Tecumseh TM049XA User Manual

181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 13.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling
rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
c. Return rope slowly to original position.
NOTE
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 5 and try again.
7. When engine starts:
a. Momentarily move choke lever to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 14.
b. Next, move choke lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when choke is moved to “NO
CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move control to “1/2 CHOKE” until engine runs
smoothly.
c. Finally, move control to “NO CHOKE” position.
If engine dies after choke is moved to “NO CHOKE”
position, repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine.
8. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
choke control lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
• Push yellow compression relief valve in.
• Pull starter rope again.
9. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move choke con-
trol to “FULL CHOKE” position.
• Push yellow compression relief valve in.
• Pull starter rope again.
10. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
WARNING
Figure 13. Starter Cord Handle Location
Figure 14. Choke Lever Position
1. Full Choke
2. 1/2 Choke
3. No Choke
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Tecumseh TM049XA Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	TM049XA
Category	Engine
Language	English