Transporting Your Engine - Tecumseh OH195EA Operator's Manual

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 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.
181-1032-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
VIII. Transporting Your Engine
NEVER transport this engine inside
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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
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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,
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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.
NEVER leave the engine
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unattended when it is running and
NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.
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