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OIL AND FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

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^CAUTION

Oil must be added before starting.

To start and operate your Tecumseh engine, you

wiil need the foliowing:

1. Fili crankcase with a clean, high quaiity deter

gent oii.

Be sure originai container is marked with

engine service classification “SC,” “SD,” or

“SE.”

For Summer (Above 32°F). Use SAE 30 oil.

(SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 are acceptabie

substitutes.)

For Winter (Below 32°F). Use SAE 5W-30 oil.

(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)

(Below 0“F Only) SAE 10W oil diluted with

10% Kerosene is acceptable.

Crankcase capacity is approximately 24

ounces (IV2 pints). See figure 19. Fill to full

mark on oil dipstick.

FIGURE 19.

2. A fresh, clean, unleaded automotive gasoline.

(Leaded “Regular” grade gasoline is an

acceptable substitute.) See figure 20.

NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL

TANK TO WITHIN V4 TO INCH OF TOP OF

TANK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPAN

SION. WIPE ANY FUEL SPILLAGE FROM

ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING

ENGINE.

NOTE

Use clean oil and fuel and store in

approved, clean covered containers.

Use clean fill funnels.

OPERATION

TO START ENGINE;

1. CAUTION: BE SURE NO ONE IS STANDING

IN FRONT OF THE TILLER WHILE THE

ENGINE IS RUNNING OR BEING STARTED.

FIGURE 21.

2. Place the shift lever in the neutral (N)

position. See figure 21.

FIGURE 20.

FIGURE 22.

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