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Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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6.
When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figures
18 thru 20.
c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.
See Figures 18 thru 20.
7.
Move engine speed control to desired speed in “RUN”
range. See Figure 15 on page 8. Afterward, continue
reading instructions below.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position. See Figures 18 thru 20.
b. Next, move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE” position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move choke control to “NO CHOKE”
position.
If engine dies after choke control is moved to “NO CHOKE”
position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine.
8.
If engine fires but does not continue to run, move
choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start
engine.
9.
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO
CHOKE” position, move choke control to “FULL
CHOKE” position and start engine.
10. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9,
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.
Figure 18. OH Choke Control Positions
Figure 19. Remote Choke Control Positions
Figure 20. OH Choke Control Positions
Climate
Guard
RUN
CHOK
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1. “NO CHOKE” Position
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position
1
2
3
1. “NO CHOKE” Position
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position
1
2
3
1. “FULL CHOKE” Position
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position
3. “NO CHOKE” Position
1
2
3
