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Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1032-14
D. Engine Stop Switch
Some engines are equipped with an optional Stop Switch.
This rocker switch is used to shut off the ignition that
supplies the spark plug with power. Pressing the "OFF"
position will turn the engine off when it is running. This
switch must be in the “ON” position or the engine will not
start. See Figure 14.
E. Optional Fuel Valve
Some engines are equipped with an optional fuel valve.
See Figure 12
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
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 13. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 14. Engine Components
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
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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