Operator Manual
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... I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI. Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI. Operator's Manual OH195EA/OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
Operator Manual
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...For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in italic type. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the... equipment. TecumsehPower Company is placed in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. NOTE Refers to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-...
...For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in italic type. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the... equipment. TecumsehPower Company is placed in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. NOTE Refers to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-...
Operator Manual
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..., DO NOT use this engine. See "G. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. If you are NOT sure whether they are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon...
..., DO NOT use this engine. See "G. If these instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. If you are NOT sure whether they are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon...
Operator Manual
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... dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working...
... dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working...
Operator Manual
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Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. B. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OH models are designated as part #695244A or #740043...
Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. B. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OH models are designated as part #695244A or #740043...
Operator Manual
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... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Page 4 Table 2. Carburetor 2. Spark Plug Cap 5. Oil Fill Cap 6. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. B. Alternative fuels with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-1032-14 Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Starter Cord Handle 9. In addition, you need to operate properly. Special-formulated oils are...
... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Page 4 Table 2. Carburetor 2. Spark Plug Cap 5. Oil Fill Cap 6. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. B. Alternative fuels with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-1032-14 Engine Oil Level 5 4 6 3 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Starter Cord Handle 9. In addition, you need to operate properly. Special-formulated oils are...
Operator Manual
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... reading instructions below . 1. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug) If your engine has an oil fill cap go to expand without overflowing. 5. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 9. 3. C. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around oil fill plug. Other Possible Oil Fill Locations Front View...
... reading instructions below . 1. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug) If your engine has an oil fill cap go to expand without overflowing. 5. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 9. 3. C. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around oil fill plug. Other Possible Oil Fill Locations Front View...
Operator Manual
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... what type of engines. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. In order to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with an optional Stop Switch. Move equipment control...
... what type of engines. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. In order to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with an optional Stop Switch. Move equipment control...
Operator Manual
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.... 3. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to "FULL CHOKE" position. See Figure 15. Next, move choke control to start engine. 5. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 14. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "NO...
.... 3. Move equipment control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to "FULL CHOKE" position. See Figure 15. Next, move choke control to start engine. 5. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 14. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "NO...
Operator Manual
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..." position. Starter Cord Handle 3 1 2 1. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Always turn off the engine after a short shutdown, move choke lever to serious injury or death. Doing so may lead to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Return rope...
..." position. Starter Cord Handle 3 1 2 1. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Always turn off the engine after a short shutdown, move choke lever to serious injury or death. Doing so may lead to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Return rope...
Operator Manual
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... Used oil must be warm but NOT hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. 3. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 2. Only allow children to start engine. more often if operated...
... Used oil must be warm but NOT hot from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. 3. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 2. Only allow children to start engine. more often if operated...
Operator Manual
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... without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Porcelain Figure 23. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. I. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in warm water and...
... without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Porcelain Figure 23. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. I. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until water is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in warm water and...
Operator Manual
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... Temperatures of Air Filters 1. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Install wing nut and tighten securely. 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 COLD WEATHER BAFFLE POSITION " S "FOR SUMMER ABOVE 32°F (0°C) POSITION " W " FOR WINTER 1 BELOW 32°F (0°C) 1. Paper Filter 6. See Figure 24. 2. Red Baffle 2. See Figure 24. 2. To work effectively, it is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove paper filter...
... Temperatures of Air Filters 1. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Install wing nut and tighten securely. 4 5 6 7 3 8 2 COLD WEATHER BAFFLE POSITION " S "FOR SUMMER ABOVE 32°F (0°C) POSITION " W " FOR WINTER 1 BELOW 32°F (0°C) 1. Paper Filter 6. See Figure 24. 2. Red Baffle 2. See Figure 24. 2. To work effectively, it is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove paper filter...
Operator Manual
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... for most conditions. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. I. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your...
... for most conditions. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. I. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your...
Operator Manual
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... Storage" instructions. IX. IV. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Run the engine while waiting until it is likely that contains stabilizer from the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc...
... Storage" instructions. IX. IV. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Run the engine while waiting until it is likely that contains stabilizer from the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc...
Operator Manual
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... starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Typical Spark Plug Connection III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Cover spark plug hole with recoil starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to...
... starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Typical Spark Plug Connection III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Cover spark plug hole with recoil starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to...
Operator Manual
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...a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442)...use or operate engine on your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. XI. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 181-1032-14 Spark arrester must be installed. 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...
...a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442)...use or operate engine on your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. XI. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 16 181-1032-14 Spark arrester must be installed. 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...
Operator Manual
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... required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of requesting warranty service, evidence must be performed by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to meet the U.S. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must be completed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you should, however, be repaired or replaced...
... required maintenance listed in a reasonable amount of requesting warranty service, evidence must be performed by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to meet the U.S. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must be completed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you should, however, be repaired or replaced...
Operator Manual
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... Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be repaired or replaced by the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for the period of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the owner...
... Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be repaired or replaced by the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for the period of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the owner...
Operator Manual
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... in an Instruction Manual for inspection and/or warranty work is performed is your engine can be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is payable solely by review of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for...
... in an Instruction Manual for inspection and/or warranty work is performed is your engine can be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is payable solely by review of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for...