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... approved red GASOLINE container to use this engine. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 13. D. NOT everyone who is capable of the engine, especially by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can explode. General Safety Precautions !
... approved red GASOLINE container to use this engine. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 13. D. NOT everyone who is capable of the engine, especially by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can explode. General Safety Precautions !
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...during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. WARNING Use of...with the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from hot areas of engine. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. F. Grounding Post Connection 2. G. Avoid Burns and Fire from ...
...during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. WARNING Use of...with the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from hot areas of engine. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. F. Grounding Post Connection 2. G. Avoid Burns and Fire from ...
Operator Manual
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... an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil filler tube. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Air Cleaner 7. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT... page 14. II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Primer Bulb 8. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Spark Plug Cap 2.
... an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil filler tube. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Air Cleaner 7. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT... page 14. II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Primer Bulb 8. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Spark Plug Cap 2.
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..., follow these instructions: 1. To prevent injury or death 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. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. NEVER allow it...
..., follow these instructions: 1. To prevent injury or death 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. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. NEVER allow it...
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Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of the following instructions in this ... SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Only allow children to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14...
Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of the following instructions in this ... SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Only allow children to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with spark plug removed. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14...
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... engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Starter Cord Handle 4. Primer Bulb 6. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 9.
... engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Starter Cord Handle 4. Primer Bulb 6. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 9.
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...To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. See "A. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to ".... WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from recent use and remove ignition key...
...To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. See "A. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to ".... WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from recent use and remove ignition key...
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.... 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Oil...Side Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1. See Figure 33. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). ...
.... 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Oil...Side Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1. See Figure 33. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). ...
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.... NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Afterward,... upright position with recommended oil. DO NOT allow oil level to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Fill...
.... NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Afterward,... upright position with recommended oil. DO NOT allow oil level to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Fill...
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...oil drain plug and tighten securely. Page 16 Figure 41. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Figure 38. Oil Fill Cap/...Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at a proper ...
...oil drain plug and tighten securely. Page 16 Figure 41. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Figure 38. Oil Fill Cap/...Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at a proper ...
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...Figure 44. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. See Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Oil Fill ...Plug 9. See Figures 43 thru 45. See Table 1 and "III. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. See Figure 42. 11. Figure 42. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated...
...Figure 44. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. See Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Oil Fill ...Plug 9. See Figures 43 thru 45. See Table 1 and "III. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. See Figure 42. 11. Figure 42. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated...
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...46. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. See Figure 47. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or ...dirt accumulation. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT...
...46. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. See Figure 47. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or ...dirt accumulation. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT...
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...For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to pour fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel tank. III. See "A. Clean Engine" instructions on page 22. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions ...with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Immediately release starter button or turn ...
...For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to pour fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel tank. III. See "A. Clean Engine" instructions on page 22. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions ...with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Immediately release starter button or turn ...
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...promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If you can do to extend the life of a spark arrester to prevent fires. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is Warm 1. 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...
...promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If you can do to extend the life of a spark arrester to prevent fires. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is Warm 1. 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...
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... the ECS Warranty Period, will be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. The Emission Regulations may not be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. B. If...
... the ECS Warranty Period, will be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. The Emission Regulations may not be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. B. If...