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NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL
IN
TANK
INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES
MAY
REACH AN OPEN FLAME,
SPARK
OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A
FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER
GAS
APPLIANCE.
B.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of
fuel.
NOTE:
If "Gasohol" has been used, complete above instructions
and then put 1/2 pint of "Unleaded" gasoline into fuel tank
and repeat above instructions.
NOTE:
Tecumseh SMART START'M gasoline preservative and
stabilizer is
an
acceptable alternative
in
minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline
in
fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least
10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach
carburetor.
h DRAIN FUELINTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY
..
FROM OPEN FLAME.
BE
SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT
SMOKE.
IF
ENGINE IS TO
BE
UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE AS
FOLLOWS:
CD
DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A.
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum
depositsfrom forming
on
these parts and causing possible malfunction
of engine.
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Figure 8
(Continued)
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CONTROL BRACKET
HIGH SPEED STOP
CONTROL
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ADJUSTMENTS
STORAGE
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CABLE CLAMP
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® ENGINE SPEED:
If you
think
your
carburetor
needs adjusting, see
your
nearest
AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine performance
should not beaffected at altitudes up to 7,000feet. Foroperation at higher
elevations, contact yourAUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICEOUTLET.
CARBURETOR
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY
FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
BOWL DRAIN
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Figure 10
NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
(2)
DRAIN CARBURETOR (if so equipped):
Drain carburetorby pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 10), which
is located below carburetor (see Figure
1).
® CHANGE OIL:
Change oil if it has not been changed
in
the last three (3) months. See
"CHANGE OIL" instructions
in
"MAINTENANCE" section.
® OIL CYLINDER BORE:
A.
Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1) oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into
spark plug hole.
B.
Cover spark plug hole with a rag.
C. Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
REMOTE
CABLE STOP
SCREW AND
STOP
REMOTE CONTROL
_CABLE
/CONTROL
LEVER
I-H---
CABLE CLAMP
CONTROL
HIGH SPEED
STOP
(2)
CARBURETOR:
Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from exterior of engine.
® BATTERY (if so equipped):
See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper storage of battery.
For engine adjustments and/or repairs not covered
in
this "OPERATOR'S
MANUAL" see "WARRANTY
& REPAIR" on Page 6.
h NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY h AVOID SPRAY FROM
SPARK
PLUG HOLE WHEN CRANKING
..
SET
FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING ENGINE
..
ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
ABOVE
FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN
BE
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WILL
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CLEAN ENGINE:
WARRANTY.
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