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Figure 5. Primer Bulb and Starter Handle Location
A. Engine Without Choke and With Primer Bulb
1.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2.
Move engine throttle control to “START” if present (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
3.
When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return
completely to original position between pushes. See
Figure 5.
NOTES
Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 5 times.
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shut-down. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in
equipment malfunction.
4.
Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
When pulling starter rope, the rope can
unexpectedly jerk back toward engine
causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow
these instructions:
5.
Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 5.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.
c. Return rope
slowly
to original position.
NOTE
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
6.
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 5 and try again.
7.
If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
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