CHOKE LEVER
NO CHOKE POSITION
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
Figure 3
FULL CHOKE
POSITION
WARNING: TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS
MAY EXCEED 1500F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
CD
RECOIL STARTER:
A.
Move choke lever (see Figure 3 or 4) to "FULL CHOKE POSITION".
NOTE:
IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT
SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO
"NO
CHOKE
POSITION".
B.
Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine
control to "START".
C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 1) and pull rope out, slowly, until
it pulls harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull rope with a rapid full
arm stroke. Let rope retum to starter slowly.
D. When
engil1lr sta,
i""
'",ov&-cho!<e lever to
"1I2eHOKE',
untltengtne.. "
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runs smoothlyand then to "NO CHOKE POSITION". Ifengine falters,
move choke lever to "1/2 CHOKE" until engine runs smoothly and
then to "NO CHOKE POSITION".
NOTE:
If engine fails to start afterthree (3) pulls, move choke lever
to "NO CHOKE POSITION" and pull starter rope again.
NOTE:
If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move choke
lever to "FULL CHOKE" and repeat instructions
B,
C and
D until engine,starts.
@
If
your
engine
is
equipped
with
a CLIMATE
GUARD aircleaner, make surescoop is positioned
correctly:
, WINTER (Below 32°F;
OOC):
Scoop should be pointed directly at
muffler.
• SUMMER (Above 32°F;
DOC):
Scoop should be pointed towards
blower housing (approximately 45° clockwise from "winter position").
IMPORTANT: In order for engine to operate smoothly and effi-
ciently, it is important for scoop to be
in
proper position for season.
If your engine
is
not
equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD air cleaner,
and you would like to operate your engine in temperatures below
32°F
(DOC),
a CLIMATE GUARD Conversion Kit is available at any
Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as kit number 730630.
•
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~lllii~liiiiiP~CHOKE
U LEVER
NO CHOKE
POSITION
STARTING
A NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY
"VENTILATED
AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON
A KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR
AND
LOOSE CLOTHING
AWAY
FROM
"ANY
MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE
AND
EQUIPMENT.
TURN CLOCKWISE TO
'OFF'
POSITION
NEVER
FILL
FUEL
TANK
INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL
TANK
WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN
F
LLI
L
TAN.
FUEL VALVE
--
__
~
'OPEN'
POSITION
SHOWN
B.
Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure 1).
C. Be sure stop switch (if so equipped see Figure 1) is not contacting
spark plug.
D.
Be sure any ignition switch and/or control lever on engine or
equipment is in "ON", "RUN" or "START" position.
E.
Be sure fuel valve (if so equipped see Figure 2) is open.
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__
FUEL TANK
~""t"''''!!''P''--'I'
NEVER
FILL
FUEL
TANK
COMPLETELY.
FILL
TANK
TO
112"
BELOW
BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR
FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE
AND
EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
A ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL
GAS
FUEL
..
SYSTEM MUST
BE
LEAKPROOF
AND
MEET
ALL
APPLICABLE
CODES
AND
REGULATIONS.
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage never run engine unless:
- Oil level is between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick.
- Oil fill plug is tightened securely into oil fill tube or hole.
CHECK
OIL
LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK·IN.
A.
POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE
IS
LEVEL.
B.
Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely,
remove dipstick. If oil is not up to "FULL" mark on dipstick, add
recommended oil. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstickclean each time oil
level is checked.
IMPORTANT:
DO
NOT
FILL
ABOVE
"FULL"
MARK
ON
DIPSTICK.
E.
Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
see
"MAINTENANCE" section for further oil instructions.
Figure 2
® CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
H'
BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH CLUTCHES,
..
BELTS, CHAINS
AND
SAFETY SWITCHES DISENGAGED. (FOL·
LOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS
SHOULD PLACE ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING
@ FILL FUEL TANK:
A.
Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
B. Add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Use a funnel
to help avoid spillage.
IMPORTANT: NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
Install fuel fill ca and
wi
e u an
silled
asoline.
BEFORE STARTING
CD
READALLINSTRUCTIONSPROVIDEDWITH
THE
EQUIPMENT
ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
(2)
FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL:
Figure 4
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