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... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI.... Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. ...
... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI.... Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. ...
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Before operating this Operator's Manual. Follow these basic rules for additional information. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type. TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of all...
Before operating this Operator's Manual. Follow these basic rules for additional information. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type. TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of all...
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...Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can become entangled in fuel tank inside a building with the fuel fill cap ...can quickly be present even if you are NOT sure whether they are highly flammable and can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. To avoid serious injury or death, be ignited by mouth. I . General Safety Precautions ! A. Fuel vapors can linger...
...Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can become entangled in fuel tank inside a building with the fuel fill cap ...can quickly be present even if you are NOT sure whether they are highly flammable and can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. To avoid serious injury or death, be ignited by mouth. I . General Safety Precautions ! A. Fuel vapors can linger...
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... Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. H. DO NOT use in serious ..."OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. E. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. G. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Muffler Guard 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line ...
... Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. H. DO NOT use in serious ..."OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. E. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. G. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Muffler Guard 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line ...
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... Company manufactures and is located in the spaces provided for additional information. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. See Figure 6. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A...Please look at the decal on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. B. How to the emission compliance life as...
... Company manufactures and is located in the spaces provided for additional information. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. See Figure 6. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A...Please look at the decal on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. B. How to the emission compliance life as...
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... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Doing so may cause internal engine damage. Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Muffler 4. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium ... Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. • Insure oil fill cap/plug is NOT recommended. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may use...
... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Doing so may cause internal engine damage. Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Muffler 4. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium ... Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. • Insure oil fill cap/plug is NOT recommended. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may use...
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...explode. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 2 1. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited ...below . 1. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with an attached dipstick. Failure to avoid spilling. 5. B. If your engine has an oil fill plug go to expand without overflowing. 5. Tighten securely. 4. Note oil level. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on ...
...explode. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 2 1. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited ...below . 1. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with an attached dipstick. Failure to avoid spilling. 5. B. If your engine has an oil fill plug go to expand without overflowing. 5. Tighten securely. 4. Note oil level. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on ...
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... locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with an optional Stop Switch. Speed Control 10. Only allow children to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Go to "FAST" position. For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for... several different types of such operation. Engines with spark plug removed. If you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to : Section A.I Section A.II I. See Table 3. Starter Cord Handle 9. Air...
... locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with an optional Stop Switch. Speed Control 10. Only allow children to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Go to "FAST" position. For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for... several different types of such operation. Engines with spark plug removed. If you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to : Section A.I Section A.II I. See Table 3. Starter Cord Handle 9. Air...
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...To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" position. Move choke control to "FAST" position. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke lever back to restart engine. 8. Engine Primer Bulb 3 1 2 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does not start after a short shutdown....CHOKE" position. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than ...
...To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" position. Move choke control to "FAST" position. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke lever back to restart engine. 8. Engine Primer Bulb 3 1 2 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does not start after a short shutdown....CHOKE" position. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than ...
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...use primer to : Section B.I Section B.II I. Grasp starter cord handle. a. b. Next, pull rope with Recoil Starters If your thumb 5 times. If engine does not start after a short shutdown. Only one rapid full arm stroke. Primer Bulb Only 1. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk... Recoil Starters If you have a manual recoil starter, see Table 4. If you feel drag. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the steps above avoids potential damage to "FAST" position, if present. See Figure 16. 3. Doing so will apply ...
...use primer to : Section B.I Section B.II I. Grasp starter cord handle. a. b. Next, pull rope with Recoil Starters If your thumb 5 times. If engine does not start after a short shutdown. Only one rapid full arm stroke. Primer Bulb Only 1. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk... Recoil Starters If you have a manual recoil starter, see Table 4. If you feel drag. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the steps above avoids potential damage to "FAST" position, if present. See Figure 16. 3. Doing so will apply ...
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... etc. c. Momentarily move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position: a. c. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside... CHOKE" position. Choke Only 1. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to original position. If engine does not start engine. 7. Engine Choke Positions VI. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure ...
... etc. c. Momentarily move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position: a. c. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside... CHOKE" position. Choke Only 1. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to original position. If engine does not start engine. 7. Engine Choke Positions VI. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure ...
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...spark plug. See "G. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. Engine should perform maintenance on page 2. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 3 and "...instructions below . • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from grounding post, if provided. 13. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. Avoid ...
...spark plug. See "G. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. Engine should perform maintenance on page 2. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 3 and "...instructions below . • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from grounding post, if provided. 13. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. Avoid ...
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...the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake ...Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. C. I. NOTE DO...
...the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake ...Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. C. I. NOTE DO...
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...2. Wing Nut Figure 24. See Figure 24. 2. Clean inside of Air Filters 1. Engines equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner baffle that prevents ice from forming in the carburetor when the engine is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove red baffle from the muffler into the...cold air from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover from inside of 32°F (0°C) and Below 1. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; To work effectively, it is in extremely dusty conditions. Install wing nut ...
...2. Wing Nut Figure 24. See Figure 24. 2. Clean inside of Air Filters 1. Engines equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner baffle that prevents ice from forming in the carburetor when the engine is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove red baffle from the muffler into the...cold air from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover from inside of 32°F (0°C) and Below 1. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; To work effectively, it is in extremely dusty conditions. Install wing nut ...
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...If you do not have to operate at altitudes up to serious injury or death. For operation at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it is consumed. NEVER tamper with factory setting of a pickup truck. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Factory settings are ...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with the governor setting can be affected at unsafe speeds. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off ...
...If you do not have to operate at altitudes up to serious injury or death. For operation at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it is consumed. NEVER tamper with factory setting of a pickup truck. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Factory settings are ...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with the governor setting can be affected at unsafe speeds. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off ...
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...gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will gradually deteriorate. To prevent serious injury from your carburetor. Page 14 181-1032-14 NOTES If engine fuel stored in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage Area • Guards... for extended storage. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from carburetor. This product is consumed. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to drain fuel that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE Instead of...
...gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will gradually deteriorate. To prevent serious injury from your carburetor. Page 14 181-1032-14 NOTES If engine fuel stored in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage Area • Guards... for extended storage. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from carburetor. This product is consumed. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to drain fuel that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTE Instead of...
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... • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with rag to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. b. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating...cylinder bore, fuel may spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Install spark plug. 8. See "A. Remove spark plug. 3. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire ...
... • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with rag to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. b. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating...cylinder bore, fuel may spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Install spark plug. 8. See "A. Remove spark plug. 3. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire ...
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...will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. In some cases the muffler may purchase ... Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper 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...
...will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. In some cases the muffler may purchase ... Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper 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...
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.... The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is defective in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for transporting the products to the original purchaser. At the time of sale to and from the place where the inspection and/or...
.... The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is defective in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for transporting the products to the original purchaser. At the time of sale to and from the place where the inspection and/or...
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...statement in such written instructions to the effect of an emission-related part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by the ECS Warranty. 7. ... TecumsehPower Company according to the first scheduled replacement point for such emission-related parts. 8. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is only applicable to the part as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. TecumsehPower Company shall not be...
...statement in such written instructions to the effect of an emission-related part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by the ECS Warranty. 7. ... TecumsehPower Company according to the first scheduled replacement point for such emission-related parts. 8. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is only applicable to the part as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. TecumsehPower Company shall not be...