Tecumseh H30-40 - Manual (Page 11)

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B. Engines with Recoil Starters
Only one of the following two sections will apply to your
engine. See Table 4.
I. Engine With Primer Bulb
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, ensure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open and all switches
are on. See Figure 18.
3. Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufac-
ture’s instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to “FAST”
position or “HIGH” position. See Figure 19 or 20.
NOTE
Some engines are equipped with an optional Spring Loaded
Throttle Control. This spring loaded control is used to
ensure the throttle will return to engine idle speed if it is
released or if the cable fails. The throttle control must be in
the idle position when starting engine.
4. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return
completely to original position between pushes. See
Figure 21.
NOTES
Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 5 times.
DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in
equipment malfunction.
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 22.
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.
b. Next, pull 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. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.
Table 4. Engine Sections with Recoil Starter
If your engine has: Go to:
Primer Bulb Only Section B.I
Choke Only Section B.II
! WARNING
Figure 19. Typical Engine Symbols
Figure 20. Engine Speed Control Levers
Figure 21. Primer Bulb
Figure 22. Starter Cord Handle
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER
Remote Models
All Other Models
1. High Speed
2. Low Speed
3. Stop
1
3
2