Wiring Diagrams; Battery; Brake Pad Replacement - Tecumseh VLV Technician's Handbook

Wiring Diagrams

(Electric Start Systems). All wiring beyond the
connectors on the engine are supplied by the equip-
ment manufacturer. Check all terminals and connec-
tors for corrosion and adequate contact, and all wiring
for damage and proper size.
KEYSWITCH CONTROL
Ignition Short-Out Switch
Charging Rectifier
Starter Motor
(Internally Grounded)
Starter Interlock Switch
Electric Starter Lead
Heavy Duty Switch

Battery

(12 VOLT)
Red #12
A.W.G.
All Ground Connections must be cleaned to a bright finish.
Battery
Check battery per manufacturer's recommendations.
The charging system on the engine maintains the
battery during normal use.
When battery is low, use the 120 volt auxiliary charger
(usually supplied by the equipment manufacturer).
5-4
Alternator
Ignition Short Outlead
Lead
Electric Starter
Battery Ground
Lead
VIEW A-A
Ignition Short-Out Lead
Battery Ground
Ignition Short-Out Lead
Alternator Lead
Ignition
Short-Out
Lead#13
A.W.G.
(Optional)
RED #12 A.W.G.
Alternator Lead
Red #18 A.W.G.
Black #12
A.W.G.
NOTE

Brake Pad Replacement

1. If equipped with electric starter, locate wire routing
through blower housing. Compress the grommet and
pull it out of the blower housing. Carefully slide wires
through the slot. DO NOT cut the wire insulation on
the blower housing.
2. Remove the flywheel (see flywheel removal.)
3. Remove pad lever "E" clip. Lift pad lever, and unhook
spring and link.
4. Attach the link to the new pad lever; install pad lever
and "E" clip.
5. Attach spring to lever first. Use a needle nose pliers
to hook the spring into the baffle.
Brake Lever "E"
Long Hook
Short Hook
NOTE
It is important to attach the pad lever spring with the short
hook on the pad lever and the long hook to the blower
housing baffle.
Pad Lever "E" Clip
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