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... that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Tampering with factory setting of... this engine 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 engine ...
... that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Tampering with factory setting of... this engine 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 engine ...
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...Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Spark Plug Wire 3. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. If oil reading on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Unscrew oil fill cap...add oil to avoid spilling. 5. NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see ...
...Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Spark Plug Wire 3. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. If oil reading on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step 1. Unscrew oil fill cap...add oil to avoid spilling. 5. NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Cap 2. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see ...
Operator Manual
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... air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figure 14. See Figure 12. Engines with spark plug removed. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your engine, first determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of engines. If... 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Engine Throttle Control 3. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine. V.
... air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See Figure 14. See Figure 12. Engines with spark plug removed. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your engine, first determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of engines. If... 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Engine Throttle Control 3. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine. V.
Operator Manual
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...see equipment manufacturer's instructions). NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position: a. Spark Plug Wire 3. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved ..." or "START" position. II. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine...
...see equipment manufacturer's instructions). NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position: a. Spark Plug Wire 3. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved ..." or "START" position. II. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine...
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...space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 14. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Engine...use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to equipment manufacturer's instructions. For...
...space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on page 14. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Engine...use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to equipment manufacturer's instructions. For...
Operator Manual
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... parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil flow, so it away from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. Spark Plug Connection 3. Fuel Fill Cap Carburetor Side Up 2 NOTE Used... to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. Oil Fill...
... parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil flow, so it away from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. See Figure 32. Spark Plug Connection 3. Fuel Fill Cap Carburetor Side Up 2 NOTE Used... to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. Oil Fill...
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...provided. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. See Table 1 and "III. Tighten securely. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. See Figure 34...Figure 35. Figure 37. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in ...
...provided. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. See Table 1 and "III. Tighten securely. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. See Figure 34...Figure 35. Figure 37. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in ...
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...-14 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. 1. Place approved recyclable oil container...
...-14 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Fuel Fill Cap NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. 1. Place approved recyclable oil container...
Operator Manual
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.... Grounding Post Connection 2. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. 8. Oil Fill Plug 9. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
.... Grounding Post Connection 2. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. 8. Oil Fill Plug 9. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Figure 43. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
Operator Manual
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...) until completely dry. Follow instructions for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. If either is clear. 3. Resistor Spark Plug I . NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19... extremely dusty conditions. Removing Debris from the following air cleaners; Electrodes 3. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Cooling Fins 2. Install foam filter. D. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft...
...) until completely dry. Follow instructions for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. If either is clear. 3. Resistor Spark Plug I . NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19... extremely dusty conditions. Removing Debris from the following air cleaners; Electrodes 3. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Cooling Fins 2. Install foam filter. D. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft...
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... a full arm stroke. Proceed to pour fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. IV. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Run the engine while waiting..." instructions on page 22. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is consumed. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to empty fuel that contains stabilizer...
... a full arm stroke. Proceed to pour fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. IV. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Run the engine while waiting..." instructions on page 22. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is consumed. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 5. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to empty fuel that contains stabilizer...
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... on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is Warm 1. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...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 ...
... on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is Warm 1. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...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 ...
Operator Manual
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... warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the use voids this ECS Warranty shall be warranted for 24 consecutive months thereafter. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period...
... warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the use voids this ECS Warranty shall be warranted for 24 consecutive months thereafter. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period...