Tecumseh Products LH358 Operator Manual - Page 13
Vertical Mounted Choke Control
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WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 28. 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. NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism. 6. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. See Figures 26 and 27. b. Next, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. c. Finally, move engine speed control to desired speed in "RUN" range. See Figures 24 and 25 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 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. 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 to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine. 7. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 1 2 3 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "NO CHOKE" Position 3. "1/2 CHOKE" Position Figure 26. Horizontal Mounted Choke Control 3 2 1 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 27. Vertical Mounted Choke Control 181-630-14 Figure 28. Starter Cord Handle Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11