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C. Lubricating Cylinder Bore
When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel
may spray from spark plug hole. To
prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these
instructions:
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug. See “G. Avoid Accidental Starts”
instructions on page 2. See Figure 25.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely
away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
• Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if
provided. See Figure 25.
2. Remove spark plug.
3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug
holes.
4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from
spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is
pulled.
NOTES
For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5.
For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step
6.
5. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a
full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil
throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during
storage.) Proceed to Step 8.
6. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to cycle the
engine for one to two seconds.
7. Turn ignition switch key to “OFF” position. Repeat Step
6. and Step 7. (This will distribute oil throughout the cyl-
inder to prevent corrosion during storage.)
8. Remove rag covering spark plug hole and install spark
plug.
9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding
post, if provided.
NOTE
Connect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine
once engine is out of storage.
D. Battery
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper
battery storage if present.
X. Prevent Forest, Brush and Grass
Fires
Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark
arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped
with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.
See the equipment manufacturer’s instructions for
obtaining the proper muffler and spark arrester for this
engine.
XI. Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance is one of the most important things that you
can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you
are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself,
contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. You may also call Tecumseh Products Company at
1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to
locate your dealer.
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed
below and on the next page. See Table 5.
First Scheduled Maintenance
After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm
1. Change Oil
Date_______________Owner/Dealer
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WARNING
Figure 25. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Table 5. Maintenance Intervals
Procedure
Time
Change Oil
After first 2 hrs.
when engine is warm
Check Oil Level
5 hrs. or Before Each Use
Clean Cooling Fins
5 hrs. or Before Each Use
Change Oil
50 hrs. or 3 mos.
Clean
Foam Pre-Filter
25 hrs. or 3 mos.
Replace Paper and oil
Filter
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Check Spark Plug
100 hrs. or
seasonally
Replace Spark Plug
200 hrs. or
seasonally