Tecumseh Products OV691 Operator Manual - Page 12
Spark Plug, Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner
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C. Spark Plug NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. Check both spark plugs 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 electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with Deposits 4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to-.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. See Figure 16. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on this page and/or "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 11. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed. 2. Rinse thoroughly until water is clear. 3. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. 2 3 1 1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 16. Resistor Spark Plug 2 3 4 5 6 1 1. Slots 2. Base 3. Studs 4. Paper Filter 5. Foam Pre-Filter 6. Wing Nuts 7. Tabs 8. Cover 8 7 Figure 17. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14