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181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9
II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Move independent speed control to “FAST” position
and set independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE”
position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
See Figures 14, 16, and 17.
NOTES
Generator and Water Pump applications may have the
independent choke lever mounted on the engine. See
Figure 18.
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
independent speed control to “FAST” position and move
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.
When pulling starter rope, the rope
can unexpectedly jerk back toward
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
3. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 15.
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.
NOTES
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3.
4. When engine starts:
a. Move independent choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly.
b. Next, move independent choke control to
“NO CHOKE” position.
5. Move independent speed control to desired speed in
“RUN” range.
NOTES
If engine starts but falters when independent choke control
is moved to “NO CHOKE” position:
a. Momentarily move independent choke control back
to “FULL CHOKE” position.
b. Next, move independent choke control to
“1/2 CHOKE” position until engine runs smoothly.
c. Finally, move independent choke control to
“NO CHOKE” position.
If engine dies after independent choke control is moved to
“NO CHOKE” position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart
engine.
6. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position
and pull starter rope again.
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO
CHOKE” position, move independent choke control to
“FULL CHOKE” position and pull starter rope again.
8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way
!
WARNING
Figure 16. Independent Speed and Choke Controls
Figure 17. Choke Control Positions
Figure 18. Engine Mounted Choke Lever
Choke
Control
Speed
Control
1 2 3
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