TecumsehPower OH195EA Operator's Manual page 11

II. Engine With Choke
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move Engine Choke Lever to "FULL CHOKE" position.
See Figure 20.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
Choke Lever to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 20.
3. Move Equipment Control (see manufacturer's
instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to "FAST"
position. See Figure 17.
When pulling starter rope, the rope
WARNING
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
4. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 19.
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.
5. When engine starts:
a. Momentarily move Choke Lever to "1/2 CHOKE"
position until engine runs smoothly.
b. Next, move Choke Lever to "NO CHOKE" position.
If engine starts but falters when Choke Lever is moved to
"NO CHOKE" position:
a. Momentarily move Choke Lever back to "FULL
CHOKE" position.
b. Next, move Choke Lever to "1/2 CHOKE" position.
c. Finally, move Choke Lever to "NO CHOKE" position.
If engine dies after Choke Lever is moved to "NO CHOKE"
position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine.
6. If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move
choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine.
7. If engine fails after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE"
position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.
8. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 7,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
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NOTE
NOTE
NOTES
Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN
Figure 17. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 18. Engine Primer Bulb
Figure 19. Starter Cord Handle
3
2
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
Figure 20. Engine Choke Positions
FAST CHOKE PRIMER
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