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VII. Removal and Installation-Type “E” Air Cleaner
1. Turn cover to right (clockwise) to remove. See Figure 52.
2. Remove paper filter from flange. See "II. Servicing
Paper Filters" instructions on page 19. Afterward, con-
tinue reading instructions below.
3. Discard paper filter.
4. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
5. Insert new paper filter into cover.
6. Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
7. Push cover firmly against flange and turn to left (coun-
terclockwise) until cover locks securely in place.
8. Secure cover and be sure it is in vertical position.
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. Engine Stopping Mechanism
Some engines are equipped with a
federally-mandated mechanism
which stops the engine and mower blade. To avoid serious
injury or death as a result of contact with the mower blade,
DO NOT interfere with or bypass this mechanism. Parts of
the mechanism may be subject to wear and must be
checked once a year by an Authorized Tecumseh
Servicing Dealer. In the event the mechanism fails for any
reason, you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
H. Adjustments
DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings
are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are
needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.
VIII. Transporting Your Engine
NEVER transport this engine inside
another vehicle or in any enclosed
space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or
spilled fuel may ignite.
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close
the fuel shut off valve, if equipped,
and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such
as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck.
If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport
the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps
for emptying the fuel tank before transporting:
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available
suction device designed for use with gasoline.
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or
siphon fuel by mouth.
2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container,
being careful to avoid spilling.
3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.
NEVER leave the engine
unattended when it is running and
NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.
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Figure 52. Air Cleaner Type “E” Assembly
1. Paper Filter
2. Slots
3. Flange
4. Tabs
5. Cover
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3
2
4
5
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