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Page 14 Power Sport Recreational Application Operator’s Manual 181-1269-14
NOTES
OH318EA engines are equipped with a choke control lever
located under the air cleaner. See Figure 26.
If restarting a warm engine move Choke Control to “NO
CHOKE” position. See Figure 26.
Power Sport engines are equipped with a standard Spring
Loaded Throttle Control to ensure the throttle will return to
engine idle speed when it is released or if the cable fails.
The throttle control must be in the idle position when starting
engine. See Figure 27.
4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start
engine.
NOTE
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds
each attempt.
5. When engine starts:
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b. Momentarily move Choke Lever to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly.
c. Next, move Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when Choke Lever is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move Choke Lever back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move Choke Lever to “1/2 CHOKE” position
until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position.
6. If engine dies after Choke Lever is moved to “NO
CHOKE” position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart
engine.
7. If engine fires, but does not continue to run, move
Choke Lever to “NO CHOKE” position and start engine.
8. If engine fails after 3 attempts in the “NO CHOKE” posi-
tion, repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine.
9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
Figure 26. OH318EA Choke Control Positions
Figure 27. Engine Speed Control Positions
ClimateGuard
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C
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OKE
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1. No Choke Position
2. 1/2 Choke Position
3. Full Choke Position
2
1 3
1. High Speed Position
2. Idle Range
2
1