Tecumseh Products LV148SA Operator Manual - Page 9
Recoil Starter Cord Handle, Choke Control Positions, Top Side, of Engine, No
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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: 6. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 14. 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 recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate engine, proceed as follows: a. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible. b. Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter to break up ice; these two steps should only be done when starter is frozen. 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 7 and try again. 8. When engine starts: a. Move Choke Control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. b. Next, move Choke Control to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figures 12 and 15. 9. Move Engine Speed Control to desired speed in "RUN" range. NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke 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. See Figures 12 and 15. If engine dies after Choke Control is to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 4 thru 9 to restart engine. 10. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. See Figure 15. 11. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 12. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Figure 14. Recoil Starter Cord Handle Top Side of Engine 1 2 3 1. No Choke 2. 1/2 Choke 3. Full Choke Figure 15. Choke Control Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7