TecumsehPower TH098SA Operator's Manual page 12

B. Stop Engine
1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's
instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to
"STOP" or "OFF" position.
2. Remove ignition key, if provided (see manufacturer's
instructions).
Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized
starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.
NEVER store engine with fuel in the
WARNING
fuel tank inside a building with
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.
C. After Engine is Stopped
To prevent possible freeze-up of engine
CAUTION
controls, follow instructions with engine
stopped, listed below.
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever
and choke areas.
2. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's
instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch back
and forth several times and leave control in "STOP" or
"OFF" position.
3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and
leave in the "FULL CHOKE" position. See Figure 15.
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NOTE
Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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1. "NO CHOKE" Position
2. "1/2 CHOKE" Position
3. "FULL CHOKE" Position
Figure 15. Choke Control Positions
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