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... away from muffler and rest of engines for additional information. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes...• Remove ignition key, if provided. Tampering with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • ...
... away from muffler and rest of engines for additional information. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes...• Remove ignition key, if provided. Tampering with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • ...
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... oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug Cap 2. Starter Cord Handle 5. Carburetor 9. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" ...; Air-Cooled Page 5 Filling Oil Sump I . Tighten securely. 4. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Primer Bulb 8. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Screw...
... oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug Cap 2. Starter Cord Handle 5. Carburetor 9. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" ...; Air-Cooled Page 5 Filling Oil Sump I . Tighten securely. 4. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Primer Bulb 8. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Screw...
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... engine or pull on page 10. Doing so will apply to your engine has: Go to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with spark plug removed. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . If...death, an adult should start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Equipment Control Figure 12. A. Table 3. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft •...
... engine or pull on page 10. Doing so will apply to your engine has: Go to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with spark plug removed. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . If...death, an adult should start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Equipment Control Figure 12. A. Table 3. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft •...
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... to start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position instead of "CHOKE" or "START" position. b. b. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. NOTE If... again. 6. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. Spark Plug Wire 3. Starter Cord Handle 4. Air Cleaner 5. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to restart...
... to start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position instead of "CHOKE" or "START" position. b. b. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. NOTE If... again. 6. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. Spark Plug Wire 3. Starter Cord Handle 4. Air Cleaner 5. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to restart...
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...engine is warm. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. See "A. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Engine should perform ... use . Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are ...
...engine is warm. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. See "A. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Engine should perform ... use . Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are ...
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...cap/dipstick. 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to step 1. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. See Figure 33. 7. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/.... 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Connection 3. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. See Figures 30 and 31. Oil...
...cap/dipstick. 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to step 1. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. See Figure 33. 7. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/.... 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Connection 3. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. See Figures 30 and 31. Oil...
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... continue reading instructions below the "ADD" mark on page 4. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Grounding Post Connection 2. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at ...least once a year. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 8. Place engine back onto a ...
... continue reading instructions below the "ADD" mark on page 4. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Grounding Post Connection 2. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at ...least once a year. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 8. Place engine back onto a ...
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... Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 40. Page 16 Figure 41.... Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to step 1. Figure 38. Grounding Post Connection 2. Clean area ...
... Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 40. Page 16 Figure 41.... Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to step 1. Figure 38. Grounding Post Connection 2. Clean area ...
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...filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Contact your Authorized ... is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below....
...filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Contact your Authorized ... is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below....
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.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below . After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER ...to be used in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Install spark plug and tighten securely. B. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. ...
.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below . After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER ...to be used in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Install spark plug and tighten securely. B. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. ...
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...or death, DO NOT pour fuel from fuel tank. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. To prevent serious injury from spark plug. Remove spark plug. 3. Spark Plug Connection Figure 54. Proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch ...To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Figure 53. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is consumed. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for ...
...or death, DO NOT pour fuel from fuel tank. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. To prevent serious injury from spark plug. Remove spark plug. 3. Spark Plug Connection Figure 54. Proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch ...To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Figure 53. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is consumed. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for ...
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... 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 ... one from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Table 5. X. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-...
... 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 ... one from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Table 5. X. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-...
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...-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped...
...-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped...