Operator Manual
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... the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! F. Avoid Burns and Fire from...
... the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! F. Avoid Burns and Fire from...
Operator Manual
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... and level. 2. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 4. Muffler Guard 5. Starter Cord Handle Figure 8. Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back...
... and level. 2. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to step 1. Wipe away any spilled oil. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 4. Muffler Guard 5. Starter Cord Handle Figure 8. Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back...
Operator Manual
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... carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to do so may VOID YOUR...
... carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to do so may VOID YOUR...
Operator Manual
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...present (see "A. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Engines with Electric Starters 1. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on page 10. ... thru 20 on page 9. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 16. A. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel Valve Positions STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 15.
...present (see "A. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Engines with Electric Starters 1. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on page 10. ... thru 20 on page 9. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 16. A. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel Valve Positions STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 15.
Operator Manual
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... control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Climate Guard ! Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 20. When engine starts: a. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Finally, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. If...
... control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Climate Guard ! Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 20. When engine starts: a. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Finally, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. If...
Operator Manual
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... Figures 24 thru 26. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. B. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on. 3. Engines with Recoil Starters 1. Engine Components Climate Guard !
... Figures 24 thru 26. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. B. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on. 3. Engines with Recoil Starters 1. Engine Components Climate Guard !
Operator Manual
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... rope slowly to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. Starter Cord Handle 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Grasp starter cord handle. See Figures 24 thru 26. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved... recoil mechanism. 6. b. If engine fails to start engine. 9. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to restart engine. 7. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury.
... rope slowly to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. Starter Cord Handle 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Grasp starter cord handle. See Figures 24 thru 26. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved... recoil mechanism. 6. b. If engine fails to start engine. 9. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to restart engine. 7. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury.
Operator Manual
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.... • Remove ignition key, if provided. 1 2 3 1. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is running. Maintenance WARNING To...
.... • Remove ignition key, if provided. 1 2 3 1. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is running. Maintenance WARNING To...
Operator Manual
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... in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your...
... in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your...
Operator Manual
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... arrester cover that reads "Screen Type 36085". To prevent serious injury from your engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from grounding post, if provided. Proceed to "OFF" position. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure...Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. Oil...
... arrester cover that reads "Screen Type 36085". To prevent serious injury from your engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from grounding post, if provided. Proceed to "OFF" position. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure...Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. Oil...