Tecumseh TM SERIES User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING CARBURETION—TC/TM SERIES
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Low ●●● ●●●
High ●●● ●●
FUEL SYSTEM
Plugged Tank Filter or Vent ●● ● ●●●
Restricted Fuel Line ●● ● ●●
Dirt in Fuel Passage ●●●● ●●
Loose, Damaged Fuel Line ●● ● ● ●●
Leak in Pulse System ●● ● ●●●
Restricted Pulse Channel ●● ● ●●●
Loose Pump Cover Screws ●●●●●
Defective Pump Diaphragm ●●● ●● ●
AIR SYSTEM
Plugged Air Filter ●●●●●
Defective Manifold Gasket ●● ● ●●
Loose Carburetor
Mounting Bolts
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Worn Throttle Shaft or Valve ●
Incorrect Throttle Assembly
Loose Throttle Valve Screw ●
Throttle Shaft Too Tight ●
Bent Throttle Linkage ●
Defective Throttle Spring ●
Bent Throttle Stop Lever ●
Choke Not Functioning Properly ●
Worn Choke Shaft or Valve ●

Tecumseh TM SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	TM SERIES
Category	Engine
Language	English