Tecumseh Products TC300 Operator Manual - Page 12

D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Filters Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. The filters in the air cleaner periodically need to be cleaned or replaced. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. I. Air Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove screws. See Figure 21. 2. Remove filter cover. 3. Remove optional flocked screen, if present. 4. Remove foam filter. 5. Remove flocked screen. 6. Thoroughly clean the inside of filter cover and filter body. NOTE DO NOT put oil on a flocked screen. 7. Inspect flocked screens and foam filter for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "II. Servicing Foam Filters" or "III. Servicing Flocked Screens" instructions. 8. Install flocked screen. 9. Install foam filter. 10. Install optional flocked screen, if present. 11. Install filter cover. 12. Install screws and tighten securely. II. Servicing Foam Filters Clean and re-oil foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. After removing the 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. 4. Saturate with engine oil and press (DO NOT twist) to distribute oil. 5. Remove excess oil. III. Servicing Flocked Screens 1. Wash in a solution of water and detergent. 2. Rinse thoroughly in clear water. Air dry. NOTE DO NOT put oil on a flocked screen. 4 5 1 3 2 1. Screw 1 2. Foam Filter 3. Flocked Screen (Optional) 4. Flocked Screen 5. Filter Cover Figure 21. Air Filter Assembly E. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. F. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see the 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 an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. G. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with 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. H. Adjustments Do not make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. I. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage, if present. Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14