Operator Manual
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... oil filter) is tightened securely. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Oil Level Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181... Oil To operate engine you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is marked A.P.I. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Check oil level more...
... oil filter) is tightened securely. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Oil Level Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181... Oil To operate engine you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is marked A.P.I. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Check oil level more...
Operator Manual
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... oil to reach "FULL" level. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. Air Intake Screen 5. Oil Filter (Optional) 7. B. NEVER allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Stop engine and allow fuel to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications"... DO NOT start engine. Note oil level. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 If oil reading on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. See Figure 6 on page...
... oil to reach "FULL" level. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. Air Intake Screen 5. Oil Filter (Optional) 7. B. NEVER allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Stop engine and allow fuel to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications"... DO NOT start engine. Note oil level. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 If oil reading on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. See Figure 6 on page...
Operator Manual
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...if provided. • Disconnect battery at a proper collection center. 7. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are... wire and keep it away from grounding post, if provided. 11. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in death or serious injury. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Oil Drain Plug Location...
...if provided. • Disconnect battery at a proper collection center. 7. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are... wire and keep it away from grounding post, if provided. 11. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in death or serious injury. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Oil Drain Plug Location...
Operator Manual
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...inspect spark plug. 3. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Air Inlet 4. Electrodes 3. B. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. See Figure 21. 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 23. 5. Cooling Fins 2.... 5. Porcelain 181-887-14 Figure 23. See Figure 21. Levers and Linkage 3. Removing Debris from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with fingers. If either...
...inspect spark plug. 3. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Air Inlet 4. Electrodes 3. B. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. See Figure 21. 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 23. 5. Cooling Fins 2.... 5. Porcelain 181-887-14 Figure 23. See Figure 21. Levers and Linkage 3. Removing Debris from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with fingers. If either...
Operator Manual
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..., see "I. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove and inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. 5. Install foam pre-filter (see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or...press (DO NOT twist) until water is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Foam Pre-Filter 5. Air Cleaner Components 9. Running the engine faster than the speed set at unsafe speeds. G. NOTE DO NOT...
..., see "I. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove and inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. 5. Install foam pre-filter (see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or...press (DO NOT twist) until water is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Foam Pre-Filter 5. Air Cleaner Components 9. Running the engine faster than the speed set at unsafe speeds. G. NOTE DO NOT...
Operator Manual
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... maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table... Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug...
... maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table... Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug...
Operator Manual
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... modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of the new engine or equipment and to Subsection 4 below . Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. The Emissions Control Warranty... such emissions-related part. 4. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. 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 (if so equipped) Revised February 2008 ...
... modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of the new engine or equipment and to Subsection 4 below . Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. The Emissions Control Warranty... such emissions-related part. 4. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. 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 (if so equipped) Revised February 2008 ...