Tecumseh HMSK90 Operator's Manual page 3

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_ NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS
CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS
(CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE
EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEMS)
_KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT.
NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN ENGINE
IS OPERATING.
WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150°F (65°C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
(_ RECOIL STARTER (see Figure 1):
A. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions) or engine control lever to "FAST" or "START"
position.
B. Move engine choke to "FULL".
NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A
SHORT SHUTDOWN:
1. MOVE CHOKE TO"OFF' INSTEAD OF "FULL'.
2. PUSH PRIMER ONCE ONLY.
C. Push primer three times (see Figure 4). ALWAYS COVER
"VENT HOLE" when pushing primer. See warm engine restart
"NOTE" above.
D. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 1) and pull rope out, slowly,
until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly. Then pull
rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return to starter
slowly.
NOTE: If RECOIL STARTER is frozen and will not crank
engine, proceed as follows:
1. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.
2. Release starter handle and let it snap back against
starter.
NOTE: The above should be done only when
necessary to free a frozen starter.
E. Repeat instruction D until engine starts.
If engine fails tostart, repeat instructions C and D as necessary,
until engine starts.
F. When engine starts, move choke gradually to "OFF".
G. If engine falters, move choke immediately to "FULL" and then
gradually to "OFF".
(_) ELECTRIC STARTER (seeFigure 5)
_IkWARNING: THE 120V A.Co STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A
THREE-WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED
TO OPERATE ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE
STARTER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED ATALL TIMES
TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM
ELECTRICAL SHOCK. DETERMINE THAT YOUR HOUSE
WIRING ISA GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTED (G.F.L) THREE-
WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM, OR ASK A LICENSED ELECTRI-
CIAN IF YOUR ARE NOT SURE. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING
SYSTEM IS NOT A G.F.I. THREE-WIRE GROUNDED SYSTEM,
DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CON-
DITION. IF YOUR HOUSE WIRING SYSTEM IS GROUNDED
BUT A G.F.I. THREE-PRONG WALL RECEPTACLE IS NOT
AVAILABLE AT THE LOCATION YOUR STARTER WILL BE
USED, ONE SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY A LICENSED ELEC-
TRICIAN.
NOTE: If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated
electric starter, disregard instructions regarding power cord.
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A. Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.
B. Plug other end of power cord (see Figure 5) into wall
receptacle.
IMPORTANT: When connecting power cord, always con-
nect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into wall
receptacle.
C. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's
instructions) or engine control lever to "FAST" or "START"
position.
D. Move engine choke to "FULL".
E. Push primer two or three times, making sure to cover vent
hole when pushing (see Figure 4). In temperatures below
15°F (-10°C), additional priming may be required.
VENT HOLE
Figure 4
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown:
1. Leave choke in "OFF" position.
2. Push primer one time only.
F. Push starter button (see Figure 5) or turn ignition switch key
(see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to crank en-
gine.
G. When engine starts, release starter button and move choke
gradually to "OFF".
H. If engine falters, move choke immediately to "FULL" and then
gradually to "OFF".
I. Disconnect power cord (see Figure 5) from walt receptacle
first, and then from switchbox on engine.
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting power cord, always unplug
wall receptacle end first; then unplug switchbox on engine.
NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated,
it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when
it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of approxi-
mately 5-10 minutes is required).
If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not
start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service
Outlet.
SWITCHCORD "_t TO STARTER
SWITCHBOX_/x ./_;
POWERCORD _.)_
TO OUTLET
120V A.C. APPLICATION
Figure 5
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