Tecumseh HM80 Operator's Manual page 4

NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN
ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES
MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A
FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS
APPLIANCE.
B. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due to lack of
fuel.
NOTE: If "Gasohol" has been used, complete above instructions
and then put 1/2 pint of "Unleaded" gasoline into fuel tank
and repeat above instructions.
NOTE: Tecumseh SMART START'M gasoline preservative and
stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the
formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. Add stabilizer
to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container. Always follow
mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least
10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach
carburetor.
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DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY
. . FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT
SMOKE.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE AS
FOLLOWS:
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DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to prevent gum
deposits from forming on these parts and causing possible malfunction
of engine.
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ENGINE SPEED:
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest
AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet. For operation at higher
elevations, contact your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
CARBURETOR
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY
FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
BOWL DRAIN
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NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
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DRAIN CARBURETOR
(if so equipped):
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 10), which
is located below carburetor (see Figure 1).
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CHANGE OIL:
Change oil if it has not been changed in the last three (3) months. See
"CHANGE OIL" instructions in "MAINTENANCE" section.
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OIL CYLINDER BORE:
A. Remove spark plug. Squirt one (1) oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into
spark plug hole.
B. Cover spark plug hole with a rag.
C. Crank engine over, slowly, several times.
REMOTE
CABLE STOP
SCREW AND
STOP
REMOTE CONTROL
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/CONTROL LEVER
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CABLE CLAMP
CONTROL
HIGH SPEED
STOP
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CARBURETOR:
Remove any clippings, dirt, or chaff from exterior of engine.
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BATTERY
(if so equipped):
See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper storage of battery.
For engine adjustments and/or repairs not covered in this "OPERATOR'S
MANUAL" see "WARRANTY & REPAIR" on Page 6.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH ENGINE GOVERNOR WHICH IS FACTORY
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AVOID SPRAY FROM SPARK PLUG HOLE WHEN CRANKING
. . SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING ENGINE . . ENGINE OVER SLOWLY.
ABOVE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS.
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CHANGING OF ENGINE GOVERNED SPEED WILL VOID ENGINE
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CLEAN ENGINE:
WARRANTY.
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