Tecumseh SNOW KING LH195SA - Manual (Page 12)

Page 10 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine 181-1275-14
A. Engines with Electric Starters
If you have a recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil
Starters" instructions on page 13.
Some electric starters are equipped
with a 120V A.C. Three-Wire Power
Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V A.C.
household current. It must be properly grounded at all
times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from
electrical shock.
a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault
Interrupted (G.F.I.) Three-Wire Grounded System; if
you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician.
b. If your house wiring does not have a G.F.I. Three-
Wire Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS
ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION.
c. If your house wiring is grounded and a G.F.I. Three-
Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the
location where your starter will be used, one must be
installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING
THE ELECTRIC STARTER.
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufac-
turer’s instructions) is open and all switches are on.
See Figure 19.
NOTES
If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated
electric starter, proceed to step 4.
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 20.
European 220V A.C. Applications use an appropriate
grounded extension lead, available locally.
3. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.
See Figure 20.
4. Plug end of power cord into outlet.
! WARNING
Figure 19. Fuel Valve Positions
Figure 20. Electric Starter Connections
Fuel Tank
Fuel Valve “OPEN”
Position Shown
Turn Valve
Clockwise To
“OFF” Position
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6. Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine
1
5
2
3
120V A.C.
1
5
2
3
4
220V A.C.
6