Tecumseh lh318xa Manuale Utente

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NEVER transport this engine inside 
another vehicle or in any enclosed 

space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or 
spilled fuel may ignite.

If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close 
the fuel shut off valve, if equipped, 

and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such 
as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck.
If you do not have an open vehicle and have to transport 
the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps 
for emptying the fuel tank before transporting:
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suc-

tion device designed for use with gasoline. 

DO NOT pour fuel from engine or 
siphon fuel by mouth.

2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, 

being careful to avoid spilling.

3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.

NEVER leave the engine 
unattended when it is running and 

NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.

Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. In 
addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the 
following areas: 

• Cooling fins
• Air intake screen 
• Levers 
• Linkage 
• Guards
• Carburetor
• Head

Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling, correct 
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.

NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel 
tank inside a building with potential 

sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, 
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may 
result in an explosion and result in death or serious injury.