Tecumseh Products TV085 Operator Manual - Page 10

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. See Figures 11 and 12 on page 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 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 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, repeat steps 2 thru 7. 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. Figure 16. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instructions. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. 1. Move remote control on equipment, or engine mounted control, or any ignition stop switch on engine, to "STOP" or "OFF" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 6, 10 and 15 beginning on page 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 2. Close air vent screw on fuel fill cap, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 7 on page 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. Figure 17. Typical Spark Plug Connection CAUTION The exhaust deflector and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, STAY AWAY from these areas. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 16 and 17. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Page 8 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-624-14