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Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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III. Filter Removal/Installation
1. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. See Figure 17.
2. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then
outward.
3. Remove and inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt
accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing
Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 10. or "II. Servic-
ing Paper Filters" instructions on page 10.
4. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.
5. Install paper filter (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
NOTE
Wire mesh side of paper filter must face air cleaner base.
6. Install foam pre-filter (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).
7. Install cover.
a. Push cover inward onto base.
b. Lock tabs into slots on base.
c. Push down onto cover.
NOTE
Install wing nuts and tighten securely.
E. Carburetor
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your
nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine
performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000
feet
(2,134 meters)
. For operation at higher elevations,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
F. Engine Speed
To avoid serious injury or death, DO
NOT modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER
tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory
can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE
WARRANTY.
G. Adjustments
DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings
are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are
needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.
H. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation
1. Remove hose clamp on hose. See Figure 18.
2. Slide hose clamp away from filter; repeat for other
clamp.
3. Remove hoses from fuel filter.
4. Place hoses on both ends of new fuel filter.
5. Slide hose clamp toward filter; repeat for other clamp.
6. Install hose clamp.
!
WARNING
Figure 18. Replacing Fuel Filter
1
1. Fuel Pump
2. Hose
3. Hose Clamp
4. Fuel Filter
5. Fuel Flow Direction Arrow
3
4
5
2
To Fuel Tank
2
3
