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...are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped.) TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before operating this Operator's Manual....of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled ...
...are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped.) TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before operating this Operator's Manual....of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled ...
Operator Manual
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... (see "I . If you try to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when...
... (see "I . If you try to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when...
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... Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in any way. F. H. DO NOT USE AS SHOWN ! WARNING Use of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment...
... Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in any way. F. H. DO NOT USE AS SHOWN ! WARNING Use of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment...
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... Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. NOTES Please look at the decal on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for OV models. If repair or service is needed for additional information. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this power...
... Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. NOTES Please look at the decal on your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for OV models. If repair or service is needed for additional information. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this power...
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...% CAUTION The use of oil to use in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Pints (.62 liters). SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended. B. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Using multigrade oil above 32°...
...% CAUTION The use of oil to use in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Pints (.62 liters). SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended. B. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Using multigrade oil above 32°...
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... to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is below the "ADD" mark on page 13. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for engine, see "A. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Tighten securely. 6. Starter Cord Handle 6. Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube. NOTES...
... to : • Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is below the "ADD" mark on page 13. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for engine, see "A. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Tighten securely. 6. Starter Cord Handle 6. Unscrew oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube. NOTES...
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... is outdoors in any other way. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Cooler temperatures may result in this engine after a short shutdown. Table 3. Primer Bulb 2. Engines with spark plug removed. Move engine throttle control to your engine, first determine what type of the following instructions...
... is outdoors in any other way. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Cooler temperatures may result in this engine after a short shutdown. Table 3. Primer Bulb 2. Engines with spark plug removed. Move engine throttle control to your engine, first determine what type of the following instructions...
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.... Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. Spark Plug Wire 2. If engine fails to "FAST" position: a. Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. c. b. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. If engine does NOT start engine. 8. 5. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for...
.... Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. Spark Plug Wire 2. If engine fails to "FAST" position: a. Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. c. b. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. If engine does NOT start engine. 8. 5. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for...
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... Air-Cooled Page 11 NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. Operate equipment control to the recoil mechanism. 5. Vent Hole ...cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. 4. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. DO NOT attempt to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions...
... Air-Cooled Page 11 NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. Operate equipment control to the recoil mechanism. 5. Vent Hole ...cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. 4. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. DO NOT attempt to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions...
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... "CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Engine Throttle Control 3. "FAST" Position 4. "CHOKE" Position 2 1 Figure 25. If engine fails to start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start engine. 9. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Cooler temperatures may result in...
... "CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. Engine Throttle Control 3. "FAST" Position 4. "CHOKE" Position 2 1 Figure 25. If engine fails to start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start engine. 9. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Cooler temperatures may result in...
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... accidental starting when working on page 2. Engine should perform maintenance on page 5. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running. See Figures 26 and 27. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . • Change oil after use . 1. Stopping...
... accidental starting when working on page 2. Engine should perform maintenance on page 5. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running. See Figures 26 and 27. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . • Change oil after use . 1. Stopping...
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... • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Oil Drain Plug Location Page 14 Figure 31. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Typical Spark Connection Figure 30. Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Figure 28. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Clean area around oil drain plug. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to start engine. 2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an...
... • Air-Cooled 181-1272-14 Oil Drain Plug Location Page 14 Figure 31. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Typical Spark Connection Figure 30. Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Figure 28. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Clean area around oil drain plug. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to start engine. 2. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an...
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... Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 4 3 2 2 1 3 1 1. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Porcelain Figure 33. B. See Figure 33. 5. Spark Plug Connection Figure 32. Electrodes 3. Cooling Fins 2. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. Levers and Linkage 4. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Air Intake Screen 3. Remove...
... Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 4 3 2 2 1 3 1 1. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Porcelain Figure 33. B. See Figure 33. 5. Spark Plug Connection Figure 32. Electrodes 3. Cooling Fins 2. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. Levers and Linkage 4. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Air Intake Screen 3. Remove...
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... a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Paper Filter 2. Tabs 5. Your air cleaner periodically needs to remove. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. See Figure 37. 8. Again, cover flat must be cleaned or replaced. Slots 3. I . Turn cover counterclockwise to be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Insert new paper filter onto flange. See Figure 35. 6. Push cover firmly against flange and turn clockwise until cover locks...
... a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Paper Filter 2. Tabs 5. Your air cleaner periodically needs to remove. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. See Figure 37. 8. Again, cover flat must be cleaned or replaced. Slots 3. I . Turn cover counterclockwise to be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Insert new paper filter onto flange. See Figure 35. 6. Push cover firmly against flange and turn clockwise until cover locks...
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... Storage I . Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may lead to empty fuel that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. IV. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from...
... Storage I . Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may lead to empty fuel that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. IV. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from...
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... button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to Step 5. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 13. Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 39. Proceed to start engine. Install spark plug...
... button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to Step 5. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 13. Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 8. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 39. Proceed to start engine. Install spark plug...
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... a spark arrester cover that you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. For example, it is equipped with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be installed. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272...
... a spark arrester cover that you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. For example, it is equipped with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be installed. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1272...
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..., built and equipped to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be different for your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are located on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines must be repaired or replaced by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. Warranty service can be performed by TecumsehPower Company. At...
..., built and equipped to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be different for your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are located on 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines must be repaired or replaced by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. Warranty service can be performed by TecumsehPower Company. At...
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... scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be provided without charge to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be used in such written instructions to the effect of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. If the part fails prior to the owner. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is only applicable to...
... scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be provided without charge to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be used in such written instructions to the effect of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. If the part fails prior to the owner. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is only applicable to...
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... Telephone: 1-800-558-5402 Visit us at its parts, other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from this warranty policy, "commercial use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to assume for Member...
... Telephone: 1-800-558-5402 Visit us at its parts, other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from this warranty policy, "commercial use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to assume for Member...