User manual TECUMSEHPOWER H30-40

[. . . ] TecumsehPower H30-40 Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine · Horizontal Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Table of Contents I. Safety Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism. Momentarily move Choke Control "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. NOTE If engine starts but falters when Choke Control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position: a. Momentarily move Choke Control back to "FULL CHOKE" position. Next, move Choke Control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine dies after Choke Control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move Choke Control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move Choke Control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Choke Control Positions 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine · Horizontal Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Page 11 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instructions. 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. !WARNING Never store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. !Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. !WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: Figure 29. Typical Spark Plug Connection · Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. · Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. · Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. · Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. · Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. · Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: · Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours. [. . . ] Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499. [. . . ]