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..., could result in this Operator's Manual. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to comply with California and U.S. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury...
..., could result in this Operator's Manual. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to comply with California and U.S. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury...
Operator Manual
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... should perform maintenance on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in serious injury or death. See Figure 1 on this engine. Fuel vapors can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
... should perform maintenance on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in serious injury or death. See Figure 1 on this engine. Fuel vapors can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
Operator Manual
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... the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING Use of engine. F. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in such applications. Figure 1. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass...
... the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING Use of engine. F. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in such applications. Figure 1. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass...
Operator Manual
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... TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LV models. Find them on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself...
... TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LV models. Find them on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself...
Operator Manual
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... to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Before Starting Your Engine A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to point of fuels other than those listed in . •...
... to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Before Starting Your Engine A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to point of fuels other than those listed in . •...
Operator Manual
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... starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. NOTES Be sure to original position between pushes. Equipment Control Figure 12. If you have a manual recoil starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of the following instructions in equipment malfunction. 4. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW...
... starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. NOTES Be sure to original position between pushes. Equipment Control Figure 12. If you have a manual recoil starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of the following instructions in equipment malfunction. 4. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW...
Operator Manual
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... throttle control to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST "position. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Wire 3. "RUN" Range 3. Choke Only 1. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Operate equipment control to...
... throttle control to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "FAST "position. Next, move engine throttle control to start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Wire 3. "RUN" Range 3. Choke Only 1. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Operate equipment control to...
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.... 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 21 on page 10. Vent Hole Figure 24. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . b. Move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page...
.... 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 21 on page 10. Vent Hole Figure 24. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . b. Move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page...
Operator Manual
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... 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT use primer bulb to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Move engine throttle control back to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb...
... 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT use primer bulb to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. Move engine throttle control back to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb...
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...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VI. WWAARRNNININGG To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially...
...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VI. WWAARRNNININGG To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially...
Operator Manual
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... Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figure 34. 9. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Install oil...
... Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figure 34. 9. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Install oil...
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.... Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Oil Fill Plug 9. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Doing...
.... Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Oil Fill Plug 9. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Doing...
Operator Manual
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... without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Follow instructions for replacement. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Type A, B, C, D or E. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on this page, and/or "II. Check electrode gap with one of fire. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030...
... without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Follow instructions for replacement. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Type A, B, C, D or E. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on this page, and/or "II. Check electrode gap with one of fire. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030...
Operator Manual
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...Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Foam Filter 8. II. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 18. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions listed above. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Push cover...
...Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Foam Filter 8. II. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 18. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions listed above. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Push cover...
Operator Manual
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... gasoline in an open vehicle, such as a result of contact with the mower blade, DO NOT interfere with factory setting of the mechanism may ignite leading to avoid death or serious injury. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Parts of engine governor. Turn cover clockwise to operate at unsafe speeds...
... gasoline in an open vehicle, such as a result of contact with the mower blade, DO NOT interfere with factory setting of the mechanism may ignite leading to avoid death or serious injury. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Parts of engine governor. Turn cover clockwise to operate at unsafe speeds...
Operator Manual
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... waiting until it stops from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is started. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. II. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is NOT necessary to Step 6. Remove spark plug. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF...
... waiting until it stops from your fuel for proper battery storage, if machine is started. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. II. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is NOT necessary to Step 6. Remove spark plug. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF...
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... purchase one of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". 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 Use Every 5 Hours Or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Every 25 Hours or 3 Months...
... purchase one of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". 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 Use Every 5 Hours Or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Every 25 Hours or 3 Months...
Operator Manual
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... the inspection and/or warranty work . To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any circumstances in your new engine. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on 1995 and later model year California small off -road...
... the inspection and/or warranty work . To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any circumstances in your new engine. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on 1995 and later model year California small off -road...
Operator Manual
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...-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for such emission-related parts. 8. The Emission Regulations may be identical in all applicable regulations adopted by TecumsehPower Company according to the part as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California...
...-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for such emission-related parts. 8. The Emission Regulations may be identical in all applicable regulations adopted by TecumsehPower Company according to the part as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California...
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... of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from the date of purchase and subject to power any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may...
... of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from the date of purchase and subject to power any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may...
