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...-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Maintenance Intervals 24 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. Storing Your Engine 22...
...-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Maintenance Intervals 24 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. Storing Your Engine 22...
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...30OC -20OC -10OC 0OC 10OC 20OC 30OC 40OC Table 2. Doing so may cause internal engine damage. III. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Oil To operate engine you need to : • Check oil level before each use of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. Pints (.62 liters). SAE... 10W40 is NOT recommended. B. You may result in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. NEVER use fuel left over to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick or to ...
...30OC -20OC -10OC 0OC 10OC 20OC 30OC 40OC Table 2. Doing so may cause internal engine damage. III. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Oil To operate engine you need to : • Check oil level before each use of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. Pints (.62 liters). SAE... 10W40 is NOT recommended. B. You may result in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. NEVER use fuel left over to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick or to ...
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.../Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Note oil level. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure...
.../Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Note oil level. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure...
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... 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 engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Stop engine and allow fuel to avoid spilling. Clean area around fuel fill...
... 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 engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Stop engine and allow fuel to avoid spilling. Clean area around fuel fill...
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...operated in death or serious injury. Doing so may lead to serious injury or death. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is important to perform ... Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES For engines with a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to the grounding post, if provided...
...operated in death or serious injury. Doing so may lead to serious injury or death. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is important to perform ... Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES For engines with a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to the grounding post, if provided...
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... to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. I. See Figures 30 and 31. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection... spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 16. 1. See "G. Draining Oil Sump Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the...
... to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. I. See Figures 30 and 31. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection... spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 16. 1. See "G. Draining Oil Sump Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the...
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...with the wheels touching the ground. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year...8226; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so may result in oil carry-over to fall below . Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...
...with the wheels touching the ground. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year...8226; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so may result in oil carry-over to fall below . Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...
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...manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 38 and 39. See Figure 40. 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Figure 40. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark ...plug. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to the grounding post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. II. See "G" Avoid ...
...manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 38 and 39. See Figure 40. 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Figure 40. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark ...plug. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to the grounding post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. II. See "G" Avoid ...
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... making sure to start engine. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Plug 9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Connect spark plug ...wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. See Figures 43 thru 45. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • ...
... making sure to start engine. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Plug 9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Connect spark plug ...wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. See Figures 43 thru 45. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • ...
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... ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on this page, and/or "II. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install foam filter. C. Replace...
... ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on this page, and/or "II. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install foam filter. C. Replace...
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NOTE DO NOT put oil on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Push ...
NOTE DO NOT put oil on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Push ...
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... injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from spark plug hole. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it stops from fuel tank. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Remove spark plug. 3. Cover spark plug hole with rag to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, ...if provided. 2. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to "START" position. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. •...
... injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from spark plug hole. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it stops from fuel tank. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Remove spark plug. 3. Cover spark plug hole with rag to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, ...if provided. 2. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to "START" position. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. •...
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..., brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time ...Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 ...
..., brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time ...Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 ...