Tecumseh 3.Porcelain, 2.Electrodes, C. Spark Plug, Oil Drain Plug, 2.Oil Drain Plug, Oil Fill Cap/Plug, 1.Oil Fill Cap/Plug, 1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap

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 carryover 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 re-connect spark plug wire to spark plug. See Figure 50.

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 to—.030 in. (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 51.

5.Install spark plug and tighten securely.

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2

1.Oil Fill Cap/Plug

2.Oil Drain Plug

Figure 48. Oil Fill Cap/Plug and Oil Drain PlugFigure 49. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark PlugFigure 50. Typical Spark Plug Connection

2 1 3

1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap2.Electrodes3.PorcelainFigure 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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