Operator Manual
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...containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Service "SL/SJ". Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. DO NOT allow oil level to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of ... use fuel left over to operate properly. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is 39 ounces or 21/2 U.S. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is warm. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE ...
...containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Service "SL/SJ". Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. DO NOT allow oil level to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of ... use fuel left over to operate properly. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is 39 ounces or 21/2 U.S. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is warm. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE ...
Operator Manual
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...cap. Spark Plug Wire 4. Filling Oil Sump 1. C. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. 4 5 6 1 2 3 1. Be sure engine is below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to cool before starting engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Air Filter 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page...can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Filling Fuel Tank ! Oil Filter (Optional) 8. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to expand without overflowing....
...cap. Spark Plug Wire 4. Filling Oil Sump 1. C. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. 4 5 6 1 2 3 1. Be sure engine is below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to cool before starting engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Air Filter 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page...can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Filling Fuel Tank ! Oil Filter (Optional) 8. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to expand without overflowing....
Operator Manual
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...be changed more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with recommended oil. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Fill with potential sources of such operation. ! NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should still be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper... ignition key, if provided. See Figure 20. See "G. Doing so may lead to start engine. Changing the oil filter requires that additional oil be disposed of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. WARNIINNGG NEVER store...
...be changed more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with recommended oil. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Fill with potential sources of such operation. ! NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should still be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper... ignition key, if provided. See Figure 20. See "G. Doing so may lead to start engine. Changing the oil filter requires that additional oil be disposed of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. WARNIINNGG NEVER store...
Operator Manual
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... dirt is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 9. Wrap in any engine adjustments. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. II. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be cleaned or replaced. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward...
... dirt is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 9. Wrap in any engine adjustments. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. II. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be cleaned or replaced. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward...
Operator Manual
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XI. See Table 5. Table 5. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you can ... yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Pre-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...
XI. See Table 5. Table 5. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you can ... yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Pre-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...