4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
4-CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES - Small Engine Discount
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TROUBLESHOOTING OR TESTING<br />
If the engine's performance is unsatisfactory (needs excessive carburetor adjustments, starts smoking<br />
abnormally, loses power), the first engine component to be checked is the air filter. A dirt restricted or an oil<br />
soaked filter will cause noticeable performance problems. A polyurethane filter may be cleaned following the<br />
service procedure listed under "Service" in this chapter. A paper-type air filter should only be replaced. A<br />
paper-type filter cannot have an oil film present on the paper. Follow the procedure listed in the "Service"<br />
section of this chapter for filter replacement or cleaning.<br />
SERVICE<br />
Service on the polyurethane filter element (cleaning and oiling) is recommended every three (3) months or<br />
every twenty five (25) operating hours, whichever comes first. Extremely dirty or dusty conditions may require<br />
daily cleanings.<br />
The paper filter element should be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used in<br />
extremely dusty conditions.<br />
NOTE: NEVER RUN THE ENGINE WITHOUT THE COMPLETE AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ON<br />
THE ENGINE. ALWAYS REPLACE THE FILTER ELEMENT WITH THE PROPER TECUMSEH ORIGINAL<br />
REPLACEMENT PART.<br />
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE<br />
1. Unlock the tabs or remove the screws or wing<br />
nuts holding the air cleaner cover in place.<br />
2. Remove the hex nuts holding the element<br />
down if equipped. New nuts are supplied with<br />
a new filter and are to be used for proper<br />
sealing.<br />
3. Clean the excess contaminants out of the air<br />
cleaner body before removing the old<br />
element.<br />
4. Remove the old element and the polyurethane<br />
pre-cleaner if equipped.<br />
5. On air cleaners that use a flocked screen<br />
under the polyurethane element, remove the<br />
air cleaner assembly from the carburetor<br />
before removing the flocked screen. This<br />
prevents dirt from entering the carburetor<br />
(diag 3).<br />
6. Clean the inside of the cover and body,<br />
remove the old gasket between the carburetor<br />
and the air cleaner assembly.<br />
7. Reinstall the air cleaner assembly using a new<br />
gasket.<br />
8. Use reverse procedure for reassembly. When<br />
installing the polyurethane pre-cleaner, make<br />
sure the seam is installed to the outside to<br />
prevent gaps between the paper element and<br />
the pre-cleaner.<br />
COVER<br />
FOAM<br />
FILTER<br />
KLEEN-AIRE ®<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
FILTER A<br />
(FOAM)<br />
KLEEN-AIRE ®<br />
ENTRANCE<br />
WING NUTS<br />
GASKET<br />
FLOCKED SCREEN<br />
COVER<br />
GASKET<br />
NUTS<br />
FILTER B<br />
BODY<br />
GASKET<br />
3<br />
6<br />
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