Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage - Tecumseh TH098SA Operator's Manual

Vl. Stopping Your Engine and
Short-Term Storage
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
_ _ To avoid unsupervised operation of
_ an engine, especially by children,
NEVER leave it unattended when it is running.Always turn
off the engine after use and remove ignitionkey, if
provided.
NEVER store the engine with fuel in
the fuel tank inside a buildingwith
potential sources of ignitionsuch as hot water and space
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
A. Before Stopping
1. Run engine for a few minutesto helpdry offany moisture
on engine
2. To help avoid possiblefreeze-up of starter proceed as
follows:
I. Recoil Starters
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid
continuousfull arm stroke 3 or 4 times See Figure 14
NOTE
The unusual sound made by pulling staffer rope will not
harm engine or staffer.
II. Electric Starters
NO TES
When connecting power cord, always connectpower cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 15.
For European 220V A. C. Applications use an appropdate
grounded extension lead available locally
1. Connect power cordto switch box on engine. See
Figure 15.
2. Plug end of power cord intooutlet.
3. With engine running, push starter button and spin
starter for several seconds.
NOTES
The unusual sound made by the spinning staffer will not
harm engine or startet:
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power
cord from outlet first; then disconnect switch box on engine.
See Figure 15.
4. Disconnect power cord from outlet. See Figure 15.
5. Disconnectswitch box on engine. See Figure 15.
Figure 14. Starter Cord Handle
5
2 3
A.C.
3
2
4
1
220V A.C.
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
Figure 18. Electrical Applications
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