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... you experience any engine exhaust. C. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 23. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be overcome and unable to ventilate engine exhaust...
... you experience any engine exhaust. C. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 23. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be overcome and unable to ventilate engine exhaust...
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... from muffler and rest of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Figure 1. F. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in serious injury or death. H. ...
... from muffler and rest of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Figure 1. F. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in serious injury or death. H. ...
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... to step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Tighten securely. 4. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back... To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I . If oil reading on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Spark Plug Cap 2. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7.
... to step 1. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Tighten securely. 4. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back... To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I . If oil reading on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Spark Plug Cap 2. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7.
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... Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Stop engine and allow it to do...
... Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Stop engine and allow it to do...
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... your engine, DO NOT attempt to original position between pushes. Electric Start Switch 2. Vent Hole Figure 14. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section...with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters Only one of starter you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with spark plug removed. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. Engine Throttle Control ...
... your engine, DO NOT attempt to original position between pushes. Electric Start Switch 2. Vent Hole Figure 14. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section...with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters Only one of starter you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with spark plug removed. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. Engine Throttle Control ...
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...below . NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Spark Plug Cap 2. Primer Bulb 6. "FAST" Position Figure 16. DO NOT attempt to start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST"... and start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. II. When engine starts: a. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. Spark Plug Wire 3. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter button ...
...below . NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Spark Plug Cap 2. Primer Bulb 6. "FAST" Position Figure 16. DO NOT attempt to start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST"... and start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. II. When engine starts: a. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. Spark Plug Wire 3. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter button ...
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... resulting in death or serious injury. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is equipped with...engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is important to equipment ...
... resulting in death or serious injury. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is equipped with...engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is important to equipment ...
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...181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Figure 30. Spark Plug Connection 3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided.... 2. I. See Figures 30 and 31. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. See Figure 33. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to ...
...181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Figure 30. Spark Plug Connection 3. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided.... 2. I. See Figures 30 and 31. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. See Figure 33. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to ...
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...and "III. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so ...from grounding post, if provided. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Tighten securely. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. See Figure 34. 13. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil and ...
...and "III. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. DO NOT allow oil level to fall below . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so ...from grounding post, if provided. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Tighten securely. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. See Figure 34. 13. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil and ...
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...Clean area around oil drain plug. 5. Figure 40. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil... wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. ...
...Clean area around oil drain plug. 5. Figure 40. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil... wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. ...
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...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to...Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil Fill Plug 9. ...
...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to...Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil Fill Plug 9. ...
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... Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Porcelain Figure 47. Resistor Spark Plug I . Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Install foam filter. C. See...debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for replacement. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in...
... Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Porcelain Figure 47. Resistor Spark Plug I . Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Install foam filter. C. See...debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for replacement. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in...
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...slowly using a full arm stroke. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to lubricate the cylinder bore. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. See "A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel ... • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 23 NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Figure 53....
...slowly using a full arm stroke. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to lubricate the cylinder bore. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. See "A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel ... • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 23 NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Figure 53....
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... 5. 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 ...maintained in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402...
... 5. 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 ...maintained in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402...
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... sufficient grounds 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. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSIONRELATED PARTS...
... sufficient grounds 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. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSIONRELATED PARTS...