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... who is running . Only allow children to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can explode. D. The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and...
... who is running . Only allow children to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can explode. D. The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and...
Operator Manual
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...noise may cause hearing damage. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2....operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry...
...noise may cause hearing damage. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2....operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry...
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... oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. See Figure 9. 3. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Spark Plug Cap 2. Tighten securely. 4. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Tighten securely. 6. Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. Add oil to overflow point, making ...• Air-Cooled Page 5 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. II. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Filling Oil Sump I . Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your ...
... oil. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. See Figure 9. 3. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Spark Plug Cap 2. Tighten securely. 4. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Tighten securely. 6. Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. Add oil to overflow point, making ...• Air-Cooled Page 5 Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. II. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Filling Oil Sump I . Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your ...
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... source of spillage. To prevent injury or death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up...
... source of spillage. To prevent injury or death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up...
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... engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with spark plug removed. When starting instructions for several different types of such operation. See Figures 14 and 15. Operate equipment control to : Primer... Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Electric Start Switch 2. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. NOTES Be sure to restart a warm engine after following three sections will flood the engine and may require ...
... engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with spark plug removed. When starting instructions for several different types of such operation. See Figures 14 and 15. Operate equipment control to : Primer... Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Electric Start Switch 2. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. NOTES Be sure to restart a warm engine after following three sections will flood the engine and may require ...
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...control to "FAST" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Spark Plug Wire 3. Primer Bulb 6. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. When engine starts, release starter button or ...engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Air Cleaner 5. If engine does NOT start engine. 9. Spark Plug Cap 2. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. "SLOW" Position 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Move engine throttle control back to...
...control to "FAST" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position. Spark Plug Wire 3. Primer Bulb 6. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. "FAST" Position Figure 16. When engine starts, release starter button or ...engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Air Cleaner 5. If engine does NOT start engine. 9. Spark Plug Cap 2. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. "SLOW" Position 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Move engine throttle control back to...
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...Page 13 WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Engine should perform maintenance on page 14. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to "OFF" ...ignition key, if provided. Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Figure 28. NOTES For engines with potential sources of such operation. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. See "A. ...
...Page 13 WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Engine should perform maintenance on page 14. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to "OFF" ...ignition key, if provided. Maintenance WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Figure 28. NOTES For engines with potential sources of such operation. For engines without a dipstick, see "I. See "A. ...
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...equipment manufacturer's instructions). If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on page 2. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine ...(see "II. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. See Figure...
...equipment manufacturer's instructions). If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on page 2. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine ...(see "II. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. See Figure...
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...below the "ADD" mark on page 4. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so may result in extremely ...The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. NOTES The ...
...below the "ADD" mark on page 4. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Doing so may result in extremely ...The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. NOTES The ...
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...40. II. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 2. Page 16 Figure 41. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 If your engine does NOT... Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Be sure ...
...40. II. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page 2. Page 16 Figure 41. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 If your engine does NOT... Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on page 14. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Be sure ...
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... 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Grounding Post Connection 2. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. See Table 1 and "III. See Figures 43 thru ...42. 11. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Tighten securely. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for...
... 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Grounding Post Connection 2. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. See Table 1 and "III. See Figures 43 thru ...42. 11. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Tighten securely. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for...
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... 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. B. See Figure 46. C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with one of fire. See Figure 47. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. See...Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Cooling Fins 2. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Porcelain Figure 47. Resistor Spark Plug I . Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Clean daily if used for ...
... 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. B. See Figure 46. C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with one of fire. See Figure 47. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. See...Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Cooling Fins 2. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. Porcelain Figure 47. Resistor Spark Plug I . Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Clean daily if used for ...
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...from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Checking ... it is NOT necessary to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to lubricate the cylinder bore. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it away...
...from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Checking ... it is NOT necessary to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to lubricate the cylinder bore. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . WWAARRNNININGG NEVER leave the engine unattended when it away...
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... 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. XI. See Table 5. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. Find them on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local,...X. 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...
... 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. XI. See Table 5. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. Find them on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local,...X. 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...
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... Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be charged for such emissions-related part. 4. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to each of its authority in the performance of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the ECS...
... Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be charged for such emissions-related part. 4. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to each of its authority in the performance of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the ECS...