Tecumseh Products HSK870 Operator Manual - Page 8
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A. Engines with Electric Starters WARNING Some electric starters are equipped with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V AC household current. It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from electrical shock. a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted (GFI) Three-Wire Grounded System; If you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician. b. If your house wiring does not have a GFI Three-Wire Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. c. If your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the location where your starter will be used, one must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. NOTES If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated electric starter, proceed to step 3. When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 8. For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally. 2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. See Figure 8. 3. Plug end of power cord into outlet. 4. Move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 9 on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 5. Use equipment according to instructions listed in the table and notes below. See Table 4. See Figure 10 on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Table 4. Priming Methods TH Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times. Below 0°F (-18°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times. 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 4 1 120V AC 220V AC 1. Power Cord to Outlet 2. Switch Box 3. Starter Button 4. Schuko Plug 5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Figure 8. Electrical Applications NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14