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Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 10 VIII. Storing Your Engine 14 X. 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. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14...
Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 10 VIII. Storing Your Engine 14 X. 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. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14...
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... equipment. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury. Follow these basic rules for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Find them on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for additional...
... equipment. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury. Follow these basic rules for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Find them on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for additional...
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... ! Fill fuel tank outdoors in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running . See "C. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with a capacity of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. See...
... ! Fill fuel tank outdoors in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running . See "C. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with a capacity of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. See...
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... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from muffler and rest of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engines...
... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from muffler and rest of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engines...
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... Figure 6. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower...
... Figure 6. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower...
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... oil filler. Muffler 4. Spark Plug Cap 5. In addition, you need to be fresh and clean. Service "SL/SJ". Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Doing so may use fuel left over to operate properly. Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Engine with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals...
... oil filler. Muffler 4. Spark Plug Cap 5. In addition, you need to be fresh and clean. Service "SL/SJ". Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Doing so may use fuel left over to operate properly. Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Engine with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals...
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... engine has an oil fill cap go to cool before starting engine. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Fuel vapors can explode. Stop engine and allow fuel to avoid spilling. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. If fuel is upright and level. 2. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap or oil fill plug from area...
... engine has an oil fill cap go to cool before starting engine. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Fuel vapors can explode. Stop engine and allow fuel to avoid spilling. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. If fuel is upright and level. 2. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap or oil fill plug from area...
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... use starting instructions for several different types of such operation. Engines with power. Primer 3. Engine Stop Switch 8. If you have. A. Optional Fuel Valve Some engines are equipped with Electric Starters" instructions. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with an optional Stop Switch. See Figures 11 and 12. Carburetor 2. Starter Cord Handle 9. This switch must be sure engine is running. In order to locate...
... use starting instructions for several different types of such operation. Engines with power. Primer 3. Engine Stop Switch 8. If you have. A. Optional Fuel Valve Some engines are equipped with Electric Starters" instructions. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with an optional Stop Switch. See Figures 11 and 12. Carburetor 2. Starter Cord Handle 9. This switch must be sure engine is running. In order to locate...
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... require pushing primer bulb firmly with your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to "FULL CHOKE" position. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does not start engine. 5. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine...
... require pushing primer bulb firmly with your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to "FULL CHOKE" position. Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does not start engine. 5. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine...
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...when choke lever is outdoors in any other way. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position: a. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fails after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Engine Choke Positions VI. Always turn off the engine ...STOP Figure 18. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figure 16 on page 8. b. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke lever back to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 7. See Figure 19. NOTES If engine starts...
...when choke lever is outdoors in any other way. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position: a. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fails after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Engine Choke Positions VI. Always turn off the engine ...STOP Figure 18. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See Figure 16 on page 8. b. When engine starts: a. Momentarily move choke lever back to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 7. See Figure 19. NOTES If engine starts...
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... dusty or dirty conditions. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 10. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could...
... dusty or dirty conditions. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 10. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could...
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... 100 operating hours. 1. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. I. Levers and Linkage 2. Porcelain Figure 23. D. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Cooling Fins 3. B. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE DO NOT oil...
... 100 operating hours. 1. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. I. Levers and Linkage 2. Porcelain Figure 23. D. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Cooling Fins 3. B. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. NOTE DO NOT oil...
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... 24. 2. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Install air cleaner cover on or clean a paper filter. E. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover. 3. Wing Nut Figure 24. Air Cleaner and Optional Anti-Icing Baffle Page 12 181-1032-14 Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from entering the air cleaner. Replacement filters are available at temperatures below...
... 24. 2. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Install air cleaner cover on or clean a paper filter. E. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover. 3. Wing Nut Figure 24. Air Cleaner and Optional Anti-Icing Baffle Page 12 181-1032-14 Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from entering the air cleaner. Replacement filters are available at temperatures below...
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... or death, DO NOT modify engine in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for most conditions. Run the engine until remaining fuel is...
... or death, DO NOT modify engine in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for most conditions. Run the engine until remaining fuel is...
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... water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. It is running engine until the remaining fuel is available from the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you operate the engine during storage. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it stops from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Draining Fuel" instructions. Clean...
... water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. It is running engine until the remaining fuel is available from the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you operate the engine during storage. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it stops from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Draining Fuel" instructions. Clean...
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... storage.) 6. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to start engine. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 6. 5. II. Remove spark plug. 3.
... storage.) 6. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to start engine. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 6. 5. II. Remove spark plug. 3.
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... arrester to be maintained in this manual. If your engine. Find them on your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to use of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil 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...
... arrester to be maintained in this manual. If your engine. Find them on your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to use of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil 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...
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... Control Systems Warranty on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines must be performed by TecumsehPower Company. In California, new 1995 and later small off -road engines are also warranted for inspection and/or warranty work is provided to you are located on the back cover of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your new...
... Control Systems Warranty on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines must be performed by TecumsehPower Company. In California, new 1995 and later small off -road engines are also warranted for inspection and/or warranty work is provided to you are located on the back cover of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your new...
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...) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed at any remainder of such an unapproved add-on or modified parts may be warranted for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. B. A statement in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of its original, end-use of the ECS Warranty Period. 2. Repair or replacement of "repair or replace as required maintenance in...
...) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed at any remainder of such an unapproved add-on or modified parts may be warranted for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. B. A statement in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of its original, end-use of the ECS Warranty Period. 2. Repair or replacement of "repair or replace as required maintenance in...
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... SERVICE OUTLET. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for TecumsehPower Company any other uses, including use for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which are not defective shall be paid for three (3) year consumer use " shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in the engine model number...
... SERVICE OUTLET. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for TecumsehPower Company any other uses, including use for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which are not defective shall be paid for three (3) year consumer use " shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in the engine model number...
