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

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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