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... could result in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Notice Regarding Emissions ...used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions...
... could result in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Notice Regarding Emissions ...used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions...
Operator Manual
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... adult should start the engine. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of 2.5 gallons or less. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. contact the equipment manufacturer. General Safety Precautions ! A. Fuel vapors can quickly be present even if you DO NOT see equipment manufacturer's manual). C. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in rotating parts, leading to use this...
... adult should start the engine. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of 2.5 gallons or less. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. contact the equipment manufacturer. General Safety Precautions ! A. Fuel vapors can quickly be present even if you DO NOT see equipment manufacturer's manual). C. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in rotating parts, leading to use this...
Operator Manual
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... Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. E. WARNING Use of this engine 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. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure...
... Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. E. WARNING Use of this engine 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. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure...
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... 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. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is...
... 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. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is...
Operator Manual
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..., you need to be fresh and clean. Pints (1.62 liters). NEVER use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Pints (1.83 liters). Service "SL/SJ". B. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. CAUTION The use of oil to the air cleaner...
..., you need to be fresh and clean. Pints (1.62 liters). NEVER use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Pints (1.83 liters). Service "SL/SJ". B. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. CAUTION The use of oil to the air cleaner...
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.... Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Air Intake Screen 5. Tighten securely. 6. NEVER allow fuel to avoid spilling. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 4. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove...
.... Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Air Intake Screen 5. Tighten securely. 6. NEVER allow fuel to avoid spilling. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 4. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove...
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... or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with spark plug removed. Push starter button or turn key to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "A. When engine starts: a. b. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. Finally, move combined control to start or troubleshoot this...
... or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with spark plug removed. Push starter button or turn key to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "A. When engine starts: a. b. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. Finally, move combined control to start or troubleshoot this...
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... start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. See Figures 9 thru 11. See Figure 12. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Finally, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. If engine fails to restart engine. 6. Engine Mounted...
... start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. See Figures 9 thru 11. See Figure 12. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Finally, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. If engine fails to restart engine. 6. Engine Mounted...
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... Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. If engine fails to "FULL CHOKE" position and pull the starter rope again. 7. Return rope slowly to "FAST" position. NOTES Following the instructions listed in the "FAST" position, move combined control to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. Next, move combined control back to "FAST...
... Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. If engine fails to "FULL CHOKE" position and pull the starter rope again. 7. Return rope slowly to "FAST" position. NOTES Following the instructions listed in the "FAST" position, move combined control to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. Next, move combined control back to "FAST...
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...; Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. See Figure 18. a. b. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 18. II. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted...
...; Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. See Figure 18. a. b. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 18. II. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted...
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... 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to serious injury or death. See "G. NOTE Used oil must be changed more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. VII. See "A. Clean area around oil drain plug. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely...
... 2. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Fill with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to serious injury or death. See "G. NOTE Used oil must be changed more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. VII. See "A. Clean area around oil drain plug. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely...
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.... 2. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Remove debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Cooling Fins 2. Debris Locations Figure 22. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 1 1. .030...
.... 2. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Remove debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Cooling Fins 2. Debris Locations Figure 22. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 1 1. .030...
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... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be cleaned or replaced. III. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Remove and inspect filter(s) for most conditions. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Clean inside of engine governor. Install paper filter (see your Authorized...
... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be cleaned or replaced. III. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Remove and inspect filter(s) for most conditions. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Clean inside of engine governor. Install paper filter (see your Authorized...
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... avoid spilling. 3. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in the tank. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen...
... avoid spilling. 3. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in the tank. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen...
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...stops from your carburetor. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2. If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. DO NOT attempt to avoid death or serious injury. 3. See "II. This product...reading instructions below . Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 III. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in fuel tank inside a ...
...stops from your carburetor. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2. If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. DO NOT attempt to avoid death or serious injury. 3. See "II. This product...reading instructions below . Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 III. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in fuel tank inside a ...
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... operate engine on page 10. Remove spark plug. 3. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may spray from spark plug. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent fuel from spraying from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Cover spark plug hole with recoil starters proceed to start...
... operate engine on page 10. Remove spark plug. 3. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may spray from spark plug. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent fuel from spraying from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Cover spark plug hole with recoil starters proceed to start...
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... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. 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 and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every...
... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. 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 and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every...
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... maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of all new TecumsehPower engines. Warranty service...
... maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of all new TecumsehPower engines. Warranty service...
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.... EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). If any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be used to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-related part. 4. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under...
.... EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). If any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be used to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-related part. 4. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under...
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... engine model number on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if 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 for commercial...
... engine model number on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if 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 for commercial...