Tecumseh 600, 850, HSK845 Starting, Electric Starter see Figure, Recoil Starter

STARTING

NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS.

KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIP- MENT. NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING.

WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 1500F (650C). AVOID THESE AREAS.

NOTE: If engine is remotely controlled, see equipment manufacturer’s instructions for control positions which correspond to engine control positions in Figure 3.

ÀRECOIL STARTER:

A.Move choke lever on engine or equipment (see Figure 3) to “FULL CHOKE”.

NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN:

1.MOVE CHOKE TO “NO CHOKE” INSTEAD OF “FULL CHOKE”.

2.DO NOT USE PRIMER.

B.Push primer 3-5 times (see Figure 2). Wait about two (2) seconds between each push. ALWAYS COVER “VENT HOLE” when pushing primer. See warm engine restart “NOTE” above.

NOTE: Additional priming may be required, for initial start only, if temperature is below 150F/-100C.

C.Grasp starter handle (see Figure 1) and pull rope out, slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return to starter slowly.

NOTE: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, push primer two (2) times and pull starter rope again.

D.When engine starts, move choke lever gradually to “NO CHOKE”.

E.If engine falters, move choke lever immediately to “FULL CHOKE” and then gradually to “NO CHOKE”.

CHOKE LEVER

NO		FULL CHOKE
CHOKE
	WARM UP	(COLD ENGINE
(RUN)
		START)
	Figure 3

STARTING (Continued)

ÁELECTRIC STARTER (see Figure 4)

WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO- WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE STARTER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBIL- ITY OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK.

NOTE: If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated electric starter, disregard instructions regarding power cord.

A.Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.

B.Plug other end of power cord (see Figure 4) into wall receptacle.

IMPORTANT: When connecting power cord, always con- nect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into wall receptacle.

C.Move engine choke to “FULL”.

D.Push primer two or three times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing (see Figure 2). In temperatures below 150F (-100C), additional priming may be required.

NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown:

1.Leave choke in "OFF" position.

2.Push primer one time only.

E.Push starter button (see Figure 4) or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to crank en- gine.

F.When engine starts, release starter button and move choke gradually to “OFF”.

G.If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and then gradually to “OFF”.

H.Disconnect power cord (see Figure 4) from wall receptacle first, and then from switchbox on engine.

IMPORTANT: When disconnecting power cord, always unplug wall receptacle end first; then unplug switchbox on engine. NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated,

it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of approxi- mately 5-10 minutes is required).

If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.

	SWITCHCORD	Ù	TO STARTER
	SWITCHBOX
	STARTER
	BUTTON
	POWERCORD
TO OUTLET	Ù

120V A.C. APPLICATION

Figure 4

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