Tecumseh Products TM049 Operator Manual - Page 9

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 13. 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. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 7. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke lever to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 14. b. Next, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. 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 control to "1/2 CHOKE" until engine runs smoothly. c. Finally, move control to "NO CHOKE" position. If engine dies after choke is moved to "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine. 8. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move choke control lever to "NO CHOKE" position. • Push yellow compression relief valve in. • Pull starter rope again. 9. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. • Push yellow compression relief valve in. • Pull starter rope again. 10. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Figure 13. Starter Cord Handle Location 3 21 1. Full Choke 2. 1/2 Choke 3. No Choke Figure 14. Choke Lever Position 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7