Tecumseh Products OV490EA Operator Manual - Page 10
Engines with Recoil Starters
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B. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 4. Table 4. Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine has: Combined Speed and Choke Control Independent Speed and Choke Controls Go to: Section B.I Section B.II I. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move combined control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 13 and 14. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move combined control to "FAST" instead of "CHOKE" or "START" position. See Figures 13 and 14. WARNING 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 combined control to "FAST" position. b. Next, move combined control to desired speed in "RUN" range. NOTES If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved to "FAST" position: a. Momentarily move combined control back to "CHOKE" position b. Next, move combined control to "FAST" position. c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in "RUN" range. If engine dies after combined control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine. . Figure 13. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 15. Recoil Starter 5. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move combined control lever to "FAST" position and pull the starter rope. 6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined control in the "FAST" position, move combined control to "FULL CHOKE" position and pull the starter rope again. 7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14