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IMPORTANT NOTICE! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your responsibility to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all times for your personal...
IMPORTANT NOTICE! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your responsibility to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all times for your personal...
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... a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is capable of the engine, especially by mouth. Fuel vapors can become entangled in place. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Stay...
... a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is capable of the engine, especially by mouth. Fuel vapors can become entangled in place. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Stay...
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... prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. E. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain...
... prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. E. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain...
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... warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. See Figure 5. Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for the engine used on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual...
... warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. See Figure 5. Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for the engine used on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual...
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Oil To operate engine you need to use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Pints (.62 liters). See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is NOT recommended. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730226A...
Oil To operate engine you need to use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Pints (.62 liters). See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is NOT recommended. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730226A...
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... sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of such operation. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Table 3. Vent Hole Figure 14. See...
... sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of such operation. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Table 3. Vent Hole Figure 14. See...
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... engine throttle control is outdoors in any other way. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 6. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 5. b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Spark Plug Wire 3. Air Cleaner 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. When engine starts: a. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for...
... engine throttle control is outdoors in any other way. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 6. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 5. b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Spark Plug Wire 3. Air Cleaner 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. When engine starts: a. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for...
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... arm stroke. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 5. Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. See Figures 21...
... arm stroke. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 5. Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. See Figures 21...
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... Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. "FAST" Position Figure 27. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. "I . When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. See Figure 24 on page 10. Operate equipment control to "FAST" position and start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions...
... Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. "FAST" Position Figure 27. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. "I . When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. See Figure 24 on page 10. Operate equipment control to "FAST" position and start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions...
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... tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to serious injury or death. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Oil Fill...
... tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to serious injury or death. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Oil Fill...
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... replacement Oil Filter. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Figure 37. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Figure 34. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Install oil fill...
... replacement Oil Filter. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Figure 37. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Figure 34. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Install oil fill...
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... sure to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. See Table 1 and "III. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figure 42. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Oil Fill Plug 9. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding...
... sure to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. See Table 1 and "III. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. See Figure 42. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Oil Fill Plug 9. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding...
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... helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Type A, B, C, D or E. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. See Figure 46. Follow instructions for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Cooling Fins 2. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. Removing...
... helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Type A, B, C, D or E. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. See Figure 46. Follow instructions for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Cooling Fins 2. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. Removing...
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... a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 18 and /or "II. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Press cover release button and lift cover upward. See Figure 48. 2. If either is present, see "I . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly. 4. Remove cover...
... a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 18 and /or "II. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Press cover release button and lift cover upward. See Figure 48. 2. If either is present, see "I . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly. 4. Remove cover...
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... Filter 2. Air Cleaner Type "E" Assembly VIII. Engine Stopping Mechanism WWAARRNNININGG Some engines are equipped with factory setting of the mechanism may ignite leading to remove. If adjustments are satisfactory for any reason, you must be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 2 4 3 1 5 1. Drain fuel into cover. 6. VII. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions...
... Filter 2. Air Cleaner Type "E" Assembly VIII. Engine Stopping Mechanism WWAARRNNININGG Some engines are equipped with factory setting of the mechanism may ignite leading to remove. If adjustments are satisfactory for any reason, you must be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 2 4 3 1 5 1. Drain fuel into cover. 6. VII. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions...
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... leave the engine unattended when it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all four seasons, it is running engine until the remaining fuel is started. Figure 53. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. If you operate the engine during storage.) 7. To prevent serious injury from...
... leave the engine unattended when it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all four seasons, it is running engine until the remaining fuel is started. Figure 53. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. If you operate the engine during storage.) 7. To prevent serious injury from...
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... Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to prevent fires. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. XI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may need to be installed. 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...
... Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to prevent fires. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. XI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may need to be installed. 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...
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... and later model year California small off -road engine owner, you should contact TecumsehPower Company at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for two years as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The purchaser shall be repaired or replaced by...
... and later model year California small off -road engine owner, you should contact TecumsehPower Company at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for two years as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The purchaser shall be repaired or replaced by...
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... 2008 IMPORTANT! The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is : 1. B. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be used in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to Subsection 4 below . Any warranted, emissions-related parts which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. The owner shall not be charged for...
... 2008 IMPORTANT! The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is : 1. B. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be used in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to Subsection 4 below . Any warranted, emissions-related parts which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. The owner shall not be charged for...
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... Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to be determined by review of the engine model number on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of purchase by the purchaser. At the time warranty service is responsible for the original purchaser, free of charge...
... Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to be determined by review of the engine model number on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of purchase by the purchaser. At the time warranty service is responsible for the original purchaser, free of charge...