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Owner’s Manual
TLE-550
c. Governor hunting (Varying rpm)
- Hunting occurs with insufficient warm up of engine.
- When the governor spring, governor rod or governor rod spring moves improperly, hunting may occur.
Check and clean.
- If governor rod spring becomes stretched, hunting may occur. Handle with care or replace.
- If the gasoline and oil mix ratio is not correct, hunting may occur. Ratio should be from 25:1 to 50:1.
- When fuel tank or petcock is clogged with dirt or old fuel, hunting may occur. Check and clean.
- When there is insufficient oil in the governor, the weights will not operate properly, resulting in hunting.
Check and refill with gear oil.
- If the high speed screw on the carburetor is improperly adjusted, hunting may occur. Adjust properly.
7. GEAR CASE, WIRES AND MUFFLER
b. Adjust wire and throttle wire should be lubricated at both ends with a penetrating type oil after every 20 hours
of use.
8. STORAGE
a. Completely drain all fuel from tank, start engine and let it run at idle speed until fuel has been cleared from
fuel lines and carburetor.
b. Remove spark plug and put a slight amount of 2 cycle oil into the cylinder. Gently pull recoil starter to evenly
distribute oil, then re-install spark plug.
b. Store unit in a cool and dry place.
a. The gear case is lubricated with
multi-purpose grease. The level should be
checked after every 50 hrs. of use by
removing check screw. (Fig. 24)
c. Remove the muffler and clean out any excess carbon
from the exhaust port or muffler inlet every 100 hours
of operation. (Fig. 25)