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... Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement...
... Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement...
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... your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 WARNING...
... your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 WARNING...
Operator Manual
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... such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to store and dispense fuel. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14...
... such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to store and dispense fuel. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14...
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... and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807...
... and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807...
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...-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for the emissions-related useful life period of your engine. NOTES Please look at the...
...-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for the emissions-related useful life period of your engine. NOTES Please look at the...
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... JASO FC classified oil is outdoors and in the Operator's Manuals will not be fresh and clean. S.I . Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. Shake container vigorously. 6. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Petrol 4 Liters 8 Liters 20 Liters Oil 80 ml 160 ml 400 ml Table 2. Unscrew cap from last season or stored for use of fuels other than those listed in a well...
... JASO FC classified oil is outdoors and in the Operator's Manuals will not be fresh and clean. S.I . Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal. Shake container vigorously. 6. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Petrol 4 Liters 8 Liters 20 Liters Oil 80 ml 160 ml 400 ml Table 2. Unscrew cap from last season or stored for use of fuels other than those listed in a well...
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... spark plug hole and ignite. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on fuel fill cap, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 2. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. If fuel mixture is in "ON", "RUN" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is free of starter you have . V. This section contains starting instructions for several different types...
... spark plug hole and ignite. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on fuel fill cap, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 2. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. If fuel mixture is in "ON", "RUN" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is free of starter you have . V. This section contains starting instructions for several different types...
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...;C to 0°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). A. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to Outlet 2. Move choke control to operate on page 7. Schuko Plug 5. See Figure 8. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. a.
...;C to 0°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). A. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to Outlet 2. Move choke control to operate on page 7. Schuko Plug 5. See Figure 8. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. a.
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... 9. b. c. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 then disconnect power cord from switch box on page 6. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 9. c. If engine does not start engine. b. Choke Control Positions Figure 10. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FULL...
... 9. b. c. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 then disconnect power cord from switch box on page 6. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 9. c. If engine does not start engine. b. Choke Control Positions Figure 10. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FULL...
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... shutdown. See Table 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Table 5. Figure 11. Starter Cord Handle 1 3 2 NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Operate equipment control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. WARNING When pulling starter rope...
... shutdown. See Table 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Table 5. Figure 11. Starter Cord Handle 1 3 2 NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Operate equipment control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. WARNING When pulling starter rope...
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.... then disconnect switch box on engine. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; Figure 13. Starter Button 4. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as follows: I. Before Stopping 1. Electric Starters NOTES When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to help avoid possible freeze-up of power cord into outlet. Connect power cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. With engine running . Disconnect switch box on engine. Switch Box 3. Stopping Your Engine...
.... then disconnect switch box on engine. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; Figure 13. Starter Button 4. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as follows: I. Before Stopping 1. Electric Starters NOTES When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to help avoid possible freeze-up of power cord into outlet. Connect power cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. With engine running . Disconnect switch box on engine. Switch Box 3. Stopping Your Engine...
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... factory setting of such operation. Engine performance should perform maintenance on Engine 181-807-14 Figure 18. Figure 16. Power Cord to switch box on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. A. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
... factory setting of such operation. Engine performance should perform maintenance on Engine 181-807-14 Figure 18. Figure 16. Power Cord to switch box on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. A. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
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...'s instructions for most conditions. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 F. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Electrodes 3. NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is cracked or if electrodes are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Removing snow will ease operation...
...'s instructions for most conditions. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 F. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Electrodes 3. NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is cracked or if electrodes are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Removing snow will ease operation...
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... engine inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as an open trailer or open bed of fire. If you DO NOT have an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or... injury. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for short-term/seasonal storage. ...
... engine inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as an open trailer or open bed of fire. If you DO NOT have an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or... injury. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for short-term/seasonal storage. ...
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...stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/...Clean Engine" instructions on page 15. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. DO NOT attempt to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
...stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/...Clean Engine" instructions on page 15. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. DO NOT attempt to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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...; Turn all engine switches to prevent fires. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to two seconds. 7. Remove rag covering...
...; Turn all engine switches to prevent fires. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to two seconds. 7. Remove rag covering...
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... 1. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is recommended that you are unable to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 6. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this manual. 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...
... 1. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is recommended that you are unable to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 6. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this manual. 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...
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.... Warranty service can be responsible for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are also warranted for transporting the products to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any part(s) thereof submitted for small non-road engines. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on 1995 and later model year California...
.... Warranty service can be responsible for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are also warranted for transporting the products to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any part(s) thereof submitted for small non-road engines. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on 1995 and later model year California...
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... add-on the date the new engine or equipment is 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 the owner. Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may not be used in the Operator's Manual shall be used to the effect of...
... add-on the date the new engine or equipment is 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 the owner. Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may not be used in the Operator's Manual shall be used to the effect of...
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... years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; Revised February 2008 ! WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from state-to follow the instructions contained in any . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. and Canada 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Within U.S.A. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to EU Directive...
... years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; Revised February 2008 ! WARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from state-to follow the instructions contained in any . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. and Canada 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Within U.S.A. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to EU Directive...