Tecumseh LV195XA III. Primer Bulb and Choke, Temperatures Above 40F 5C, Temperatures Below 40F 5C

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III. Primer Bulb and Choke

In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C):

Follow instructions in Section A.1. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 3 on page 7.

In Temperatures Below 40°F (5°C):

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 17 thru 19.

3.When starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes. See Figures 15 and 20 starting on page 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.

NOTES

Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See Figure 20.

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 17.

NOTE

DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt.

5.Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine.

6.When engine starts:

a.Release starter button or ignition switch key.

b.Move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See Figures 17 thru 19.

c.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 17 thru 19.

b.Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” position. See Figures 17 thru 19.

If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to “FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.

2

3

 

1

1.Electric Start Switch

2.Engine Throttle Control

3.Equipment Control

Figure 17. Typical Engine Controls

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

Figure 18. Typical Engine Symbols

3

2

1

1.“SLOW” Position

2.“RUN” Range

3.“FAST” Position

Figure 19. Start/Choke Control Positions

1

2

1. Primer Bulb

2. Vent Hole

Figure 20. Pressing Primer Bulb

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Contents LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA TecumsehPower Contact Information Safety DefinitionsAvoid Gasoline Fires General Safety PrecautionsAdult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningUse Hearing Protection Do not Modify EngineAvoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces Avoid Accidental StartsTechnician’s Handbook II. How to Get ServiceEngine Identification Decal Fuel III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsIV. Before Starting Your Engine OilII. Oil Fill Cap/Plug Filling Oil SumpOil Fill Cap/Dipstick Filling Fuel Tank If your engine has Go to Starting Your EngineEngines with Electric Starters Primer Bulb OnlyII. Choke Only Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug WireAir Cleaner Primer Bulb Carburetor Muffler III. Primer Bulb and Choke Temperatures Above 40F 5CTemperatures Below 40F 5C Engines with Recoil Starters Engines with Recoil StartersPrimer Bulb Vent Hole III. Primer Bulb and Choke Checking and Changing Oil VII. MaintenanceVI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Draining Oil Sump Typical Spark Plug Connection Oil Drain Plug Locations Oil Fill Plug Servicing Foam Filters Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerRemoving Debris from Engine Spark PlugII. Servicing Paper Filters III. Removal and Installation-Type a Air CleanerIV. Removal and Installation-Type B Air Cleaner Retainer Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Removal and Installation-Type C Air CleanerVI. Removal and Installation-Type D Air Cleaner Engine Speed AdjustmentsVIII. Transporting Your Engine CarburetorShort-Term/Seasonal Storage IX. Storing Your EngineII. Oil Cylinder Bore IV. BatteryExtended Storage Draining FuelPreventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires XI. Maintenance IntervalsMaintenance Intervals ProcedureEvery 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. Clean Foam Filter Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. Change OilFour-Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air-Cooled California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Control System Warranty Consumer USE Commercial USE XII. Warranty Information

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