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... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Storing Your Engine 14 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 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. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting...
... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Storing Your Engine 14 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 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. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting...
Operator Manual
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... this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all times for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by the following emission control systems... could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT NOTICE! It is your responsibility to operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type.
... this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all times for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by the following emission control systems... could result in minor or moderate injury. IMPORTANT NOTICE! It is your responsibility to operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type.
Operator Manual
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..., or go to cool before using this engine is running . • NEVER start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can explode. NEVER allow children to use this engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. Page 1 Failure to save yourself. C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should perform maintenance on page 14. See...
..., or go to cool before using this engine is running . • NEVER start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can explode. NEVER allow children to use this engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. Page 1 Failure to save yourself. C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should perform maintenance on page 14. See...
Operator Manual
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... plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the governor setting can result in such applications. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Use...
... plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the governor setting can result in such applications. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Use...
Operator Manual
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...needed for additional information. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. If repair or service is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification...life specifications for OH models. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. See Figure 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, ...
...needed for additional information. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. If repair or service is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification...life specifications for OH models. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. See Figure 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, ...
Operator Manual
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... 2. Muffler 4. Spark Plug Cap 5. Oil Fill Cap 6. Speed Control 10. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Engine with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. III. In addition, you need to operate properly. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. Using multigrade oil above 32...
... 2. Muffler 4. Spark Plug Cap 5. Oil Fill Cap 6. Speed Control 10. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Engine with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. III. In addition, you need to operate properly. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. Using multigrade oil above 32...
Operator Manual
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... dipstick clean. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. 5. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Oil Sump I . Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. Unscrew oil fill cap from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. NOTE Some engine models feature an oil fill plug with...
... dipstick clean. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. 5. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Oil Sump I . Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. Unscrew oil fill cap from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. NOTE Some engine models feature an oil fill plug with...
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... onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. If you have an electric starter, see "A. A. Primer Bulb Only 1. Page 6 STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 11. This switch must be sure engine is outdoors in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with Electric Starters" instructions. Optional...
... onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. If you have an electric starter, see "A. A. Primer Bulb Only 1. Page 6 STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 11. This switch must be sure engine is outdoors in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with Electric Starters" instructions. Optional...
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... NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start engine. 5. See Figure 15. 3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start...
... NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start engine. 5. See Figure 15. 3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start...
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...: a. Choke Only 1. a. Momentarily move choke lever to equipment manufacturer's instructions. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke lever to the recoil mechanism. 5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 18. b. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. STOP Figure 18. II.
...: a. Choke Only 1. a. Momentarily move choke lever to equipment manufacturer's instructions. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke lever to the recoil mechanism. 5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 18. b. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. STOP Figure 18. II.
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... from spark plug. See Figure 20. 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 3 and "III. Engine should perform maintenance on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to start engine. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to spark plug before each use . 1. Maintenance WARNING...
... from spark plug. See Figure 20. 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 3 and "III. Engine should perform maintenance on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to start engine. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to spark plug before each use . 1. Maintenance WARNING...
Operator Manual
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... necessary. Levers and Linkage 2. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Air Intake Screen Figure 22. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Clean daily if used for replacement. Wrap in warm water and detergent solution then press...
... necessary. Levers and Linkage 2. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Air Intake Screen Figure 22. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Clean daily if used for replacement. Wrap in warm water and detergent solution then press...
Operator Manual
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... have an opening which draws warm air from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. NOTE DO NOT put oil on base. 8. Install air cleaner cover on or clean a paper filter. NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove red baffle from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. Insert red baffle in extremely dusty conditions. more often...
... have an opening which draws warm air from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. NOTE DO NOT put oil on base. 8. Install air cleaner cover on or clean a paper filter. NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is run at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove red baffle from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover. Insert red baffle in extremely dusty conditions. more often...
Operator Manual
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... Tampering with gasoline. F. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. If there is fuel in the fuel tank...
... Tampering with gasoline. F. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. If there is fuel in the fuel tank...
Operator Manual
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..." instructions. See "II. NOTES If engine fuel stored in death or serious injury. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine. 2. If you have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors...
..." instructions. See "II. NOTES If engine fuel stored in death or serious injury. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine. 2. If you have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors...
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... terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent fuel from spraying from grounding post, if provided. 9. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Typical Spark Plug Connection III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. See Figures 25 and 26...
... terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent fuel from spraying from grounding post, if provided. 9. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Typical Spark Plug Connection III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10. See Figures 25 and 26...
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... your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you can do to extend the life of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. 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 After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm...
... your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you can do to extend the life of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to be maintained in this manual. 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 After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm...
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... New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will be completed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engine at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of time, not to California law. The warranty repairs should be repaired or replaced...
... New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will be completed in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engine at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of time, not to California law. The warranty repairs should be repaired or replaced...
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..., end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Designed, built and equipped so as required maintenance in such written instructions to Subsection 4 below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. A statement in the Operator's Manual shall...
..., end-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Designed, built and equipped so as required maintenance in such written instructions to Subsection 4 below . Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. A statement in the Operator's Manual shall...
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... for transporting any TecumsehPower product or parts. the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use " shall mean all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY...
... for transporting any TecumsehPower product or parts. the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use " shall mean all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY...