Tecumseh 850 - Manual (Page 3)

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ELECTRIC STARTER
(see Figure 4)
WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-
WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE
ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE STARTER MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBIL-
ITY OF INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
NOTE: If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated
electric starter, disregard instructions regarding power cord.
A. Connect power cord to switchbox on engine.
B. Plug other end of power cord (see Figure 4) into wall
receptacle.
IMPORTANT: When connecting power cord, always con-
nect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into wall
receptacle.
C. Move engine choke to “FULL”.
D. Push primer two or three times, making sure to cover vent
hole when pushing (see Figure 2). In temperatures below
15 0 F (-10 0 C), additional priming may be required.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown:
1. Leave choke in "OFF" position.
2. Push primer one time only.
E. Push starter button (see Figure 4) or turn ignition switch key
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to crank en-
gine.
F. When engine starts, release starter button and move choke
gradually to “OFF”.
G. If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and then
gradually to “OFF”.
H. Disconnect power cord (see Figure 4) from wall receptacle
first, and then from switchbox on engine.
IMPORTANT: When disconnecting power cord, always unplug
wall receptacle end first; then unplug switchbox on engine.
NOTE: The electric starter is thermally protected. If overheated,
it will stop automatically and can be restarted only when
it has cooled to a safe temperature (a wait of approxi-
mately 5-10 minutes is required).
If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not
start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service
Outlet.
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NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED,
POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST
CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND
DEADLY GAS.
KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY
FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIP-
MENT. NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY
AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 0 F (65 0 C). AVOID THESE AREAS.
NOTE: If engine is remotely controlled, see equipment
manufacturer’s instructions for control positions which
correspond to engine control positions in Figure 3.
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RECOIL STARTER:
A. Move choke lever on engine or equipment (see Figure 3)
to “FULL CHOKE”.
NOTE:
IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A
SHORT SHUTDOWN:
1. MOVE CHOKE TO “NO CHOKE” INSTEAD OF
“FULL CHOKE”.
2. DO NOT USE PRIMER.
B. Push primer 3-5 times (see Figure 2). Wait about two (2)
seconds between each push. ALWAYS COVER “VENT
HOLE” when pushing primer. See warm engine restart
“NOTE” above.
NOTE: Additional priming may be required, for initial
start only, if temperature is below 15 0 F/-10 0 C.
C. Grasp starter handle (see Figure 1) and pull rope out,
slowly, until it pulls slightly harder. Let rope rewind slowly.
Then pull rope with a rapid full arm stroke. Let rope return
to starter slowly.
NOTE: If engine fails to start after three (3) pulls, push
primer two (2) times and pull starter rope again.
D. When engine starts, move choke lever gradually to “NO
CHOKE”.
E. If engine falters, move choke lever immediately to “FULL
CHOKE” and then gradually to “NO CHOKE”.
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Figure 3
FULL CHOKE
(COLD ENGINE
START)
WARM UP
NO
CHOKE
(RUN)
CHOKE LEVER
Figure 4
SWITCHCORD
SWITCHBOX
STARTER
BUTTON
POWERCORD
Ù TO STARTER
Ù
TO OUTLET
120V A.C. APPLICATION