Tecumseh Products TVT691 Operator Manual - Page 10

VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instructions. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. A. Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. See "A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. 543 1 2 13 2 45 1. Spark Plug 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Spark Plug Cap 4. Grounding Post 5. Front Orientation of Engine Figure 13. Spark Plug Locations 1. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 14 on page 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from spark plugs. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Be sure the fuel fill cap is on and is tightened securely. Page 8 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14