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... & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14...
... & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14...
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... to read this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which if NOT avoided, could result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in italic type. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the...
... to read this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which if NOT avoided, could result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Statements in italic type. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the...
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... "I . Maintenance" instructions on page 14. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms 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 in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can...
... "I . Maintenance" instructions on page 14. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms 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 in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can...
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... Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engine. DO NOT use in such applications. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. DO...
... Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engine. DO NOT use in such applications. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. DO...
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.../or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is intended for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM). This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Find...
.../or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is intended for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM). This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Find...
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... damage. Air Cleaner Figure 8. In addition, you need to : • Check oil level before each use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. NEVER use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh and clean. IV. Before Starting Your Engine...
... damage. Air Cleaner Figure 8. In addition, you need to : • Check oil level before each use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. NEVER use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh and clean. IV. Before Starting Your Engine...
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... only with Dipstick" instructions above. 1. If your engine has an oil fill plug, see Table 2 and "III. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around oil fill plug. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. See Figure 9. 3. Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Filling Oil Sump I . See Figure 8 on page 4. Replace fuel fill cap...
... only with Dipstick" instructions above. 1. If your engine has an oil fill plug, see Table 2 and "III. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around oil fill plug. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. See Figure 9. 3. Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Filling Oil Sump I . See Figure 8 on page 4. Replace fuel fill cap...
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... Engine Symbols 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 5. This rocker switch is outdoors in this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. This switch must be sure engine is used to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Air Cleaner Figure 12. Fuel Fill Cap 7. See Figure 13. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to start . See Figures 11...
... Engine Symbols 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 5. This rocker switch is outdoors in this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. This switch must be sure engine is used to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Air Cleaner Figure 12. Fuel Fill Cap 7. See Figure 13. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to start . See Figures 11...
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... completely to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is ... NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. See Figure 15. DO NOT attempt to start engine. 7. See Figure 14. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. If ...
... completely to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is ... NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. See Figure 15. DO NOT attempt to start engine. 7. See Figure 14. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. If ...
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.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. b. When engine starts: a. b. Next, move choke lever to "FULL CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke lever to "1/2 CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke lever back to "NO CHOKE" position. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See...
.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. b. When engine starts: a. b. Next, move choke lever to "FULL CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke lever to "1/2 CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke lever back to "NO CHOKE" position. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See...
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...; Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . 1. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Remove oil drain plug, if present. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 10. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. 3. Page 10 181-1032-14 Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on...
...; Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . 1. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Remove oil drain plug, if present. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 10. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. 3. Page 10 181-1032-14 Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on...
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...; Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filters...
...; Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Servicing Foam Pre-Filters...
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... 4. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. See Figure 24. 2. Install wing nut and tighten securely. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover. Replacement filters are available at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Remove red baffle from forming in the carburetor when the engine is in "WINTER" position shown. 5. Insert red baffle in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C) 1. Servicing...
... 4. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. See Figure 24. 2. Install wing nut and tighten securely. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover. Replacement filters are available at temperatures below 32°F (0°C). Remove red baffle from forming in the carburetor when the engine is in "WINTER" position shown. 5. Insert red baffle in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C) 1. Servicing...
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...; Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with gasoline. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for most conditions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite...
...; Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with gasoline. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for most conditions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite...
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... To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it stops from lack of fire. Clean Engine" instructions. See "A. Run the engine while...
... To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it stops from lack of fire. Clean Engine" instructions. See "A. Run the engine while...
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... cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Figure 25. II. Install spark plug. 8. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery. 181-1032-14 Page 15 Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Grasp starter cord...
... cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Figure 25. II. Install spark plug. 8. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery. 181-1032-14 Page 15 Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Grasp starter cord...
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..., locate the muffler on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you can do to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Table 5. XI. 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...
..., locate the muffler on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. If you can do to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Screen Type 36085". Table 5. XI. 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...
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... WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for two years as hereinafter noted. You are warranted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are located on 1995 and later model year...
... WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for two years as hereinafter noted. You are warranted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are located on 1995 and later model year...
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... WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for replacement as required maintenance in fact defective, provided that part. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original, end-use of the ECS Warranty Period prior to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the Air Resources Board pursuant to...
... WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for replacement as required maintenance in fact defective, provided that part. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original, end-use of the ECS Warranty Period prior to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the Air Resources Board pursuant to...
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... Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions...
... Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions...