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...of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Tampering with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to ... of engine governor. ! Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14
...of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Tampering with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to ... of engine governor. ! Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14
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...If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Carburetor 9. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap... 8. B. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Spark Plug Wire 3. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Air Cleaner 7. NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II...
...If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Carburetor 9. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap... 8. B. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Spark Plug Wire 3. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Air Cleaner 7. NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II...
Operator Manual
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... or damage to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. Engines with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. See Figure 14. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure..."B. For example: • DO NOT use primer to start this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine. A. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning...
... or damage to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. Engines with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. See Figure 14. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure..."B. For example: • DO NOT use primer to start this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine. A. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning...
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... switch key to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in "RUN" range. Spark Plug Wire 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. To avoid carbon monoxide ...engine. 5. II. Move engine throttle control back to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Cap 2. Operate equipment control to "CHOKE" position. Starter Cord Handle 4. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is...
... switch key to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in "RUN" range. Spark Plug Wire 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. To avoid carbon monoxide ...engine. 5. II. Move engine throttle control back to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Cap 2. Operate equipment control to "CHOKE" position. Starter Cord Handle 4. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is...
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...Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 VII. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Failure to do so may lead to : • Check oil level ... NOTES For engines with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use ...
...Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 VII. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Failure to do so may lead to : • Check oil level ... NOTES For engines with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use ...
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... Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on and tightened securely. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Figure 32. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing ...oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. See Figures 30 and 31. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 31. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 30. Tip engine with the carburetor side up...
... Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on and tightened securely. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Figure 32. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing ...oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. See Figures 30 and 31. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 31. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 30. Tip engine with the carburetor side up...
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...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to fall below . The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a ... and oil fill cap/dipstick. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air...
...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Grounding Post Connection 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to fall below . The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a ... and oil fill cap/dipstick. See Table 1 and "III. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air...
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... a proper collection center. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Figure 38. Figure 40. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to step 1. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest...
... a proper collection center. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Figure 38. Figure 40. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to step 1. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest...
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...should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • ...to start engine. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Tighten securely. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. See Table 1 and "...
...should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • ...to start engine. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Tighten securely. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. See Table 1 and "...
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... Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Electrodes 3. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. D. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine.... Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. See Figure 46. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing ...
... Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Electrodes 3. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. D. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine.... Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. See Figure 46. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing ...
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...from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is NOT necessary to prevent corrosion during storage.) 7. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to lubricate the ...Step 5. Remove spark plug. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is consumed. b. Install spark plug. 9. II. See Figures 53 and 54. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when engine...
...from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is NOT necessary to prevent corrosion during storage.) 7. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to lubricate the ...Step 5. Remove spark plug. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is consumed. b. Install spark plug. 9. II. See Figures 53 and 54. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when engine...
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... do to be maintained in this manual. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of a spark arrester to prevent fires. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. XI... Dealer. 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 Hours...
... do to be maintained in this manual. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of a spark arrester to prevent fires. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. XI... Dealer. 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 Hours...
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... warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. 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 cap...
... warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. 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 cap...