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... type. EPA emission regulations for additional information. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are certified to operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. NOTE Refers to read this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products...
... type. EPA emission regulations for additional information. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are certified to operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. NOTE Refers to read this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products...
Operator Manual
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... refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in fuel tank inside a building with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can be present even if you can explode. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. D. To prevent serious injury or death from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with the...
... refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in fuel tank inside a building with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can be present even if you can explode. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. D. To prevent serious injury or death from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with the...
Operator Manual
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... is equipped with factory setting of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any...
... is equipped with factory setting of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any...
Operator Manual
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... handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 See Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If repair or service is intended for the engine used on this Operator's Manual, and it is needed...
... handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 See Figure 5. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If repair or service is intended for the engine used on this Operator's Manual, and it is needed...
Operator Manual
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... without dipstick. Before Starting Your Engine A. Doing so may use gasoline containing the components identified in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. In addition, you need to : • Check oil level before each use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Pints (.62 liters). NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from...
... without dipstick. Before Starting Your Engine A. Doing so may use gasoline containing the components identified in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. In addition, you need to : • Check oil level before each use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Pints (.62 liters). NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from...
Operator Manual
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... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Table 3. Doing so will apply to start or troubleshoot this engine in this manual, contact your engine has: Go to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Operate equipment control to original position between pushes. Electric Start Switch 2. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. Table 3. Equipment Control Figure 12. Vent Hole Figure 14. V. WWAARRNNIINNGG...
... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Table 3. Doing so will apply to start or troubleshoot this engine in this manual, contact your engine has: Go to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Operate equipment control to original position between pushes. Electric Start Switch 2. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. Table 3. Equipment Control Figure 12. Vent Hole Figure 14. V. WWAARRNNIINNGG...
Operator Manual
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... throttle control to start engine. 9. Operate equipment control to start engine. 5. Primer Bulb 6. Choke Only 1. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Release starter button or ignition switch key...
... throttle control to start engine. 9. Operate equipment control to start engine. 5. Primer Bulb 6. Choke Only 1. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Release starter button or ignition switch key...
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... bulb firmly 5 times. a. c. Return rope slowly to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Choke Only 1. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Operate equipment control to start after a short shutdown. To avoid this engine...
... bulb firmly 5 times. a. c. Return rope slowly to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Choke Only 1. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Operate equipment control to start after a short shutdown. To avoid this engine...
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..." position: a. NOTES Be sure to "FAST" position. Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 25. Without allowing the rope to desired speed in Section B.I . Next, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Equipment Control Figure 25. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position and...
..." position: a. NOTES Be sure to "FAST" position. Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 25. Without allowing the rope to desired speed in Section B.I . Next, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Equipment Control Figure 25. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position and...
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..., it is warm. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is running. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use and remove ignition key, if provided. Typical...
..., it is warm. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is running. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use and remove ignition key, if provided. Typical...
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... conditions. Figure 35. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Figure 37. See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
... conditions. Figure 35. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Figure 37. See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
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... to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Spark Plug...
... to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Spark Plug...
Operator Manual
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..., and/or "II. Cooling Fins 2. C. Air Intake Screen 3. If either is clear. 3. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. B. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Wash in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Porcelain...
..., and/or "II. Cooling Fins 2. C. Air Intake Screen 3. If either is clear. 3. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. B. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Wash in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Porcelain...
Operator Manual
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... oil on or clean a paper filter. Clean inside of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. Tab "A" 7. Air Cleaner Type "B" Assembly 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19 Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Cover 6. Foam Filter 3. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating...
... oil on or clean a paper filter. Clean inside of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. Tab "A" 7. Air Cleaner Type "B" Assembly 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19 Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Cover 6. Foam Filter 3. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating...
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VII. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on cover with the governor setting can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on flange. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to wear and must NOT use the engine until cover locks securely in enclosed areas to serious...
VII. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on cover with the governor setting can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on flange. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to wear and must NOT use the engine until cover locks securely in enclosed areas to serious...
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... injury. 3. Proceed to "START" position. Connect spark plug wire to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from fuel tank. If you operate the engine during all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See "II. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to Step 7. 6. Install spark plug. 9. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from metal parts where arcing could...
... injury. 3. Proceed to "START" position. Connect spark plug wire to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from fuel tank. If you operate the engine during all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See "II. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to Step 7. 6. Install spark plug. 9. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from metal parts where arcing could...
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... unless engine is Warm 1. If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to use of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. XI. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each...
... unless engine is Warm 1. If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to use of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. XI. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each...
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..., exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Page 28 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be arranged by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. If, during such warranty period, any part(s) thereof submitted for presenting your new engine. The purchaser shall be repaired or replaced...
..., exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Page 28 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be arranged by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. If, during such warranty period, any part(s) thereof submitted for presenting your new engine. The purchaser shall be repaired or replaced...
Operator Manual
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... ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as described in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for that each subsequent purchaser that part. The owner shall not be warranted for the period of "repair or replace as required maintenance in such written instructions to the effect...
... ENGINE AS FOLLOWS: 1. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled only for regular inspection as described in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for that each subsequent purchaser that part. The owner shall not be warranted for the period of "repair or replace as required maintenance in such written instructions to the effect...
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..., free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is your engine can be determined by the purchaser. the second 5 years covering parts only) on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items...
..., free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is your engine can be determined by the purchaser. the second 5 years covering parts only) on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items...