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... Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing Your...
... Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing Your...
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... information and is your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. It is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three... Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are of all times for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft •...
... information and is your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. It is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three... Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are of all times for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft •...
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WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Failure to use this engine (see equipment manufacturer's manual). Carbon monoxide is allowed to do so can result in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors. Also, deadly levels of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is running . B. Fuel vapors can linger for additional information. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. NOT ...
WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Failure to use this engine (see equipment manufacturer's manual). Carbon monoxide is allowed to do so can result in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors. Also, deadly levels of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is running . B. Fuel vapors can linger for additional information. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. NOT ...
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NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest of engine. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engines for additional information. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Figure 2. To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • ...
NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest of engine. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engines for additional information. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Figure 2. To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • ...
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NOTES Please look at the decal on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is intended for future reference. ...
NOTES Please look at the decal on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is intended for future reference. ...
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NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Special-formulated oils are equipped with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Changing Oil" instructions on oil fill cap/dipstick. Service "SL/SJ". Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be sure the oil sump contains the correct ...
NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Special-formulated oils are equipped with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Changing Oil" instructions on oil fill cap/dipstick. Service "SL/SJ". Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be sure the oil sump contains the correct ...
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Filling Oil Sump 1. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 6 on page 4. Wipe away any source of spillage. NOTE For recommended fuel, see Table 2 and "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2 3 1 6 1. If oil reading on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to refuel this engine. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Stop engine and allow children to expand without ...
Filling Oil Sump 1. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 6 on page 4. Wipe away any source of spillage. NOTE For recommended fuel, see Table 2 and "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2 3 1 6 1. If oil reading on dipstick is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to refuel this engine. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Stop engine and allow children to expand without ...
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... after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. Push starter button or turn key to "FAST" position and then start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run...
... after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. Push starter button or turn key to "FAST" position and then start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run...
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To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 7. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. Afterwards, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure ...
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 7. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. Afterwards, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure ...
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NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of Engine Figure 13. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and is tightened securely. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is on page 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire ...
NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of Engine Figure 13. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and is tightened securely. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . • Change oil after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is on page 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire ...
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Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 10 and/or "II. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. Remove air cleaner cover and filters. If either is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. See "III. Afterward, continue reading instructions below...
Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 10 and/or "II. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is present, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. Remove air cleaner cover and filters. If either is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. See "III. Afterward, continue reading instructions below...
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Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear. 3. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. D. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 11. Clean daily if used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Porcelain Figure 16. Cover 8 7 Figure 17. C. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature ...
Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear. 3. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. D. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 11. Clean daily if used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Porcelain Figure 16. Cover 8 7 Figure 17. C. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature ...
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Filter Removal/Installation 1. See Figure 17 on hose. Install foam pre-filter (see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. Carburetor If you think your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Running the engine faster than the speed set at unsafe speeds. Replacing Fuel Filter G. Factory settings are available at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. H. III. Remove and inspect filter(s) for other clamp. 6. E. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious ...
Filter Removal/Installation 1. See Figure 17 on hose. Install foam pre-filter (see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. Carburetor If you think your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Running the engine faster than the speed set at unsafe speeds. Replacing Fuel Filter G. Factory settings are available at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. H. III. Remove and inspect filter(s) for other clamp. 6. E. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious ...
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... method below . Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in death or serious injury. Fuel Treatment 1. This product is available from carburetor. NOTE Instead of a pickup truck.
... method below . Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in death or serious injury. Fuel Treatment 1. This product is available from carburetor. NOTE Instead of a pickup truck.
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B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 12. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Remove spark plugs. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 20. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs before draining fuel from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug holes. 4. Changing Oil" instructions on page 8. See "I . See "A. Run the engine while waiting until it is engaged. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have two spark plug connections. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post 5. Install spark plugs. 8. Oil...
B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 12. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. Remove spark plugs. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 20. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs before draining fuel from lack of clean engine oil into spark plug holes. 4. Changing Oil" instructions on page 8. See "I . See "A. Run the engine while waiting until it is engaged. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have two spark plug connections. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post 5. Install spark plugs. 8. Oil...
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Spark arrester must be installed. In some cases the muffler may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Table 3. 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 ...
Spark arrester must be installed. In some cases the muffler may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Find them on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is a violation of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Table 3. 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 ...
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... except in a reasonable amount of time, not to provide written evidence of the performance of requesting warranty service, evidence must be responsible for transporting the products to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Warranty service can only be arranged by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to meet the U.S. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty...
... except in a reasonable amount of time, not to provide written evidence of the performance of requesting warranty service, evidence must be responsible for transporting the products to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Warranty service can only be arranged by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to meet the U.S. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty...
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Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for the period of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be used to the effect of its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any warranted, emissions-related part which , at a ...
Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for the period of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be used to the effect of its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any warranted, emissions-related part which , at a ...
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... AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to cause cancer, birth defects or other than as the ... consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may also have additional legal rights not affected by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to any . and Canada 90 Day 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 ...
... AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to cause cancer, birth defects or other than as the ... consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may also have additional legal rights not affected by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to any . and Canada 90 Day 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 ...