181-732-14 Four-Cycle L-Head Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
B. Engines with Recoil 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, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instruc-
tions). See Figures 10 and 11.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
combined Control to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE” or
“START” position. See Figures 10 and 11.
When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
3. Grasp recoil starter cord handle. See Figure 12.
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.
NOTES
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
If engine fails after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3.
4. When engine starts:
d. Move combined control to “FAST” position.
e. Next, move combined control to desired speed in
“RUN” range. See Figures 10 and 11.
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 pull the
starter rope.
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined
control in the “FAST” position, move combined control
to “FULL CHOKE” position and pull the starter rope
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.
!
WARNING
Figure 10. Combined Speed and Choke Control
Figure 11. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 12. Recoil Starter Cord Handle
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE
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