ADJUSTMENTS
DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICA- TIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEED- ED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS:
ÀCARBURETOR:
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine performance may be affected in altitudes above 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
ÁENGINE SPEED:
NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING ENGINE ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS. CHANGING OF ENGINE GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE WARRANTY.
For engine adjustments and/or repairs not covered in this “OPERATOR’S MANUAL” see “WARRANTY & REPAIR” on Page 6.
STORAGE
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE AS FOLLOWS:
ÀDRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction of engine.
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of fuel.
NOTE: If “Gasohol” has been used, complete above instruc- tions and then put 1/2 pint of unleaded gasoline into fuel tank and repeat above instructions.
NOTE: Tecumseh "SMART START"TM gasoline preservative and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimiz- ing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.
STORAGE (Continued)
ÁDRAIN CARBURETOR:
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 7), which is located below carburetor cover (see Figure 1).
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, 
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
CARBURETOR
BOWL DRAIN
 Figure 7
CHANGE OIL:
Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three (3) months. See “CHANGE OIL” instructions in “MAINTENANCE” section.
ÃOIL CYLINDER BORE:
A.Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1) oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole.
B.Cover spark plug hole with a rag.
C.Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN CRANKING ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
D. Install spark plug. Do not connect spark plug wire.
ÄCLEAN ENGINE:
Remove any snow, ice or slush from exterior of engine.
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