Tecumseh OH195EP VIII. Transporting Your Engine, Alternator Optional, Carburetor, Engine Speed

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F.Alternator (Optional)

For alternator related electrical problems such as:

•Inoperative starter

•Discharged battery

•Fuse replacement

•Alternator maintenance/repairs

See your equipment manufacturer’s instructions and an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

G. 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.

H. Engine Speed

 

 

To avoid serious injury or death, DO

WARNING

 

 

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.

I.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

WARNING

 

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 WARNING 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.

 

 

 

To avoid severe injury or death,

WARNING

 

 

 

 

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.

WARNING

 

NEVER leave the engine unattended

 

 

 

 

when it is running and NEVER run

 

 

 

 

engine in enclosed areas.

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Contents OH195EA/OH195XA OH195EP/OH195XP Tecumseh Contact Information Safety DefinitionsAvoid Gasoline Fires General Safety PrecautionsAdult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningUse Hearing Protection Do Not Modify EngineAvoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces Avoid Accidental StartsTecumseh Technician’s Handbooks II. How to Get ServiceIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications Engine Identification DecalFilling Oil Sump IV. Before Starting Your EngineFuel Checking Oil LevelII. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug Filling Fuel TankEngines with Electric Starters Engine Stop SwitchStarting Your Engine Optional Fuel ValveEngine Primer Bulb Full Choke Position No Choke Position II. Engine With ChokeEngines with Recoil Starters Typical Engine Symbols VII. Maintenance VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term StorageChecking and Changing Oil Servicing Foam Pre-Filters Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerRemoving Debris from Engine Spark PlugIII. Removal and Installation of Air Filters Anti-Icing BaffleII. Servicing Paper Filters Carburetor AdjustmentsVIII. Transporting Your Engine Alternator OptionalIX. Storing Your Engine Short Term/Seasonal StorageExtended Storage IV. Battery II. Oil Cylinder BoreIII. Oil Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires XI. Maintenance IntervalsEvery 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine Horizontal Crankshaft Air-Cooled Four-Cycle Engine Horizontal Crankshaft Air-Cooled California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement Emission Control System Warranty Consumer USE Commercial USE XII. Warranty Information
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