TecumsehPower HSK600, Operator'S Manual

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Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

Page 7

6.

Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see 
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.

 NOTE

If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6.

7.

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 Figure 9.

c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position. 

See Figure 9.

 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 Figure 9.

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.

 NOTE

When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power 
cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from 
switch box on engine. See Figure 8 on page 6. Afterward, 
continue reading instructions below.

10. Disconnect power cord from outlet. 

11. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. 

12. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11, 

contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing 
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this 
engine in any other way.

Figure 9. Choke Control Positions

Figure 10. Primer Bulb

1. “NO CHOKE” Position

2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position

3. “FULL CHOKE” Position

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