User manual TECUMSEHPOWER TC300

[. . . ] TecumsehPower Operator's Manual TM049XA Two-Cycle Engine · Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Table of Contents I. Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Doing so may result in bruised fingers and accidental equipment movement which could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION Connected Disconnected Figure 17. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug · Push yellow compression relief valve in. · Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 18. Yellow Compression Relief Valve Page 8 Two-Cycle Engine · Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 A. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove all dirt and debris from the following areas: · Cooling Fins · Air Intake Screen · Air Inlets · Gas Cap Air Vent Screw · Gas Cap Air Vent · Levers · Linkage Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 19. I 1 2 + 3 3 B. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 50 hours of operation. NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Air Inlets Air Intake Screen (Optional) Air Vent Muffler Guard Cooling Fins Levers and Linkages Figure 19. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 50 operating hours. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: · Pitted · Burned · Fouled with deposits 4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to . 030 in. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. Resistor Spark Plug 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine · Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Page 9 D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Filters Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. The filters in the air cleaner periodically need to be cleaned or replaced. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. 4 5 1 I. Air Filter Removal/Installation 3 2 1. Screw Foam Filter Flocked Screen (Optional) Flocked Screen Filter Cover Figure 21. Remove optional flocked screen, if present. [. . . ] Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499. "CONSUMER USE" (4) Warranty Category (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (M)(7) Within U. S. A. and Canada 90 Day 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 `n 10(3) 2 `n 10(3) 3 Years Outside U. S. A. and Canada 90 Day(1) 1 Year(1) 1 Year(1) 2 Years (2) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U. S. A. [. . . ]