181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
C. Check the Following Items
1. Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in
“ON”, “RUN”, or “START” position. See Figure 6.
2. Be sure vent hole on fuel fill cap is free of debris, if
present (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
3. Be sure that screw vent fuel fill cap, if present (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) is open. See
Figure 7.
4. Place optional fuel valve in “OPEN” position, if fuel
valve is present and all switches are on. See Figure 8.
V. Starting Your Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, an
adult should start this engine. Only
allow children to start engine if an adult has determined
they are experienced and capable of such operation.
If you are unable to start this engine
after following instructions in this
manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower
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.
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 6. ON/OFF Switch
Figure 7. Fuel Cap Vent Hole and Optional Screw Vent
Figure 8. Fuel Valve Positions
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Vent Hole Screw Vent
Fuel Tank
Fuel Valve “OPEN” Position Shown
Turn Valve Clockwise
To “OFF” Position
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