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... 22 181-789-14 (English) 1/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 18 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Storing Your Engine 16 X. Maintenance 12 VIII. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. TecumsehPower H30-40...
... 22 181-789-14 (English) 1/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 18 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Storing Your Engine 16 X. Maintenance 12 VIII. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. TecumsehPower H30-40...
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... and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped). EPA emission regulations for your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Tecumseh Power Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Power Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in death or serious injury. Follow these basic rules for...
... and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped). EPA emission regulations for your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Tecumseh Power Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Power Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in death or serious injury. Follow these basic rules for...
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...1. Failure to do not see equipment manufacturer's manual). To prevent serious injury or death from engine. B. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are easier to serious injury or death. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank....less. See "C. See "VII. D. contact the equipment manufacturer. See Figure 2. 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you can result in place. A. ...
...1. Failure to do not see equipment manufacturer's manual). To prevent serious injury or death from engine. B. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are easier to serious injury or death. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank....less. See "C. See "VII. D. contact the equipment manufacturer. See Figure 2. 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you can result in place. A. ...
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.... • Remove ignition key, if provided. Muffler Guard 2. E. Do Not Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes...
.... • Remove ignition key, if provided. Muffler Guard 2. E. Do Not Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes...
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... Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the engine used on this power equipment. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in the spaces provided for your engine, please look at the decal on your engine. Tecumseh manufactures and is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. SAE10W40 is...
... Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the engine used on this power equipment. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in the spaces provided for your engine, please look at the decal on your engine. Tecumseh manufactures and is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. SAE10W40 is...
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... so may result in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers. Table 2. Engine Oil Level Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is warm.... level before each use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). B. IV. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use...
... so may result in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers. Table 2. Engine Oil Level Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is warm.... level before each use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). B. IV. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use...
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...oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Clean area around oil fill plugs. Wipe away any spilled oil. This rocker switch is used to step 1. Air Cleaner 4.... Muffler 5. Optional On/Off Switch 10.Starter Cord Handle Figure 8. If your engine has an oil fill plug go to shut off when it is below . 1. If oil reading on dipstick is running. Oil Fill Plug 2. Fuel ...
...oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Clean area around oil fill plugs. Wipe away any spilled oil. This rocker switch is used to step 1. Air Cleaner 4.... Muffler 5. Optional On/Off Switch 10.Starter Cord Handle Figure 8. If your engine has an oil fill plug go to shut off when it is below . 1. If oil reading on dipstick is running. Oil Fill Plug 2. Fuel ...
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...to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on next page. Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled... or flame many feet away from area of engines. Starting Your Engine ! To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start the engine. All Models Figure 9. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. DO NOT...
...to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on next page. Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled... or flame many feet away from area of engines. Starting Your Engine ! To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start the engine. All Models Figure 9. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. DO NOT...
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.... 5. High Speed 2. The throttle control must be in any other way. When starting engine. 4. Doing so will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Go to engine idle speed if it is used to ensure the throttle will return to : Section A.I Section...released or if the cable fails. Engine Sections with your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after following two sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly with Electric Starter If your engine. Engines with an optional Spring Loaded Throttle...
.... 5. High Speed 2. The throttle control must be in any other way. When starting engine. 4. Doing so will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Go to engine idle speed if it is used to ensure the throttle will return to : Section A.I Section...released or if the cable fails. Engine Sections with your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after following two sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly with Electric Starter If your engine. Engines with an optional Spring Loaded Throttle...
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... and Choke Control to "FULL" position. Optional Fuel Valve Positions 7. See Figures 17. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Some engines are on. See Figures 17, 19 and 20. NOTES If...
... and Choke Control to "FULL" position. Optional Fuel Valve Positions 7. See Figures 17. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Some engines are on. See Figures 17, 19 and 20. NOTES If...
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... avoids potential damage to start after a short shutdown. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 6. Primer Bulb Figure 22. This spring loaded control is open... and all switches are equipped with your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Grasp starter cord handle. b. If engine fails to restart a warm engine after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 7. High Speed 2. Starter Cord Handle...
... avoids potential damage to start after a short shutdown. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 6. Primer Bulb Figure 22. This spring loaded control is open... and all switches are equipped with your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Grasp starter cord handle. b. If engine fails to restart a warm engine after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 7. High Speed 2. Starter Cord Handle...
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... Spring Loaded Throttle Control. This spring loaded control is used to ensure the throttle will return to engine idle speed if it is outdoors in the idle position when starting engine. Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "Off" Position Fuel Valve "Open" Position Shown Figure 23.... Optional Fuel Valve Positions STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. Some engines are on. The throttle control must be in a well-ventilated area. 2. Stop Figure 25. See Figures 24, 25 ...
... Spring Loaded Throttle Control. This spring loaded control is used to ensure the throttle will return to engine idle speed if it is outdoors in the idle position when starting engine. Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "Off" Position Fuel Valve "Open" Position Shown Figure 23.... Optional Fuel Valve Positions STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. Some engines are on. The throttle control must be in a well-ventilated area. 2. Stop Figure 25. See Figures 24, 25 ...
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...Position 2. 1/2 Choke Position 3. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to start engine. 9. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Momentarily move Choke Control to desired speed... in the "NO CHOKE" position, move Choke Control "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. Move Engine Speed Control to "FULL CHOKE" position and ...
...Position 2. 1/2 Choke Position 3. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to start engine. 9. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Momentarily move Choke Control to desired speed... in the "NO CHOKE" position, move Choke Control "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. Move Engine Speed Control to "FULL CHOKE" position and ...
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... accidental starting when working on page 4. • Change oil after use and every 5 operating hours. See A. WARNING Never store the engine with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. "Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep... it is equipped with potential sources of such operation. ! A. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with an electric...
... accidental starting when working on page 4. • Change oil after use and every 5 operating hours. See A. WARNING Never store the engine with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. "Checking Oil Level" instructions on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep... it is equipped with potential sources of such operation. ! A. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with an electric...
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...Component Locations 1 1 1. Oil Drain Plug 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to spark plug. See Table 1 on page 3 and Table 2 on the engine. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Oil Fill Plug 4. 3. Clean area around oil drain plug. ...at a proper collection center. 7. Standard Model Component Locations 3 2 2 3 4 1. Oil Drain/Fill Locations 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Optional Oil Drain Figure 30. Oil ...
...Component Locations 1 1 1. Oil Drain Plug 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to spark plug. See Table 1 on page 3 and Table 2 on the engine. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Oil Fill Plug 4. 3. Clean area around oil drain plug. ...at a proper collection center. 7. Standard Model Component Locations 3 2 2 3 4 1. Oil Drain/Fill Locations 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Optional Oil Drain Figure 30. Oil ...
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..., you first need to determine the type of air cleaner on engine. Type A or B. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Resistor Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Spark...; Pitted • Burned • Fouled with one of fire. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Muffler Guard 4. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 Page 14 1 1....
..., you first need to determine the type of air cleaner on engine. Type A or B. NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Resistor Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Spark...; Pitted • Burned • Fouled with one of fire. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Muffler Guard 4. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 Page 14 1 1....
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...134 meters). Be sure retainers are available at a Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Tab 6. Engine performance should not be affected at unsafe speeds. G. Engine Speed ! Tampering with factory setting of slot in any engine adjustments. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Install...it and paper filter from base. 5. For operation at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it . Clean inside of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. E. Cover Screws 3. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or ...
...134 meters). Be sure retainers are available at a Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Tab 6. Engine performance should not be affected at unsafe speeds. G. Engine Speed ! Tampering with factory setting of slot in any engine adjustments. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Install...it and paper filter from base. 5. For operation at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it . Clean inside of your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. E. Cover Screws 3. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or ...
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...is any enclosed space if there is running and NEVER run engine in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it will void your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Extended Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. Fuel ... below: NOTES Tecumseh recommends using a commercially available suction device designed for short term/seasonal storage. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. NOTES If engine fuel stored in a closed vehicle, follow mix ratio found on page 17. This product is to lubricate...
...is any enclosed space if there is running and NEVER run engine in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it will void your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Extended Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. Fuel ... below: NOTES Tecumseh recommends using a commercially available suction device designed for short term/seasonal storage. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. NOTES If engine fuel stored in a closed vehicle, follow mix ratio found on page 17. This product is to lubricate...
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... "I. Draining Fuel" instructions. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it stops from spark plug hole. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. WARNING When lubricating cylinder ...bore, fuel may spray from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole when starter rope is consumed. ! Remove spark plug...
... "I. Draining Fuel" instructions. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it stops from spark plug hole. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. WARNING When lubricating cylinder ...bore, fuel may spray from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole when starter rope is consumed. ! Remove spark plug...
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... violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. See Table 5. when engine is Warm 1.Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Spark arrester must be ...muffler may purchase one of a spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. or 3 mos. 25 hrs. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass...
... violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. See Table 5. when engine is Warm 1.Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789-14 Spark arrester must be ...muffler may purchase one of a spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. or 3 mos. 25 hrs. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass...