Tecumseh Products TV085 Operator Manual - Page 7

C. Check the Following Items 1. Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in "ON", "RUN", or "START" position. See Figure 6. 2. Be sure vent hole on fuel fill cap is free of debris, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 3. Be sure that screw vent fuel fill cap, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. See Figure 7. 4. Place optional fuel valve in "OPEN" position, if fuel valve is present and all switches are on. See Figure 8. 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. Figure 6. ON/OFF Switch Vent Hole I + Screw Vent Figure 7. Fuel Cap Vent Hole and Optional Screw Vent Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 8. Fuel Valve Positions 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5