Tecumseh Products LV148SA Operator Manual - Page 12
Removing Snow from Engine, Spark Plug, Alternator Optional, Carburetor, Engine Speed, Adjustments
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B. Removing Snow from Engine After each use, remove snow from the following areas: • Oil fill cap • Fuel fill cap • Linkage • Cooling Fins Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. See Figure 22. C. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec- trodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with deposits 4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to .030 (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 23. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. D. 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. E. 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. F. Engine Speed To avoid serious injury NEVER tamper with the 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. 1 2 3 4 1. Oil Fill Cap 2. Fuel Fill Cap 3. Linkage 4. Cooling Fins Figure 22. Snow Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 23. Resistor Spark Plug G. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14