Tecumseh 8hp engine

[Sam in WA]

Does anyone have experience with a Tecumseh TVXL195 8hp engine not wanting to start when cold but starting on the first pull when warm? It will not start when cold unless you crank it forever or use starting fluid. There is no electric starter on this engine. I have also removed the muffler and replaced it with a straight pipe.

 

[RobMD]

what kind of choke is on this? automatic? if so, then it must be stuck?

 

[Sam from WA]

The choke is actuated by the throttle linkage. when the throttle is open as far as possible, the chok is on. the choke operates as it should, fully open or fully closed.

 

[Anonymous-0]

If the chock is closing all the way,there is an air leak at one of the carborator gaskets or the valves need set.Be sure chock is closing all the way by holding it close with a small screwdriver and watch if chock rod moves.

 

[El Toro]

I would set the choke in the closed position and crank the engine with the throttle near an idle.
I had a 10hp Tecumseh on a log splitter and it was a rope start and it started in the cold. It had a hand choke that you could set closed or partially closed. You should let it idle for a few minutes to warm up. Then increase the speed. Hal

 

[LenND]

I have an8 hp Tecumseh on my generator and had the same problem. I found the elbow that runs from carb to block was broke and was letting too much air in intake. Put some JB weld on it --works like new.

 

[rwp]

Go to your small engine service and ask them for
a primer that mounts on to the flywheel cover.
They use these on snowblowers. I have one on mine
and you only need to push it about 5 times. It
usually starts up with one pull.