Service Manual

MAINTENANCE
TECUMSEH 2-CYCLE ENGINE
Tecumseh 2-Cycle Servicing the Air Cleaner
Normally, clean the air cleaner after every 25 operating
hours. More frequent cleaning is required when the
mower is operated
in dusty or ditty conditions.
CAUTION! Pull the high tension wire off the spark
plug before performing adjustments or
maintenance.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off the spark
plug. See Figure 1.
Figure
1
2. Unscrew the wing nut and remove the air cleaner
cover. Slide the
foam element off the paper
cartridge. See Figure
2.
WASH the foam element in a solution of liquid
soap and warm water. Squeeze to remove
dirt,
but do not twist because the foam may tear.
Rinse thoroughly
in clear water.
DRY by wrapping in a clean rag. Squeeze the
rag and the foam element to dry.
SATURATE the element with
25 ml 5 teaspoons)
of SAE 30 or 10W30 engine oil. Squeeze the
element to5 teaspoons remove excess oil and
to distribute oil thoroughly. A damp element is
desireable.
3. Paper Filter Replace annually: more frequently
when the mower is operated
in dusty or dirty
conditions. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN OR
OIL PAPER FILTER!
4. Remove the nut and the paper element.
5. Clean the top side of the base and the inside of
cover thoroughly. Clean the filter by tapping on
a solid surface
6. Reinstall the paper filter and the nut. lighten the
nut finger tight and then turn one (1) more
complete turn.
Figure
2
7. Reinstall a clean foam element onto the paper
filter. Install the cover and wing
nut. lighten the
wing
nut.
IMPORTANT: Do not operate the engine without
an air cleaner element because extreme engine
wear and damage will likely result.
Tecumseh 2-Cycle Replacing Spark Plug
Use a Champion CJ-8Y or Auto Lite 2976 spark plug
or equivalent. Correct air gap is 0.762 mm (0.030'”)
Remove the plug after every 25 operating hours and
check its condition.
1. Stop the engine and pull the wire off the spark
2. Clean around the spark plug and remove the
plug. See Figure
1.
plug from the cylinder head.
Vacu-Power Mower 17 Maintenance