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... 13 VII. Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. Maintenance Intervals 24 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
... 13 VII. Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. Maintenance Intervals 24 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
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...such as barns, garages, basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. NEVER allow children to start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine ...containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. Only allow children to refuel this engine. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 23. Only allow children to use this engine. General Safety Precautions ! To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer...
...such as barns, garages, basements, carports, under dwellings, or in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. NEVER allow children to start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine ...containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. Only allow children to refuel this engine. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 23. Only allow children to use this engine. General Safety Precautions ! To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer...
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... Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Grounding Post Connection 2. NEVER tamper with...
... Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Grounding Post Connection 2. NEVER tamper with...
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... season or stored for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may use of oil to use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Before Starting Your Engine A. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl...
... season or stored for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may use of oil to use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Before Starting Your Engine A. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl...
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Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. See Figure 7 on page 4. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. See Figure 10. 6. NEVER allow fuel to refuel this engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. ... cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is spilled DO NOT start engine. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. C. Fuel vapors can explode. Avoid creating any source...
Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. See Figure 7 on page 4. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. See Figure 10. 6. NEVER allow fuel to refuel this engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. ... cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is spilled DO NOT start engine. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. C. Fuel vapors can explode. Avoid creating any source...
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... A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to your engine, first determine what type of engines. Doing so will apply to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine. Vent Hole Figure 14. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If...in a well-ventilated area. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. See Figure 14. Electric Start Switch 2. V. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. If you are experienced and capable of the following instructions in ...
... A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to your engine, first determine what type of engines. Doing so will apply to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine. Vent Hole Figure 14. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If...in a well-ventilated area. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. See Figure 14. Electric Start Switch 2. V. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. If you are experienced and capable of the following instructions in ...
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...Position Figure 16. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter...reading instructions below. 3. "RUN" Range 3. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter ...
...Position Figure 16. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter...reading instructions below. 3. "RUN" Range 3. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter ...
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... If engine dies after a short shutdown. Equipment Control Figure 17. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. Primer Bulb 2. See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. Release starter button or...is moved to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "FAST" position: a. "RUN" Range 3. ...
... If engine dies after a short shutdown. Equipment Control Figure 17. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. Primer Bulb 2. See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. Release starter button or...is moved to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "FAST" position: a. "RUN" Range 3. ...
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...the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "SLOW" Position 2. I Section B.II Section B.III 3 2 1 1. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Equipment Control Figure 21. If engine fails... continue to run, move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. 7. If engine does NOT start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and...
...the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "SLOW" Position 2. I Section B.II Section B.III 3 2 1 1. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Equipment Control Figure 21. If engine fails... continue to run, move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. 7. If engine does NOT start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and...
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... the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Return rope slowly to original position between pushes. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions. ...and try again. 6. DO NOT attempt to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position. See Figure 24. ...
... the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Return rope slowly to original position between pushes. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions. ...and try again. 6. DO NOT attempt to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position. See Figure 24. ...
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...If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position: a. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 25. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. 6. NOTE Following the... position and start engine. 8. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. "FAST" Position Figure 27. If engine fails to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer....
...If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position: a. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 25. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. 6. NOTE Following the... position and start engine. 8. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. "FAST" Position Figure 27. If engine fails to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer....
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... has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away...
... has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 4. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away...
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... your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See "G. Grounding Post Connection 2. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. I. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the...
... your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See "G. Grounding Post Connection 2. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. I. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the...
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... a level upright position with recommended oil. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to start engine. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Clean area around oil fill...
... a level upright position with recommended oil. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to start engine. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Clean area around oil fill...
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... instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. See Figure 40. 3. See Figures 38 and 39. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
... instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. See Figure 40. 3. See Figures 38 and 39. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions).
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... malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Doing so may...
... malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Doing so may...
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B. Check electrode gap with one of fire. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Rinse thoroughly until all dirt is cracked or ...
B. Check electrode gap with one of fire. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Rinse thoroughly until all dirt is cracked or ...
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...before attempting to avoid death or serious injury. 3. See "II. Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Proceed to "START" position. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine or siphon ...fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to start engine. If you operate the engine during all engine switches to Step 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Immediately release...
...before attempting to avoid death or serious injury. 3. See "II. Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Proceed to "START" position. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine or siphon ...fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to start engine. If you operate the engine during all engine switches to Step 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Immediately release...