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WARNING-24:1- Disregard instructions on oil
containers. Do not mix directly in fuel tank. Do not use
multi-viscosity oils. Use high speed air cooled 2-cycle oil.
U.S Imperial Metric
Gas Oil
Gal. Oz.
Gas Oil
Gal. Oz.
Gas Oil
Gal. Oz.
1 5
2 10
1 6
2 12
4 166
8 322
To start engine, place the unit in a flat, clear area.
ON/OFF SWITCH
ON/OFF
SWITCH
Fig. 5
Move the On/Off Switch to the 'I" position.
WARNING: If you are unable to start this engine
after following instructions in this manual, contact your
Authorized Tecumseh 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 liquids 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.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well -ventilated area.
Move rocker switch to "I" position.
Move choke control lever to "Full Choke" Position (see
equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Fig. 7
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Note:
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position.
CAUTION: DO NOT start engine without pushing
in yellow compression relief valve FIRST. Failure to do so
may result in bruised fingers and accidental equipment
movement which could result in minor or moderate
injury.
Note:
Yellow compression relief valve will "pop" outward once
engine starts.
Push yellow compression relief valve in. See Fig. 8.4.
Fig. 6 Typical Engine Choke Symbol
Fig. 7 Switch and Full Choke Positions
Fig. 8 Yellow Compression Relief Valve
Switch in "ON" Position
Full Choke Position
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