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181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11
3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3
times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to orig-
inal position between pushes. See Figure 24.
NOTES
Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb.
See Figure 24.
Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly
5 times.
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.
4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward,
continue reading instructions below.
When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 21 on page 10.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
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.
NOTE
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 5 and try again.
7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.
II. Choke Only
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move engine throttle control to “CHOKE” or “START”
position, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
engine throttle control to “FAST” position instead of
“CHOKE” or “START” position. See Figures 21 thru 23 on
page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
3. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions). See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward,
continue reading instructions.
When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
4. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 21 on page 10.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
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.
NOTE
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
5. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 4 and try again.
6. When engine starts:
a. Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position.
b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed
in “RUN” range.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is
moved to “FAST” position:
a. Move engine throttle control back to “CHOKE”
position. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST”
position.
If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to
“FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.
7. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move
engine throttle control to “FAST” position and start
engine.
8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “FAST”
position, move engine throttle control to “CHOKE”
position and start engine.
9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8,
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.
WARNING
Figure 24. Pressing Primer Bulb
1. Primer Bulb
2. Vent Hole
1
2
WARNING