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.... TecumsehPower Operator's Manual TM049XA Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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! Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1277-14 (English) 1/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Starting Your Engine...
.... TecumsehPower Operator's Manual TM049XA Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! 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! Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1277-14 (English) 1/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. Starting Your Engine...
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... manual preceded by Tecumseh Power Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself 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 WARNING Or Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service...
... manual preceded by Tecumseh Power Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it carefully and familiarize yourself 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 WARNING Or Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service...
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... engine outdoors where engine exhaust can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine indoors. If you have any engine exhaust. See "B. Maintenance" instructions on page 12. Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you experience any symptoms of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
... engine outdoors where engine exhaust can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine indoors. If you have any engine exhaust. See "B. Maintenance" instructions on page 12. Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you experience any symptoms of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
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... spark plug wire to www.TecumsehPower.com for use in serious injury or death. See Figure 3. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Tampering with factory setting of engines for additional information. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and...
... spark plug wire to www.TecumsehPower.com for use in serious injury or death. See Figure 3. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Tampering with factory setting of engines for additional information. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and...
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... decal includes engine life specifications for the emissionsrelated useful life period of manufacture (D.O.M.). Engine Model Engine Type Warranty Category D.O.M. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in the spaces provided for the engine used on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at www.TecumsehPower.com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System...
... decal includes engine life specifications for the emissionsrelated useful life period of manufacture (D.O.M.). Engine Model Engine Type Warranty Category D.O.M. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in the spaces provided for the engine used on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at www.TecumsehPower.com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System...
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B. CAUTION The use in fuel tank inside a building with 1/4 of alternative fuels such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from container. 7. Mixing Fuel and Oil WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in Tecumseh engines. Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Screw cap...
B. CAUTION The use in fuel tank inside a building with 1/4 of alternative fuels such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from container. 7. Mixing Fuel and Oil WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in Tecumseh engines. Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Screw cap...
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... mixture is open. Be sure air vent on engine or equipment is free of spillage. See Figure 8. 5 2 3 4 1 10 9 8 7 6 1. Fuel Fill Cap 6. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Starter Cord Handle 4. Optional ON/OFF Switch 8. Spark Plug Wire Figure 7. Stop engine...
... mixture is open. Be sure air vent on engine or equipment is free of spillage. See Figure 8. 5 2 3 4 1 10 9 8 7 6 1. Fuel Fill Cap 6. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. Fuel vapors can explode. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Starter Cord Handle 4. Optional ON/OFF Switch 8. Spark Plug Wire Figure 7. Stop engine...
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...use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed. See Figure 10. 1. I O I Figure 10. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole...or more of such operation. NOTE If engine is remotely controlled, (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Switch and Full Choke Positions Page 6 Figure 12. Starting Your Engine WARNING An adult should start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your equipment...
...use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed. See Figure 10. 1. I O I Figure 10. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole...or more of such operation. NOTE If engine is remotely controlled, (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Switch and Full Choke Positions Page 6 Figure 12. Starting Your Engine WARNING An adult should start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your equipment...
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... out slowly until you feel drag. NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. See Figure 14. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. b. c. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after 3 attempts move choke control back to "NO CHOKE" position: a. DO NOT attempt...
... out slowly until you feel drag. NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. See Figure 14. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. b. c. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does not start after 3 attempts move choke control back to "NO CHOKE" position: a. DO NOT attempt...
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Move remote control on equipment, or any ignition stop switch on this engine. See Figure 15. 2. Maintenance WARNING An adult should perform maintenance on engine, to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Only allow children to "STOP" or "OFF" (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WARNING...
Move remote control on equipment, or any ignition stop switch on this engine. See Figure 15. 2. Maintenance WARNING An adult should perform maintenance on engine, to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Only allow children to "STOP" or "OFF" (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). WARNING...
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... with wire feeler gauge and set gap to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be taken to .030 in . (0.76mm) Gap 2. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Levers and Linkages Figure 19. Porcelain Figure 20. See Figure 20. 5. Air Vent 4. Electrodes 3. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Air Inlets 2. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove...
... with wire feeler gauge and set gap to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be taken to .030 in . (0.76mm) Gap 2. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Levers and Linkages Figure 19. Porcelain Figure 20. See Figure 20. 5. Air Vent 4. Electrodes 3. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Air Inlets 2. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove...
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... of filter cover and filter body. Remove excess oil. Servicing Flocked Screens 1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. 4. Rinse thoroughly in extremely dusty conditions. Screw 1 2. Flocked Screen (Optional) 4. Filter Cover Figure 21. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Remove screws. Install foam filter. 10. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below...
... of filter cover and filter body. Remove excess oil. Servicing Flocked Screens 1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. 4. Rinse thoroughly in extremely dusty conditions. Screw 1 2. Flocked Screen (Optional) 4. Filter Cover Figure 21. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Remove screws. Install foam filter. 10. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below...
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... Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will void your warranty. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 12. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. VIII.
... Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will void your warranty. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 12. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. VIII.
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.... Extended Storage" instructions. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Clean Engine" instructions on page 11. See "A. Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 This product is not necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Failure to...
.... Extended Storage" instructions. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by mouth. 1. Clean Engine" instructions on page 11. See "A. Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 This product is not necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Failure to...
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... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 23. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. For example, the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Oil Cylinder Bore WARNING When...
... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 23. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. For example, the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Oil Cylinder Bore WARNING When...
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Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports 5 hrs. 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...
Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports 5 hrs. 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...
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... Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer 3. 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 Clean Foam Filter...
... Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer 3. 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 Clean Foam Filter...
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... be repaired or replaced by a Tecumseh Power Company Authorized Servicing Dealer. In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be different for small non-road engines. The warranty repairs should contact Tecumseh Power Company at the time of your small off -road engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission control...
... be repaired or replaced by a Tecumseh Power Company Authorized Servicing Dealer. In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be different for small non-road engines. The warranty repairs should contact Tecumseh Power Company at the time of your small off -road engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission control...
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...-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to the part as described in the engine manufacturer's application for diagnostic labor which leads to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Free from defects in such written instructions to the determination that a part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power...
...-use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to the part as described in the engine manufacturer's application for diagnostic labor which leads to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary", shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period. Free from defects in such written instructions to the determination that a part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power...
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... allow limitations on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use or abuse of the European Union. (2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for Tecumseh any Tecumseh product or parts. Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any way. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any commercial or rental track...
... allow limitations on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use or abuse of the European Union. (2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for Tecumseh any Tecumseh product or parts. Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any way. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any commercial or rental track...