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... Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-719-14 (English) 6/01/08 General Safety Precautions 1 II. s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Maintenance Intervals 19 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control System Warranty...
... Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-719-14 (English) 6/01/08 General Safety Precautions 1 II. s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Maintenance Intervals 19 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control System Warranty...
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... placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which if NOT avoided, could result in this Operator's Manual. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property...
... placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which if NOT avoided, could result in this Operator's Manual. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property...
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... through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the...
... through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the...
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... spark plug. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
... spark plug. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
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... indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. Technician's Handbook 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Find them on your engine. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician...
... indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. Technician's Handbook 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Find them on your engine. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician...
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... air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. B. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Table 1. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Service "SL/SJ". NEVER use of fuels, other than those listed in oil carry-over from use fuel left over to : • Check oil level before each use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh and clean. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems...
... air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. B. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Table 1. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Service "SL/SJ". NEVER use of fuels, other than those listed in oil carry-over from use fuel left over to : • Check oil level before each use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh and clean. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems...
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... Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. G. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start engine. To prevent injury or death from spark plug hole and ignite. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure engine is open. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Using an approved red...
... Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. G. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start engine. To prevent injury or death from spark plug hole and ignite. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure engine is open. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Using an approved red...
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Move engine speed control to start engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FAST" position. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. Set choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move engine speed control to "FAST" position...
Move engine speed control to start engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FAST" position. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. Set choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move engine speed control to "FAST" position...
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... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to start engine. 10. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to start engine. 10. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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... hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. Engine Components Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. Engine Components Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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... Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 To check oil on engines with recommended oil. See Figure 29. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on and tightened securely. 4. Figure 29. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. Remove oil drain plug, if present. See Figure 29. 7. See "III. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it...
... Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 To check oil on engines with recommended oil. See Figure 29. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on and tightened securely. 4. Figure 29. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. Remove oil drain plug, if present. See Figure 29. 7. See "III. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it...
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...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. Install spark plug and tighten securely. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 1 1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Resistor Spark Plug NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be used in extremely dusty conditions. C. Clean daily if used...
...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. Install spark plug and tighten securely. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Debris Removal Areas 2 3 1 1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Resistor Spark Plug NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be used in extremely dusty conditions. C. Clean daily if used...
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... 1. Remove air cleaner cover from entering the air cleaner. Base Figure 33. To work effectively, it is run at temperatures below . 5. See Figure 34. 4. See Figure 34. 4. RUN CHOKE 2 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below 32°F (0°C). E. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C) 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on base. 9. Wing Nuts 2. See Figure 33. 2. Remove paper filter from...
... 1. Remove air cleaner cover from entering the air cleaner. Base Figure 33. To work effectively, it is run at temperatures below . 5. See Figure 34. 4. See Figure 34. 4. RUN CHOKE 2 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below 32°F (0°C). E. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. At Temperatures Above 32°F (0°C) 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on base. 9. Wing Nuts 2. See Figure 33. 2. Remove paper filter from...
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... ENGINE WARRANTY. Tampering with gasoline. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with the governor setting can be affected at altitudes up to transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
... ENGINE WARRANTY. Tampering with gasoline. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with the governor setting can be affected at altitudes up to transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
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... not necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Prepare the fuel for short-term/seasonal storage. It is available from engine. 2. Draining Fuel" instructions. Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in...
... not necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Prepare the fuel for short-term/seasonal storage. It is available from engine. 2. Draining Fuel" instructions. Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in...
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... must be installed. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is a violation of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. b. Turn ignition switch key to start engine. Repeat Steps 6 and 7. (This will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
... must be installed. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is a violation of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. b. Turn ignition switch key to start engine. Repeat Steps 6 and 7. (This will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer...
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.... Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug Every...
.... Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug Every...
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...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. EPA regulations for two years. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your new engine. At the time of requesting warranty service, evidence must be repaired or replaced by...
...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. EPA regulations for two years. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your new engine. At the time of requesting warranty service, evidence must be repaired or replaced by...
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... that a part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Such use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each of the ECS Warranty Period prior to 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to the first scheduled replacement point for...
... that a part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Such use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each of the ECS Warranty Period prior to 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to the first scheduled replacement point for...
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... responsible for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes. (6) The engine warranty category of your engine warranty category designation. (7) Qualification for the operation of service items which are not defective shall be arranged by the original purchaser. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Some states do not allow limitations on electronic ignition. (4) For...
... responsible for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes. (6) The engine warranty category of your engine warranty category designation. (7) Qualification for the operation of service items which are not defective shall be arranged by the original purchaser. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Some states do not allow limitations on electronic ignition. (4) For...