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TecumsehPower H30-40 Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 22 181-789-14 (English) 1/01/08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Maintenance 12 VIII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 18 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Transporting Your Engine 16 IX...
TecumsehPower H30-40 Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 22 181-789-14 (English) 1/01/08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Maintenance 12 VIII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 18 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Transporting Your Engine 16 IX...
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... yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2007 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Safety Definitions Statements in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with California and U.S. Before operating this Operator's Manual. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual handy at...
... yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2007 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Safety Definitions Statements in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with California and U.S. Before operating this Operator's Manual. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual handy at...
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... be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is allowed to cool before using this engine (see or smell any engine exhaust. NEVER allow children to the engine shaft. Only allow children to start or operate the engine with a capacity of...
... be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is allowed to cool before using this engine (see or smell any engine exhaust. NEVER allow children to the engine shaft. Only allow children to start or operate the engine with a capacity of...
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... protection when operating an engine. DO NOT Use Without Engine Shaft Guard 1 2 1. WARNING Use of engines for additional information. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789...
... protection when operating an engine. DO NOT Use Without Engine Shaft Guard 1 2 1. WARNING Use of engines for additional information. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789...
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... decal. How to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Find them on your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil consumption. CYCLE L- Please look on your engine. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture...
... decal. How to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Find them on your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil consumption. CYCLE L- Please look on your engine. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture...
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... Figure 9. 3. Air Cleaner 4. Clean area around oil fill plugs. Pressing the switch to reach "FULL" level. Filling Oil Sump I. See Figure 8. 3. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Note oil level. If your engine has an oil fill plug see "Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions listed above. 1. C. Oil Fill Plug 2. Muffler Guard 6. Screw oil fill cap back into oil fill hole. If oil reading...
... Figure 9. 3. Air Cleaner 4. Clean area around oil fill plugs. Pressing the switch to reach "FULL" level. Filling Oil Sump I. See Figure 8. 3. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Note oil level. If your engine has an oil fill plug see "Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions listed above. 1. C. Oil Fill Plug 2. Muffler Guard 6. Screw oil fill cap back into oil fill hole. If oil reading...
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... Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. See Figure 12. Starting Your Engine ! If you have. To prevent injury or death from spark plug hole and ignite. WARNING An adult should fuel this engine in a well-ventilated area. 3. Stop engine and allow children to start this engine after following instructions in this engine. See Figure 11. 6. Oil Fill Plug Locations Figure...
... Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. See Figure 12. Starting Your Engine ! If you have. To prevent injury or death from spark plug hole and ignite. WARNING An adult should fuel this engine in a well-ventilated area. 3. Stop engine and allow children to start this engine after following instructions in this engine. See Figure 11. 6. Oil Fill Plug Locations Figure...
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... Table 3. Engine With Primer Bulb 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to start engine. 6. NOTES Cooler temperatures may result in the idle position when starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly with Electric Starter If your thumb 5 times. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is released...
... Table 3. Engine With Primer Bulb 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to start engine. 6. NOTES Cooler temperatures may result in the idle position when starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly with Electric Starter If your thumb 5 times. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is released...
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... valve (optional) is used to ensure the throttle will return to start engine. 8. The throttle control must be in a well-ventilated area. 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to "FAST" position or "HIGH" position and set Choke Control to "FULL" position. b. II. Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to engine idle...
... valve (optional) is used to ensure the throttle will return to start engine. 8. The throttle control must be in a well-ventilated area. 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to "FAST" position or "HIGH" position and set Choke Control to "FULL" position. b. II. Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to engine idle...
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...start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Primer Bulb Figure 22. NOTES Cooler temperatures may result in any other way. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. See Figure 18. 3. See Figure 22. Starter Cord Handle 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...loaded control is open and all switches are equipped with Recoil Starters Only one rapid full arm stroke. NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing ...
...start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Primer Bulb Figure 22. NOTES Cooler temperatures may result in any other way. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. See Figure 18. 3. See Figure 22. Starter Cord Handle 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...loaded control is open and all switches are equipped with Recoil Starters Only one rapid full arm stroke. NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing ...
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... water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 2. See "G. VI. Typical Spark Plug Connection • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Maintenance ! WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on page 2. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figures 28 and 29. Always turn off all engine switches. • Remove...
... water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 2. See "G. VI. Typical Spark Plug Connection • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Maintenance ! WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on page 2. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figures 28 and 29. Always turn off all engine switches. • Remove...
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... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Fuel Fill Cap 4. Oil Fill Cap 5. Fuel Fill Cap 3. Clean area around oil drain plug. Optional Oil Drain Figure 31. Compact Model Component Locations 1 1 1. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 4. See Figures 28 and 29. 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Oil Drain/Fill Locations 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 See "III. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding...
... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Fuel Fill Cap 4. Oil Fill Cap 5. Fuel Fill Cap 3. Clean area around oil drain plug. Optional Oil Drain Figure 31. Compact Model Component Locations 1 1 1. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 4. See Figures 28 and 29. 2 1 1 3 2 4 5 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Oil Drain/Fill Locations 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 See "III. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding...
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... spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. To do this, you first need to .030 (0.76mm) if necessary. Follow instructions for replacement. Formula Compact Models 2 4 2 1 Formula Standard Models 3 4 1 2 2 1 1. Resistor Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following air cleaners; Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove...
... spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. To do this, you first need to .030 (0.76mm) if necessary. Follow instructions for replacement. Formula Compact Models 2 4 2 1 Formula Standard Models 3 4 1 2 2 1 1. Resistor Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following air cleaners; Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove...
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... filter. NEVER tamper with factory setting of base and cover thoroughly. 6. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Loosen cover screws. Clean inside of engine governor. Turn cover to the drawing of slot in extremely dusty conditions. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. more often if used in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. See Figure 35. 2. Air Cleaner Type...
... filter. NEVER tamper with factory setting of base and cover thoroughly. 6. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Loosen cover screws. Clean inside of engine governor. Turn cover to the drawing of slot in extremely dusty conditions. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. more often if used in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. See Figure 35. 2. Air Cleaner Type...
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... space if there is consumed. ! IX. In addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. WARNING Never store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in an open vehicle, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Prepare the fuel for more than 15...
... space if there is consumed. ! IX. In addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. WARNING Never store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in an open vehicle, such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Prepare the fuel for more than 15...
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... inside a building with a battery. 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. Turn ignition switch key to manufacturer's instructions. 2. B. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it stops from your fuel for one to reach carburetor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. Push starter button...
... inside a building with a battery. 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. Turn ignition switch key to manufacturer's instructions. 2. B. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it stops from your fuel for one to reach carburetor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. Push starter button...
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... one of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. If you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Tecumseh Engine. You may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to locate your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After first 2 hrs. To...
... one of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. If you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Tecumseh Engine. You may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to locate your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After first 2 hrs. To...
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... your Operator's Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission control system on the back cover of your new engine. Also included may include parts such as a problem exists. In other emission-related assemblies. As the small off -road engine. The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("Tecumseh Power Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in...
... your Operator's Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission control system on the back cover of your new engine. Also included may include parts such as a problem exists. In other emission-related assemblies. As the small off -road engine. The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("Tecumseh Power Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in...
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... the period of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the effect of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be used in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be identical in such written instructions to its small off-road engines...
... the period of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the effect of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be used in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be identical in such written instructions to its small off-road engines...
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...(1) 1 Year(1) 1 Year(1) 2 Years(2) 2 Years 2 'n 10(3) 2 'n 10(3) 3 Years "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U.S.A. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from this warranty policy, "commercial use" shall mean all other uses, including use or abuse of the product, or failure to any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by notation of the engine model number on any engine or part...
...(1) 1 Year(1) 1 Year(1) 2 Years(2) 2 Years 2 'n 10(3) 2 'n 10(3) 3 Years "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U.S.A. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from this warranty policy, "commercial use" shall mean all other uses, including use or abuse of the product, or failure to any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by notation of the engine model number on any engine or part...