Operator Manual
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...of engine governor. ! F. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Figure 1. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Avoid Accidental .... • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. WARNING Use of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from muffler and rest of engine. DO...
...of engine governor. ! F. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Figure 1. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Avoid Accidental .... • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. WARNING Use of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from muffler and rest of engine. DO...
Operator Manual
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... on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean...to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Carburetor 9. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Cap...
... on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean...to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Carburetor 9. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Cap...
Operator Manual
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...Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Engine Throttle Control 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. See Figure 14. Engines with spark plug removed. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb ... 2. Only allow children to start this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of engines. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If your engine has: Go to your Authorized...
...Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Engine Throttle Control 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. See Figure 14. Engines with spark plug removed. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb ... 2. Only allow children to start this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of engines. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If your engine has: Go to your Authorized...
Operator Manual
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...Figure 12 on page 7. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Wire 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Move engine throttle ... repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. When engine starts: a. c. Spark Plug Cap 2. Air Cleaner 5. Carburetor 7. "SLOW" Position 2. Choke Only 1. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors...
...Figure 12 on page 7. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Wire 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Move engine throttle ... repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. When engine starts: a. c. Spark Plug Cap 2. Air Cleaner 5. Carburetor 7. "SLOW" Position 2. Choke Only 1. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors...
Operator Manual
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... of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use. Failure to do so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. VII. ... serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to : • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. ...
... of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use. Failure to do so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. VII. ... serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to : • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. ...
Operator Manual
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... 2. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G. See Figure 32. Figure 30. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Figure 32. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. I. Oil...If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the side with the carburetor side up . See Figure 33. ...
... 2. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G. See Figure 32. Figure 30. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Figure 32. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. I. Oil...If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the side with the carburetor side up . See Figure 33. ...
Operator Manual
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.... Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Tighten securely. See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. The filter should be changed every 100... operating hours or at least once a year. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 8....
.... Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Tighten securely. See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. The filter should be changed every 100... operating hours or at least once a year. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 8....
Operator Manual
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... oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Figure 38. Grounding Post Connection 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to position the oil...
... oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Figure 38. Grounding Post Connection 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to position the oil...
Operator Manual
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...often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Figure 42. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • ...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Figure 43. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. See Table 1 and "III. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to ...
...often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Figure 42. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • ...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Figure 43. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. See Table 1 and "III. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to ...
Operator Manual
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...for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Resistor Spark Plug I . Install foam filter. C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in. (0.76 mm) if ... 2. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 B. Wash in a clean cloth and...
...for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Resistor Spark Plug I . Install foam filter. C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in. (0.76 mm) if ... 2. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 B. Wash in a clean cloth and...
Operator Manual
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...provided. 10. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. II. See Figures 53 and 54. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when engine is started. For engines equipped with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where ...necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Proceed to spark plug before emptying fuel from engine. 2. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run...
...provided. 10. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. II. See Figures 53 and 54. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when engine is started. For engines equipped with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where ...necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Proceed to spark plug before emptying fuel from engine. 2. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run...
Operator Manual
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... your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you may purchase one of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". X. XI. Preventing Forest, ...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 Hours or Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Or Before Each Use ...
... your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you may purchase one of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". X. XI. Preventing Forest, ...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 Hours or Before Each Use Every 5 Hours Or Before Each Use ...
Operator Manual
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... workmanship which, at any warranted, emissionsrelated part under this ECS Warranty and shall be performed at no charge to Subsection 4 below . Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. B. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSIONRELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is delivered...
... workmanship which, at any warranted, emissionsrelated part under this ECS Warranty and shall be performed at no charge to Subsection 4 below . Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. B. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSIONRELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is delivered...