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181-1032-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9
II. Engine With Choke
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move Engine Choke Lever to “FULL CHOKE” position.
See Figure 20.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position. See Figure 20.
3. Move Equipment Control (see manufacturer’s
instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to “FAST”
position. See Figure 17.
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 19.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Next, pull 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. When engine starts:
a. Momentarily move Choke Lever to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly.
b. Next, move Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when Choke Lever is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move Choke Lever back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move Choke Lever to “1/2 CHOKE” position.
c. Finally, move Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
If engine dies after Choke Lever 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 lever to “NO CHOKE” position and start engine.
7. If engine fails after 3 attempts in the “NO CHOKE”
position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.
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.
WARNING
Figure 17. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 18. Engine Primer Bulb
Figure 19. Starter Cord Handle
Figure 20. Engine Choke Positions
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
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