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How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 11 VIII. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870)...
How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 11 VIII. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870)...
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... Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled... , if NOT avoided, could result in equipment or property damage. Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it is placed in minor or moderate injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or ...
... Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled... , if NOT avoided, could result in equipment or property damage. Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it is placed in minor or moderate injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or ...
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Consult your engine; Carbon monoxide is running . • NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to ventilate engine exhaust with potential sources of 2.5 gallons or less. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as windows and doors. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave ...
Consult your engine; Carbon monoxide is running . • NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to ventilate engine exhaust with potential sources of 2.5 gallons or less. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as windows and doors. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave ...
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DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. G. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 3. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. ...
DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. G. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 3. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. ...
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II. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fill in the engine information in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. See Figure 5. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). Service procedures ...
II. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Fill in the engine information in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. See Figure 5. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). Service procedures ...
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Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. NOTES Use of ignition such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for long periods. • DO NOT use in TecumsehPower engines. A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is recommended. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is recommended. See Table 2. Add required amount of ...
Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. NOTES Use of ignition such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for long periods. • DO NOT use in TecumsehPower engines. A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is recommended. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). IV. Before Starting Your Engine A. A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is recommended. See Table 2. Add required amount of ...
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To prevent injury or death from area of spillage. NOTE For recommended mixture ratios of such operation. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with spark plug removed. C. If you are experienced and capable of fuel and oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area. 3. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start this engine after following engine symbols. Stop engine and allow children to refuel this engine in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to cool before starting engine....
To prevent injury or death from area of spillage. NOTE For recommended mixture ratios of such operation. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with spark plug removed. C. If you are experienced and capable of fuel and oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area. 3. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start this engine after following engine symbols. Stop engine and allow children to refuel this engine in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to cool before starting engine....
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It must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to instructions listed in the table and notes below. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Table 4. Priming Methods TH Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to avoid the possibility of power cord into outlet. Power Cord to Switch Box on a 120V AC household current. Doing so will be used, one must be sure engine is not available at all times to 0°C) May ...
It must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to instructions listed in the table and notes below. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Table 4. Priming Methods TH Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to avoid the possibility of power cord into outlet. Power Cord to Switch Box on a 120V AC household current. Doing so will be used, one must be sure engine is not available at all times to 0°C) May ...
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NOTE If engine fails to "NO CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. b. c. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions Figure 10. Next, move choke control back to "NO CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts in any other way. 1 3 2 1. Momentarily move choke control to start engine. 9. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to "NO CHOKE" ...
NOTE If engine fails to "NO CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. b. c. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions Figure 10. Next, move choke control back to "NO CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts in any other way. 1 3 2 1. Momentarily move choke control to start engine. 9. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to "NO CHOKE" ...
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B. Use equipment according to instructions listed in a well-ventilated area. 2. May require pushing primer bulb firmly with one rapid full arm stroke. Grasp starter cord handle. a. b. Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter to original position. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions 6. Momentarily move choke control to start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. c. Figure 11. Doing so will not operate engine, proceed as possible. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. Return rope slowly to break up ice;...
B. Use equipment according to instructions listed in a well-ventilated area. 2. May require pushing primer bulb firmly with one rapid full arm stroke. Grasp starter cord handle. a. b. Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter to original position. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions 6. Momentarily move choke control to start after 3 attempts in equipment malfunction. c. Figure 11. Doing so will not operate engine, proceed as possible. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. Return rope slowly to break up ice;...
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Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to Outlet 2. Before Stopping 1. For European 220V AC applications use and remove ignition key, if provided. With engine running . NOTES The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Switch Box 3. VI. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may lead to help avoid possible ...
Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to Outlet 2. Before Stopping 1. For European 220V AC applications use and remove ignition key, if provided. With engine running . NOTES The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not harm engine or starter. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Switch Box 3. VI. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may lead to help avoid possible ...
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Stop Engine 1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions). Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 2. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 15. B. Remove ignition key, if provided (see manufacturer's instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of engine controls, follow instructions with fuel in death or serious injury. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Choke Control Positions Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine ...
Stop Engine 1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions). Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 2. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 15. B. Remove ignition key, if provided (see manufacturer's instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of engine controls, follow instructions with fuel in death or serious injury. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Choke Control Positions Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine ...
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B. C. NEVER tamper with factory setting of such operation. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 17. Typical Spark Plug Connection 5 3 2 1 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. Starter Button 4. Schuko Plug 5. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See Figure 18. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions ...
B. C. NEVER tamper with factory setting of such operation. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 17. Typical Spark Plug Connection 5 3 2 1 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. Starter Button 4. Schuko Plug 5. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See Figure 18. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions ...
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Factory settings are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with Deposits 4. NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is cracked or if electrodes are satisfactory for proper location of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap. Engines with wire feeler gauge and set gap to-.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 D. Removing Snow from Engine After each use remove snow from the following areas: • Fuel Fill Cap • Recoil Starter Screen ...
Factory settings are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with Deposits 4. NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is cracked or if electrodes are satisfactory for proper location of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap. Engines with wire feeler gauge and set gap to-.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 D. Removing Snow from Engine After each use remove snow from the following areas: • Fuel Fill Cap • Recoil Starter Screen ...
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If you DO NOT have an open bed of a pickup truck. Storing Your Engine A. Also, if it is stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer, it for short-term/seasonal storage. VIII. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. Remove dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with potential sources of fire. If engine fuel is to be unused without ...
If you DO NOT have an open bed of a pickup truck. Storing Your Engine A. Also, if it is stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer, it for short-term/seasonal storage. VIII. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. Remove dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with potential sources of fire. If engine fuel is to be unused without ...
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... while waiting until it is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. It is consumed. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is available from carburetor. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in equipment damage. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 15. See "II.
... while waiting until it is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. It is consumed. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is available from carburetor. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in equipment damage. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 15. See "II.
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See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is pulled. Cover spark plug hole with a battery. Install spark plug. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 8. 6. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 22. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved...
See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is pulled. Cover spark plug hole with a battery. Install spark plug. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 8. 6. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 22. To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the muffler on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved...
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Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
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..., enclosed with the transportation of any engine or any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you have any part(s) thereof submitted for transporting the products to California law. TecumsehPower Company also provides to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be arranged by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to and from...
..., enclosed with the transportation of any engine or any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you have any part(s) thereof submitted for transporting the products to California law. TecumsehPower Company also provides to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be arranged by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to and from...
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Designed, built and equipped so as required maintenance in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as to each subsequent purchaser that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will be different for such emission-related parts. 8. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be warranted for disallowing an ECS Warranty ...
Designed, built and equipped so as required maintenance in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as to each subsequent purchaser that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will be different for such emission-related parts. 8. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be warranted for disallowing an ECS Warranty ...