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STORAGE (Continued)
ÁÁ DRAIN CARBURETOR:
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure
7), which is located below carburetor cover (see Figure 1).
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
DO NOT SMOKE.
NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ÂÂ CHANGE OIL:
Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three (3)
months. See “CHANGE OIL” instructions in “MAINTENANCE”
section.
ÃÃ 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.
AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN
CRANKING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D. Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
ÄÄ CLEAN ENGINE:
Remove any snow, ice or slush from exterior of engine.
ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY
SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICA-
TIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEED-
ED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
ÀÀ CARBURETOR:
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest
AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine
performance may be affected in altitudes above 7,000 feet. For
operation at higher elevations, contact your AUTHORIZED
TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
ÁÁ ENGINE SPEED:
NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS
FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED.
OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED
SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. CHANGING OF ENGINE
GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
For engine adjustments and/or repairs not covered in this
“OPERATOR’S MANUAL” see “WARRANTY & REPAIR” on
Page 6.
STORAGE
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.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE,
PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:
ÀÀ DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent
gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing
possible malfunction of engine.
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
DO NOT SMOKE.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to
lack of fuel.
NOTE: If “Gasohol” has been used, complete above instruc-
tions and then put 1/2 pint of unleaded gasoline into
fuel tank and repeat above instructions.
NOTE: Tecumseh "SMART START"
TM
gasoline preservative
and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimiz-
ing 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.
Figure 7
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BOWL DRAIN
CARBURETOR