Tecumseh Products AV520 Operator Manual - Page 11

A. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove all dirt and debris from the 1 following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Inlets • Fuel Fill Cap Air Vent • Air Vent Screw • Levers and Linkage Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 18. Some engines are equipped with an optional foam debris guard or a metal debris guard called the "Top Hat". Both debris guards must also be kept clean to prevent engine overheating. See Figure 19. 3 NOTES Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for genuine replacement Air Intake Debris Guard Kits. 2 4 5 I + Inspect foam debris guard for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Filters" and/or "II. Servicing Screens" on page 10. 1. Air Intake Screen 2. Cooling Fins 3. Throttle Lever 4. Vent Hole 5. Vent Screw Figure 18. Debris Areas 1 2 I I 1. Foam Debris Guard 2. "Top Hat" Debris Guard Figure 19. Air Intake Debris Guards 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9