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181-1275-14 4-Cycle • Snow King Engine Page 17
VII. Maintenance
To avoid serious injury or death, an
adult should perform maintenance on
this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if
an adult has determined they are experienced and capable
of such operation.
To prevent accidental starting when
working on equipment, always:
• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
away from spark plug. See Figures 35 and 36.
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire
securely away from metal parts where arcing
could occur.
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
grounding post, if provided.
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if
engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.
• Remove ignition key, if provided.
NOTES
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power
cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from
switch box on engine. See Figure 37.
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 37.
A. Remote Choke
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
B. Changing Oil
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
• Check oil level before each use and every 5
operating hours when engine is warm. See
“A. Checking Oil Level” instructions on page 4.
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
• Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25
operating hours thereafter. Engine should still be
warm but NOT hot from recent use.
NOTES
To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick,
see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5.
To check oil on engines with an oil fill cap/plug,
see "II. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5.
WARNING
WARNING
Figure 35. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection
Figure 37. Electric Starter Connections
1. Power Cord to Outlet
2. Switch Box
3. Starter Button
4. Schuko Plug
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine
6. Electric Starter Switch Box on Engine
1
5
2
3
120V AC
1
5
2
3
4
220V AC
6