Operator Manual
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... of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded, DO NOT use this engine (see "I . Remove ignition key, if equipped. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where... deadly levels of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on page 2. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can explode. Only allow ...
... of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded, DO NOT use this engine (see "I . Remove ignition key, if equipped. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where... deadly levels of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on page 2. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can explode. Only allow ...
Operator Manual
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... AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Flywheel Guard Figure 1. WARNING Use of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... F. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post Page 2 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from hot areas...
... AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Flywheel Guard Figure 1. WARNING Use of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... F. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post Page 2 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from hot areas...
Operator Manual
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... vapors can explode. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Oil Drain Plug 2. Air Intake Screen 4. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 B. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from...
... vapors can explode. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Oil Drain Plug 2. Air Intake Screen 4. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 B. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from...
Operator Manual
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...has determined they are unable to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT...in any other way. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move combined control to start... this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Page 6 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 A. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE...
...has determined they are unable to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT...in any other way. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move combined control to start... this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Page 6 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 A. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE...
Operator Manual
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...50 operating hours thereafter; NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2. Only allow children to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. Spark Plug 2. Grounding Post 5. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. See "G....the correct drain plug location, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Page 8 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 See Figure 14 on and is running. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in extremely ...
...50 operating hours thereafter; NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2. Only allow children to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. Spark Plug 2. Grounding Post 5. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. See "G....the correct drain plug location, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Page 8 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 See Figure 14 on and is running. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in extremely ...
Operator Manual
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...remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from grounding posts, if provided. 11. Figure 14. Oil Fill Cap 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 11. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 10 and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft...wires from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of at least once a year. Afterward, continue ...
...remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from grounding posts, if provided. 11. Figure 14. Oil Fill Cap 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 11. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 10 and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft...wires from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of at least once a year. Afterward, continue ...
Operator Manual
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... a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Paper ... solution then press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. C. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 NEVER run engine...
... a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Paper ... solution then press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. C. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 NEVER run engine...
Operator Manual
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... NOT modify engine in extremely dusty conditions. Hose Clamp 4. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation 1. repeat for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 See Figure 17 on base. Engine ... at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. repeat for most conditions. II. more often if used in any engine adjustments. Remove wing nuts from filter; Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. b. F. Tampering with factory setting of paper filter must be dangerous and will VOID ...
... NOT modify engine in extremely dusty conditions. Hose Clamp 4. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation 1. repeat for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 See Figure 17 on base. Engine ... at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. repeat for most conditions. II. more often if used in any engine adjustments. Remove wing nuts from filter; Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. b. F. Tampering with factory setting of paper filter must be dangerous and will VOID ...
Operator Manual
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...by mouth. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from carburetor. IX. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from your carburetor will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed ...8482; Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. This product is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport...system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Page 12 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the...
...by mouth. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from carburetor. IX. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from your carburetor will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed ...8482; Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. This product is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport...system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Page 12 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the...
Operator Manual
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...cylinder bore, fuel may spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. Figure 19. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the ... before draining fuel from spark plugs. Cover spark plug holes with a battery. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 If you operate the engine during storage). 6. See "A. II. Push starter button or turn ignition switch ...
...cylinder bore, fuel may spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. Figure 19. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the ... before draining fuel from spark plugs. Cover spark plug holes with a battery. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 If you operate the engine during storage). 6. See "A. II. Push starter button or turn ignition switch ...