Tecumseh TC300 SERIES, Operator'S Manual

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VIII. Seasonal Storage

If engine is to be unused for more than a month, prepare
engine as indicated below:

A. Fuel System

Fuel stored in the tank will gradually
deteriorate, leaving gum deposits which

will clog the carburetor or fuel system. To avoid these
problems, treat the fuel system in one of the two following
methods:

Method 1

NOTE

Tecumseh recommends using 

U L

U L

U L

U L

U LTRA

TRA

TRA

TRA

TRA----- FRESH™

FRESH™

FRESH™

FRESH™

FRESH™

  or

Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner
as acceptable methods of minimizing formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Both products are available from your
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

1.

Add fuel preservative/stabilizer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

2.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach carburetor.

NOTES

Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container.  Failure
to do so may result in equipment damage.

DO NOT drain stabilizer from carburetor. Doing so may result
in gum deposits and/or corrosion and cause equipment mal-
function.

Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty
the fuel tank as follows:

Method 2

1.

To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank
by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.

II. Servicing Foam Filters

Clean and re-oil foam filters every 3 months or every 25
operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremely
dusty conditions. After removing the filter, follow these
cleaning instructions below:

1.

Wash in warm water and detergent solution then
press  (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.

2.

Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.

3.

Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until
completely dry.

4.

Saturate with engine oil and press (DO NOT twist) to
distribute oil.

5.

Remove excess oil.

III. Servicing Flocked Screens

1.

Wash in a solution of water and detergent.

2.

Rinse thoroughly in clear water. Air dry.

NOTE

DO NOT put oil on a flocked screen.

E. Remote Choke

See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

F.  Carburetor

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see the nearest
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet 

(2,134

meters)

. For operation at higher elevations, contact an

Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

G. Engine Speed

To avoid serious injury NEVER tamper with the factory
setting of engine governor. Running the engine faster than
the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID
THE ENGINE WARRANTY.