figure 21 on page 10. Return rope slowly to cover...If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Grasp starter cord handle. b. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "...
Operator Manual
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...control to original position. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position: a. Starter Cord Handle 2. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 27. If engine fires but falters...Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Equipment Control Figure 25. "SLOW" Position 2. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle...
...control to original position. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position: a. Starter Cord Handle 2. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 27. If engine fires but falters...Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Equipment Control Figure 25. "SLOW" Position 2. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle...
Operator Manual
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... motors, etc. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Grounding Post Connection 2. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is warm. VII.
... motors, etc. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Grounding Post Connection 2. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is warm. VII.
Operator Manual
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...Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of fuel. b. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Grounding Post Connection 2. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it is consumed. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Extended Storage I .... Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 54. Proceed to "START" position. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to pour fuel from spark...
...Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of fuel. b. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Grounding Post Connection 2. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it is consumed. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Extended Storage I .... Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 54. Proceed to "START" position. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to pour fuel from spark...