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NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, 
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS).
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIP- MENT. NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 1500F (650C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
ÀRECOIL STARTER (see Figure 1):
A.Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) or engine control lever to “FAST” or “START” position.
B.Move engine choke to “FULL”.
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN:
1.MOVE CHOKE TO “OFF” INSTEAD OF “FULL”.
2.DO NOT USE PRIMER.
C.Push primer three (3) times (see Figure 4). Always cover vent hole when pushing primer. See warm engine restart “NOTE” above.
D.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 RECOIL STARTER is frozen and will not crank engine, proceed as follows:
1.Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.
2.Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter.
NOTE: The above should be done only when necessary to free a frozen starter.
E.If engine fails to start after 3 pulls, repeat instructions C - E as necessary, until engine starts.
F.When engine starts, move choke gradually to “OFF”.
G.If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and then gradually to “OFF”.
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ÁELECTRIC STARTER (see Figure 5)
WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE- 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 POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DETERMINE THAT YOUR HOUSE WIRING IS A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTED (G.F.I.)
NOTE: If your engine is equipped with a 12V
A.Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.
B.Plug other end of power cord (see Figure 5) 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 equipment control (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) or engine control lever to “FAST” or “START” position.
D.Move engine choke to “FULL”.
E.Push primer three times, making sure to cover vent hole when pushing (see Figure 4).
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown:
1.Leave choke in "OFF" position.
2.Push primer one time only.
F.Push starter button (see Figure 5) or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to crank en- gine.
G.When engine starts, release starter button and move choke gradually to “OFF”.
H.If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and then gradually to “OFF”.
I.Disconnect power cord (see Figure 5) 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
If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet.
VENT HOLE
Figure 4
TO OUTLET
SWITCHCORD | Ù | TO STARTER |
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SWITCHBOX
STARTER
BUTTON
POWERCORD
Ù | 120V A.C. APPLICATION |
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Figure 5
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