Tecumseh Products OH195EP Operator Manual - Page 8

D. Engine Stop Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Stop Switch. This rocker switch is used to shut off the ignition that supplies the spark plug with power. Pressing the "OFF" position will turn the engine off when it is running. This switch must be in the "ON" position or the engine will not start. See Figure 12. E. Optional Fuel Valve Some engines are equipped with an optional fuel valve. See Figure 13. V. Starting Your Engine WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should start this engine. Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. WARNING If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. This section contains starting instructions for several different types of engines. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of starter you have. If you have an electric starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. If you have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 8. A. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 3. Table 3. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Go to: Section A.I Section A.II I. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to "FAST" position. See Figures 11 and 12. Page 6 STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 11. Typical Engine Symbols 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Carburetor 2. Primer 3. Muffler 4. Spark Plug Cap 5. Oil Fill Cap 6. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Engine Stop Switch 8. Starter Cord Handle 9. Speed Control 10. Air Cleaner Figure 12. Engine Components Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 13. Fuel Valve Positions 181-1032-14