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...; Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 8 VIII. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel LOG ON! Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Maintenance Intervals 14 California...
...; Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 8 VIII. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel LOG ON! Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Maintenance Intervals 14 California...
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... operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. Safety Definitions Statements in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Follow these basic rules for your personal safety...
... operate on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. Safety Definitions Statements in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Follow these basic rules for your personal safety...
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... Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. To empty fuel tank see "I . Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should perform maintenance on page 12. See "VII. The equipment manufacturer...on page 8. D. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are not properly guarded, or if you have any engine exhaust. See "B. A. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in fuel tank inside a building with a ...
... Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. To empty fuel tank see "I . Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should perform maintenance on page 12. See "VII. The equipment manufacturer...on page 8. D. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are not properly guarded, or if you have any engine exhaust. See "B. A. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in fuel tank inside a building with a ...
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...could result in . Switch in any way. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on fun-carts, go to operate at unsafe speeds. Avoid Burns and Fire from muffler and rest of engine. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing... severe burns on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. See Figure 1. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes could...
...could result in . Switch in any way. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on fun-carts, go to operate at unsafe speeds. Avoid Burns and Fire from muffler and rest of engine. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing... severe burns on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. See Figure 1. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes could...
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... manufacture (D.O.M.). This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Engine Identification Decal ® TECUMSEH IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION 2100 SAMPLE TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY DISP-49CC ENGINE FAMILY - 3 TPXS.0494EA THIS ENGINE MEETS USE EPA PHII EMISSIONS REGS FOR SI SORE ENGINES MODERATE (C) LIFE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Figure 5. Service...
... manufacture (D.O.M.). This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Engine Identification Decal ® TECUMSEH IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION 2100 SAMPLE TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY DISP-49CC ENGINE FAMILY - 3 TPXS.0494EA THIS ENGINE MEETS USE EPA PHII EMISSIONS REGS FOR SI SORE ENGINES MODERATE (C) LIFE READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR IMPORTANT SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Figure 5. Service...
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... to use a clean, high quality, 2-Cycle oil mixed with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may use gasoline containing the following components identified in Tecumseh engines. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 1. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. For recommended mixture ratio of recommended fuel amount. Screw cap onto...
... to use a clean, high quality, 2-Cycle oil mixed with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may use gasoline containing the following components identified in Tecumseh engines. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 1. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. For recommended mixture ratio of recommended fuel amount. Screw cap onto...
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... 4. See Figure 8. See Figure 7 and Figure 9. 2. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Optional ON/OFF Switch Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 NOTE For recommended mixture ratios of fuel and oil, see...
... 4. See Figure 8. See Figure 7 and Figure 9. 2. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Optional ON/OFF Switch Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 NOTE For recommended mixture ratios of fuel and oil, see...
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To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is pulled. Move toggle switch to "NO CHOKE" position and continue reading the text below. WARNING DO NOT start this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 12. NOTE Yellow compression relief valve will "... If you are experienced and capable of the following instructions in any other way. See Figure 11. 3. Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 I O I Figure 10. Full Choke Position Figure 11. Doing so...
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is pulled. Move toggle switch to "NO CHOKE" position and continue reading the text below. WARNING DO NOT start this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 12. NOTE Yellow compression relief valve will "... If you are experienced and capable of the following instructions in any other way. See Figure 11. 3. Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 I O I Figure 10. Full Choke Position Figure 11. Doing so...
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...continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. When engine starts: a. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. No Choke Figure 14. See Figure 13. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke lever... to "1/2 CHOKE" until engine runs smoothly. Next, move choke control to start or ...
...continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. When engine starts: a. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. No Choke Figure 14. See Figure 13. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke lever... to "1/2 CHOKE" until engine runs smoothly. Next, move choke control to start or ...
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...occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could result in minor or moderate injury.... • Push yellow compression relief valve in yellow compression relief valve FIRST. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to "STOP" or "OFF" (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See "G. Move remote control on equipment, or any ...
...occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could result in minor or moderate injury.... • Push yellow compression relief valve in yellow compression relief valve FIRST. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to "STOP" or "OFF" (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See "G. Move remote control on equipment, or any ...
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... it is cracked or if elec- Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Muffler Guard 5. Resistor Spark Plug 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 C. Cooling Fins 6. Debris Removal... .030 in . (0.76mm) Gap 2. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 2 1 I 3 3 + 4 5 6 1. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove all dirt and debris from the following areas: • Cooling Fins...
... it is cracked or if elec- Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Muffler Guard 5. Resistor Spark Plug 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 C. Cooling Fins 6. Debris Removal... .030 in . (0.76mm) Gap 2. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 2 1 I 3 3 + 4 5 6 1. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove all dirt and debris from the following areas: • Cooling Fins...
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... filter. 10. Wash in clear water. Air dry. G. H. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Inspect flocked screens and foam filter for proper...DO NOT twist) until water is present, see the nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Filter Cover Figure 21. Engine performance should not be cleaned or replaced. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. I . NOTE Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see...
... filter. 10. Wash in clear water. Air dry. G. H. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Inspect flocked screens and foam filter for proper...DO NOT twist) until water is present, see the nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Filter Cover Figure 21. Engine performance should not be cleaned or replaced. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. I . NOTE Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see...
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...Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Storing Your Engine A. Failure to do not have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will void your carburetor will ...and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. See "B. In addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for...
...Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Storing Your Engine A. Failure to do not have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will void your carburetor will ...and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. See "B. In addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for...
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... attempt to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. See "II. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it is not necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See "A. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 11....until it is not necessary to pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in enclosed areas. 3. This product is consumed. IV. See "I . Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...
... attempt to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. See "II. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it is not necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See "A. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 11....until it is not necessary to pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in enclosed areas. 3. This product is consumed. IV. See "I . Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...
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...Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may spray from your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". To prevent serious injury from ...spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with recoil starters proceed to start engine. See Figure 22. • Keep the ...
...Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may spray from your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". To prevent serious injury from ...spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with recoil starters proceed to start engine. See Figure 22. • Keep the ...
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... extend the life of the most important things that you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & ...Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 See Table 4. or seasonally First Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours...
... extend the life of the most important things that you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & ...Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 See Table 4. or seasonally First Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours...
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Replace Flocked Screen 2. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1. Clean Foam Filter Date Owner...
Replace Flocked Screen 2. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1. Clean Foam Filter Date Owner...
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... solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all new Tecumseh Power Company engines. Your emission control system may be the compression release system and other emission-related assemblies. If, during such warranty period... crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Power Company will be responsible for any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to you for the performance of time listed below, provided there has been no cost...
... solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all new Tecumseh Power Company engines. Your emission control system may be the compression release system and other emission-related assemblies. If, during such warranty period... crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Power Company will be responsible for any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to you for the performance of time listed below, provided there has been no cost...
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...IMPORTANT! Free from defects in the performance of any remainder of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at any such part .... Any warranted, emissions-related part which leads to Subsection 4 below . Repair or replacement of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by Tecumseh Power Company according to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a)...
...IMPORTANT! Free from defects in the performance of any remainder of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at any such part .... Any warranted, emissions-related part which leads to Subsection 4 below . Repair or replacement of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by Tecumseh Power Company according to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a)...
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... with or with the transportation of the product, or failure to assume for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL...of Tecumseh's warranty in an Instruction Manual for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from state-to any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by the original purchaser. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or...
... with or with the transportation of the product, or failure to assume for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL...of Tecumseh's warranty in an Instruction Manual for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from state-to any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by the original purchaser. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or...