VII. Removal and Installation-Type “E” Air Cleaner
1.Turn cover to right (clockwise) to remove. See Figure 52.
2.Remove paper filter from flange. See "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 19. Afterward, con- tinue reading instructions below.
3.Discard paper filter.
4.Clean cover and flange thoroughly.
5.Insert new paper filter into cover.
6.Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange.
7.Push cover firmly against flange and turn to left (coun- terclockwise) until cover locks securely in place.
8.Secure cover and be sure it is in vertical position.
E. 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.
F.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.
G. Engine Stopping Mechanism
Some engines are equipped with a
!WARNING
which stops the engine and mower blade. To avoid serious injury or death as a result of contact with the mower blade, DO NOT interfere with or bypass this mechanism. Parts of the mechanism may be subject to wear and must be checked once a year by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. In the event the mechanism fails for any reason, you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
| 2 |
| 4 |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 5 |
1. | Paper Filter |
2. | Slots |
3. | Flange |
4. | Tabs |
5. | Cover |
Figure 52. Air Cleaner Type “E” Assembly
VIII. Transporting Your Engine
NEVER transport this engine inside
!WARNING
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.
H. Adjustments
! WARNING
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth.
DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
2.Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to avoid spilling.
3.Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.
NEVER leave the engine
!WARNING
unattended when it is running and
NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.
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