Page 6 Four-Cycle L-Head Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-732-14
A. Engines with Electric Starters
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, ensure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move combined control to “CHOKE” or “START” posi-
tion (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See
Figures 8 and 9.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
combined control to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE” or “START”
position. See Figures 8 and 9.
3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.
NOTES
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3.
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds
each attempt.
4. When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b. Next, move combined control to “FAST”.
c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in
“RUN” range.
NOTES
If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved
to “FAST” position:
a. Momentarily move combined control back to
“CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.
c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in
“RUN” range.
5. If engine dies after combined control is moved to
“FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine.
6. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move com-
bined control lever to “FAST” position and then start
engine.
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined
control in “FAST” position, move control to “CHOKE”
position and push button or turn key to start engine
again.
8. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
Figure 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control
Figure 9. Typical Engine Symbols
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE
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