Recoil Starter (Choke)/(Primer) - Tecumseh SPECTRA 37 Service And Repair Manual

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2. RECOIL STARTER (CHOKE)
a - Move control lever (Fig 2) on engine or remote control
(Fig 2) on equipment to choke or start.
b - Operate mower control to release engine brake (if
any).
c - Pull starter handle (Fig 2-2) with a quick firm action.
Allow the rope to recoil back into its housing whilst
retaining grip on handle.
d - Repeat preceding instructions B and C until engine
starts. Then gradually move control lever on engine or
remote control on equipment away from choke or start
to max position.
NOTE - If engine fires, but fails to start, move control
lever on engine or remote control on equipment to MAX
position and repeat preceding instructions B and C until
engine starts.
NOTE - Warm engine normally starts without choking.
Move control lever (Fig 2) on engine or remote control
(Fig 2) on equipment to MAX position; then follow 'b' 'c'
and 'd' instructions.
RECOIL STARTER (PRIMER)
a - Move control lever (Fig 2-1) to "FAST" or "START"
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
b - Push primer (Fig 2-1) three (3) times. Wait about two
(2) seconds between each push. In cold weather (55F/
13°C or below) push five (5) times.
NOTE - Do not use primer to restart a warm engine
c - Operate mower control to release engine brake (if
any).
d - Grasp starter handle (Fig 2-2) and slowly pull rope out
until a slight resistance is felt. Let rope rewind slowly.
Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke.
NOTA - If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, repeat
instructions 'b', 'c' and 'd'.
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Fig. 2
Fig. 2-1
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