ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALI- FORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore no other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
ÀA CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF" - "SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 320F; 00C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Autho- rized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 320F; 00C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Autho- rized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730226.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
(BELOW 00F;
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces
.62 liter
ÁA FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED PREMIUM OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol (“Gasohol”), or up to 15 MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), may be used but requires special care when engine is unused for extended periods.
See “STORAGE” instructions on Page 5.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use “stale” gasoline left over from last season or stored for long periods.
BEFORE STARTING
ÀREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP- MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
BEFORE STARTING (Continued)
ÂFILL FUEL TANK:
A.Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
B.Add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
IMPORTANT: NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
C.Install fuel fill cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL 
FUEL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK TO 1/2'’ BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND MEET ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
ÃCHECK THE FOLLOWING:
A.BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH 
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR- ER’S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B.Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see Figure 1).
C.Be sure:
-Ignition switch on engine or equipment is in “ON”, “RUN” or “START” position.
OR
-Ignition key (if so equipped see Figure 2) is inserted into ignition keyslot in carburetor cover (see Figure 1).
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
D.Be sure fuel valve is open (see Figure 3).
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS
INSERTED INTO IGNITION
KEYSLOT IN CARBURTER
COVER.
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY
IGNITION KEY
Figure 2
ÁTO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage never run engine unless:
-Oil level is between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on dipstick.
-Oil fill plug is tightened securely into oil fill tube or hole.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
A.POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B.Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C.Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D.Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten securely. Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to “FULL” mark on dipstick, add recommended oil. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE “FULL” MARK ON DIPSTICK.
E.Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
See “MAINTENANCE” section for further oil instructions. | Page 2 |
FUEL VALVE |
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"OPEN" POSITION SHOWN |
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Figure 3