Tecumseh LH318XA Operator's Manual page 13

When pulling starter rope, the rope
WARNING
!
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 29.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Next, pull rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
c. Return rope slowly to original position.
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
6. When engine starts:
a. Momentarily move Choke Control to "1/2 CHOKE"
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figures 27
and 28.
b. Next, move Choke Control to "NO CHOKE" position.
7. Move Engine Speed Control to desired speed in "RUN"
range. See Figure 26.
If engine starts but falters when Choke Control is moved to
"NO CHOKE" position:
a. Momentarily move Choke Control back to "FULL
CHOKE" position.
b. Next, move Choke Control to "1/2 CHOKE" position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move Choke Control to "NO CHOKE"
position.
8. If engine dies after Choke Control is to moved to "NO
CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart
engine.
9. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
Choke Control to "NO CHOKE" position and start
engine.
10. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the "NO
CHOKE" position, move Choke Control to "FULL
CHOKE" position and start engine.
11. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 10,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
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NOTE
NOTES
Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
1 2
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
Figure 27. Horizontal Mounted Choke Control
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
Figure 28. Vertical Mounted Choke Control
Figure 29. Starter Cord Handle
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3
2
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