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MAINTENANCE (Continued)
@ AIR CLEANER:
IMPORTANT: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITHOUT COMPLETE AIR
CLEANER INSTALLED ON ENGINE.
A. TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S) (see Figure 6):
1. Remove wing nut and cover. Remove paper element.
2. Remove and inspect foam filter(if soequipped) for discolorationor
dirt accumulation. If either is present, service per following "TO
SERVICE FILTER(S)" instructions.
3. Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly.
4. Replacefoamfilter(ifsoequipped),makingsurethescreenside
istowards the paper element. Then tighten wing nut securely,
B.
C.
TO SERVICE FILTER(S) (see Figure 6):
1. FOAM FILTER:
Clean and re-oil every three (3) months or every 25 operating
hours. Clean and re-oildailyifused inextremelydustyconditions.
a. Wash in water and detergent solution and squeeze (don't
twist) untilalldirt is removed.
b. Rinse thoroughly in clear water.
c. Wrap ina cleanclothand squeeze (don'ttwist)untilccmpletely
dry.
d. Saturatewithengineoilandsqueeze(don'ttwist)todistribute
oil and remove excess oil
2, PAPER FILTER:
Replace once a year or every 1O0ope rating hours, more offen if
used in extremely dusty conditions.
Replacement filters are available at any Authorized Tecumseh
Service Outlet.
ANTHCING RAFFLE
Some engines may be equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner feature
to enable the engine torunat temperatures below 32OF(0°C), without
ice forming in the carburetor.
Ifso equipped, the air cleaner base will have an opening which draws
warm air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. To work
effectively, it is necessary to block cold air from entering the air
cleaner.
IN TEMPERATURES 32°F (0°C) AND BELOW: (See figure 6)
1. Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover.
2. Remove air cleaner cover from base.
3. Remove red baffle from inside of aircleaner cover,
4. insert red baffle in "winter" position shown.
5. Reinstall air cleaner cover onto base.
6 Reinstall wing nut;tighten securely.
IN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 32OF(0oC):
Fellow above directions, removing baffle from "winter" position and
reinstalling in "summer" position.
MAINTENANCE (Continued)
BASE
RED BAFFLE SHOWN IN
"WINTER" POSITION
" " 0 I
ANTI-ICING FEATURE
PAPER ELEMENT
/ FOAM FILTER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
•_'<'i>\ W,NGNUT
I
COVER
-- RED BAFFLE "SUMMER" POSITION
Figure 4
(_ COOLING SYSTEM: (see Figure 1 and5):
IMPORTANT: Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from
coolingfins, air intake screen and levers and linkage. This willhelp ensure
adequate cooling and correct engine speed.
COOLING FINS
LEVERS AND
RECOIL
LINKAGE COVER
NOTE: RECOIL COVER CUTAWAYTO SHOWCOOLING FINS
Figure 5
OLd) CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE
_IL NUTS, BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS, AND KEEP THESE
ITEMS TIGHTENED.
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