Specifications

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VLV Governor and Linkage ....................................................................................................................30
Engine Speed and Mixture Adjustments .................................................................................................31
Engine Speed Controls and Governor Linkages .............................................................................. 32-34
Engine Speed Adjustments - 8-18 HP, Cast Iron ....................................................................................35
TVT / VTX / OV691 Governors and Linkage .................................................................................... 36-37
Governor Service .............................................................................................................................. 38-40
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Switches, Sensors, and Solenoids ...................................................................................................
41-42
Low Oil Shutdown Switches ...................................................................................................................41
Low Oil Shutdown Indicator Light ...........................................................................................................41
Low Oil Pressure Sensor ........................................................................................................................41
Low Oil Sensor .......................................................................................................................................42
Fuel Shutdown Solenoids .......................................................................................................................42
On/Off Switches ......................................................................................................................................42
Lighted Engine On/Off Rocker Switch w/Low Oil Shutdown ..................................................................42
Wiring .....................................................................................................................................................43
Color Codes ............................................................................................................................................43
Ammeters ...............................................................................................................................................43
Diodes ....................................................................................................................................................44
Solenoids ................................................................................................................................................44
Key Switches ..........................................................................................................................................45
Importance of Using Correct Switch .......................................................................................................45
Continuity Check for Switches ................................................................................................................46
Charging System .............................................................................................................................. 47-50
Testing Procedures .................................................................................................................................51
D.C. Charging Adaptor ...........................................................................................................................51
350 Milliamp Charging System thru 20 Amp Alternator System ....................................................... 52-62
Standard Wiring Harness Connector Adpaters .......................................................................................63
TECUMSEH and PEERLESS
Model and Specification Numbers .................................................................................................... 64-65
Transaxle Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................66
Hard Shifting Transaxles and Drive Belts ...............................................................................................67
LTH-2000 Hydrostatic Transaxle Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 68-69
Check Fluid Level on Hydrostatic Transmission .....................................................................................70
1800 / VST Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 71-73
Tecumseh / Peerless Lubrication Requirements ....................................................................................74
Peerless Torque Chart ............................................................................................................................75
MISCELLANEOUS SPECIFICATIONS - QUICK REFERENCE AND
IDENTIFICATION CHARTS
Lubrication Requirements ................................................................................................................ 76-77
Spark Plug Replacement .................................................................................................................. 78-79
Head Bolt Torque Sequence ...................................................................................................................80
Valve Clearance .....................................................................................................................................81
Recoil Quick Reference Parts ................................................................................................................82
Flywheel Key Quick Reference Identification Chart ...............................................................................83
Primer Bulb Identification ........................................................................................................................84
Piston Ring Installation ...........................................................................................................................85
Quick Reference for Dipsticks ................................................................................................................86
Metric Conversions Factors (approximate) .............................................................................................87
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