Tecumseh 850 - Manual (Page 5)

STORAGE
NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR
IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR
PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER,
CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE.
IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PRE-
PARE AS FOLLOWS:
А А
DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM:
A. Remove all gasoline from carburetor and fuel tank to
prevent gum deposits from forming on these parts and
causing possible malfunction of engine.
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUT-
DOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE
ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE.
B. Run engine until fuel tank is empty and engine stops due
to lack of fuel.
NOTE: If “Gasohol” has been used, complete above
instructions and then put 1/2 pint of gasoline
properly mixed with oil per FUEL MIX CHART
on Page 2 into fuel tank and repeat above
instructions.
NOTE: Tecumseh "SMART START TM " gasoline preser-
vative and stabilizer is an acceptable alternative
in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits
during storage. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel
tank or storage container. Always follow mix
ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine
at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to
allow it to reach carburetor.
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STORAGE
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Б Б
DRAIN CARBURETOR
(if so equipped):
Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see
Figure 6), which is located below carburetor (see Figure 1).
DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS,
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL.
DO NOT SMOKE.
NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
Figure 6
CARBURETOR
BOWL DRAIN
(optional)
181-807-14
В В
CYLINDER BORE:
A. Pull starter handle slowly until resistance is felt due to
compression pressure, then stop.
B. Release starter tension slowly to prevent engine from
reversing due to compression pressure. The position will
close both the intake and exhaust ports to prevent
corrosion of the piston and cylinder bore.