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... Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Flywheel Guard Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes ...could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe...
... Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Flywheel Guard Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes ...could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe...
Operator Manual
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... Figure 8. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil fill hole. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to shut off the ignition that supplies the spark plug with an Engine Stop Switch. Wipe away any spilled oil. Formula Compact Models 8 7 9 3 2 1 10 Formula Standard Models 76 8 5 4...cap back into oil filler tube. If oil reading on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Tighten securely. 6. Unscrew oil fill plug. 4. Muffler Guard 6. Spark Plug Cap 8. Tighten securely. 6. Pressing the switch to reach "FULL" level. Carburetor 3. Engine Components 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine...
... Figure 8. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil fill hole. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to shut off the ignition that supplies the spark plug with an Engine Stop Switch. Wipe away any spilled oil. Formula Compact Models 8 7 9 3 2 1 10 Formula Standard Models 76 8 5 4...cap back into oil filler tube. If oil reading on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Tighten securely. 6. Unscrew oil fill plug. 4. Muffler Guard 6. Spark Plug Cap 8. Tighten securely. 6. Pressing the switch to reach "FULL" level. Carburetor 3. Engine Components 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine...
Operator Manual
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... Tank ! WARNING An adult should start engine. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with spark plug removed. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Fuel Cap Insert Symbol Front View Bottom View Figure 11. See Figure 10. For example: • DO... expand without overflowing. 5. To prevent injury or death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from spark plug hole and ignite.
... Tank ! WARNING An adult should start engine. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with spark plug removed. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Fuel Cap Insert Symbol Front View Bottom View Figure 11. See Figure 10. For example: • DO... expand without overflowing. 5. To prevent injury or death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from spark plug hole and ignite.
Operator Manual
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...on this engine. WARNING An adult should still be warm but not hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. ...• Air-Cooled 181-789-14 VI. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. • Change oil after use . 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. WARNING Never store the engine with an electric starter. ...
...on this engine. WARNING An adult should still be warm but not hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. ...• Air-Cooled 181-789-14 VI. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. • Change oil after use . 1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. WARNING Never store the engine with an electric starter. ...
Operator Manual
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...Figures 28 and 29. 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 1. Optional Oil Drain Figure 31. Spark Plug Cap 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to spark plug. Optional Oil Fill Plug Figure 32. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 4. NOTE Used oil must be disposed of ... 3 and Table 2 on page 3. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. 11. Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Optional Extended Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 2. Fuel Fill...
...Figures 28 and 29. 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 1. Optional Oil Drain Figure 31. Spark Plug Cap 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to spark plug. Optional Oil Fill Plug Figure 32. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 4. NOTE Used oil must be disposed of ... 3 and Table 2 on page 3. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. 11. Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Optional Extended Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 2. Fuel Fill...
Operator Manual
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... the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE Contact your engine. Air Intake Screen 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec- To do this, you first need to be used for Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Levers and Linkage 2. Electrodes 3. B. C. Porcelain Figure 34. NEVER...
... the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE Contact your engine. Air Intake Screen 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec- To do this, you first need to be used for Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Levers and Linkage 2. Electrodes 3. B. C. Porcelain Figure 34. NEVER...
Operator Manual
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...the cylinder bore. Oil Cylinder Bore ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. ! Remove rag covering spark plug hole and install spark plug. 9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in the fuel tank inside a building with...during storage.) Proceed to two seconds. 7. See Figures 37 and 38 on next page. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Remove spark plug. 3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of storage. NOTES For engines equipped with an electric starter. • Turn off ...
...the cylinder bore. Oil Cylinder Bore ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. ! Remove rag covering spark plug hole and install spark plug. 9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in the fuel tank inside a building with...during storage.) Proceed to two seconds. 7. See Figures 37 and 38 on next page. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Remove spark plug. 3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of storage. NOTES For engines equipped with an electric starter. • Turn off ...
Operator Manual
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....com to extend the life of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug XI. Spark arrester must be installed. You may require use or...
....com to extend the life of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug XI. Spark arrester must be installed. You may require use or...
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.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1.Replace Paper Element 2.Check Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1.Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1.Replace Paper Element 2.Check Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1.Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
Operator Manual
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...modifications proximately caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. C. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under warranty of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that a part covered by Tecumseh Power Company according to its small off-road engines is delivered to Subsection 4 below . Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Evaporative Control System including components:...
...modifications proximately caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. C. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under warranty of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that a part covered by Tecumseh Power Company according to its small off-road engines is delivered to Subsection 4 below . Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Evaporative Control System including components:...