5.Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. After- ward, continue reading instructions below.
6.Tip engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).
7. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil
into an approved recyclable oil container.
NOTE
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
8.Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. See Figure 48.
9.Remove oil fill cap/plug from oil fill hole.
•See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
•See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
•See Table 1 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
10.Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil.
NOTES
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry- over to the equipment and cause malfunction or damage.
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil.
11.Wipe away any spilled oil.
12.Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely. See Figures 47 and 48 starting on page 20. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
13.Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figure 49. See "G. Avoid Acci- dental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, con- tinue reading instructions below.
14.Carefully
C. Spark Plug
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.
1.Clean area around spark plug.
2.Remove and inspect spark plug.
3.Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec- trodes are:
•Pitted
•Burned
•Fouled with Deposits
4.Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap
5.Install spark plug and tighten securely.
1
2
1.Oil Fill Cap/Plug
2.Oil Drain Plug
Figure 48. Oil Fill Cap/Plug and Oil Drain Plug
Figure 49. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 50. Typical Spark Plug Connection
2 | 1 | 3 |
1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap
2.Electrodes
3.Porcelain
Figure 51. Resistor Spark Plug
NOTE
A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug.
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