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181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9
6. When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b. Move Choke Control to “1/2 CHOKE” position until
engine runs smoothly. See Figures 20 thru 22.
c. Next, move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE” position.
Move Engine Speed Control to desired speed in
“RUN” range.
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 20 thru 22.
b. Next, move Choke Control to “1/2 CHOKE” position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move Choke Control to “NO CHOKE”
position.
7. If engine dies after Choke Control is to moved to “NO
CHOKE” position repeat steps 2 thru 6 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
Figure 20. Engine Mounted Speed Controls
Figure 21. Horizontal Mounted Choke Control
Figure 22. Vertical Mounted Choke Control
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
1
2
3
1. Full Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. No Choke Position
1
2
3