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... capable of 2.5 gallons or less. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 13. Maintenance" instructions on page 23. To avoid serious injury or death, be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure whether they are easier...
... capable of 2.5 gallons or less. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 13. Maintenance" instructions on page 23. To avoid serious injury or death, be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure whether they are easier...
Operator Manual
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... damage. WARNING Use of engine. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Typical...2. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. G. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Always wear hearing protection when ...
... damage. WARNING Use of engine. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Typical...2. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. G. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Always wear hearing protection when ...
Operator Manual
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...for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I . If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Tighten securely. 6. Spark Plug Wire 3. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Primer Bulb 8. B. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil .... 5. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Spark Plug Cap 2. Carburetor 9. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 4. Be sure engine is upright and level...
...for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I . If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Tighten securely. 6. Spark Plug Wire 3. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Primer Bulb 8. B. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap/dipstick from oil .... 5. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Spark Plug Cap 2. Carburetor 9. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 4. Be sure engine is upright and level...
Operator Manual
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... up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. C. Move machine away 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 fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. See Figure 10. 6. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful...
... up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. C. Move machine away 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 fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. See Figure 10. 6. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful...
Operator Manual
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...may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your engine. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. This section contains starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely... to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In order to locate the instructions that apply to original position between pushes. Engines with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is...
...may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your engine. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. This section contains starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely... to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In order to locate the instructions that apply to original position between pushes. Engines with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is...
Operator Manual
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... or ignition switch key. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Spark Plug Wire 3. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved... When engine starts: a. Move engine throttle control back to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Cap 2. Primer Bulb 6. Carburetor 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If...
... or ignition switch key. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Spark Plug Wire 3. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved... When engine starts: a. Move engine throttle control back to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Cap 2. Primer Bulb 6. Carburetor 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If...
Operator Manual
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...Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. VI. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided.... Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running. VII. See "A. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25...
...Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. VI. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided.... Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running. VII. See "A. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25...
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...and 31. See "G. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 31. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. See Figure.../Plug" instructions on the engine (see "II. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment...
...and 31. See "G. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 31. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. See Figure.../Plug" instructions on the engine (see "II. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment...
Operator Manual
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...ground. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Tighten securely. Figure 34. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. ... damage. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Wipe away any spilled...
...ground. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Tighten securely. Figure 34. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. ... damage. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Wipe away any spilled...
Operator Manual
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...instructions). 6. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. II. Figure 40. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "I. Be sure you find the correct oil... drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed...
...instructions). 6. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. II. Figure 40. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "I. Be sure you find the correct oil... drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed...
Operator Manual
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... 1 and "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figures 43 thru 45. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figure 42. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil...Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil....
... 1 and "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figures 43 thru 45. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figure 42. 11. Wipe away any spilled oil...Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil....
Operator Manual
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...press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Replace spark plug if porcelain is present, see "I . NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps ...continue reading instructions below . Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Resistor Spark Plug I . Rinse thoroughly until all dirt is clear. 3. Install foam filter. Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 47. 5. Air Intake Screen 3. Clean daily if used for the air cleaner...
...press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Replace spark plug if porcelain is present, see "I . NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps ...continue reading instructions below . Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Resistor Spark Plug I . Rinse thoroughly until all dirt is clear. 3. Install foam filter. Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 47. 5. Air Intake Screen 3. Clean daily if used for the air cleaner...
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...below . NOTE If you have prepared your fuel tank. To prevent serious injury from fuel tank. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to "OFF" ....) c. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before emptying fuel from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from your fuel for short-term...
...below . NOTE If you have prepared your fuel tank. To prevent serious injury from fuel tank. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to "OFF" ....) c. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before emptying fuel from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from your fuel for short-term...
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...www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. If you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered .... X. 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 Every 25...
...www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. If you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered .... X. 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 Every 25...
Operator Manual
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... for failures of any warranted, emissionsrelated part under this ECS Warranty and shall be warranted for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Evaporative Control System including components: a) Fuel line(s) b) Fuel filter c) Canister (if so equipped) d) Fuel tank (if so equipped) e) Fuel fill...
... for failures of any warranted, emissionsrelated part under this ECS Warranty and shall be warranted for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Evaporative Control System including components: a) Fuel line(s) b) Fuel filter c) Canister (if so equipped) d) Fuel tank (if so equipped) e) Fuel fill...