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
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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.
Table 3. Engine Sections with Electric Starters
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I.Engine With Primer Bulb
1.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a
2.Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to “FAST” position. See Figures 13 and 14.
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STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
Figure 13. Typical Engine Symbols
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Figure 14. Engine Components
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