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How to Get Service 2 III. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission...cro.cmom LLOOGGOON!N! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Maintenance 8 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Operator's Manual TV085XA (AV520) Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. Safety Definitions ii I.
How to Get Service 2 III. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission...cro.cmom LLOOGGOON!N! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Maintenance 8 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Operator's Manual TV085XA (AV520) Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. Safety Definitions ii I.
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...) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped.) CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is recommended that you take special notice of special significance: ! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. Follow these basic rules for additional information. It...
...) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped.) CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is recommended that you take special notice of special significance: ! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. Follow these basic rules for additional information. It...
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.... • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it . Failure to use your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to save yourself. Draining Fuel" instructions on this engine. NOT everyone who is in place. 181-624-14...
.... • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it . Failure to use your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to save yourself. Draining Fuel" instructions on this engine. NOT everyone who is in place. 181-624-14...
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....TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! G. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call TecumsehPower Company at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this manual, contact your ...Air-Cooled 181-624-14 NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it to ...
....TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! G. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call TecumsehPower Company at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this manual, contact your ...Air-Cooled 181-624-14 NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it to ...
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... Liters 20 Liters 100 ml 200 ml 500 ml Table 2. See Figure 3. B. Service procedures should be fresh and clean. If repair or service is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated ... and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. For recommended mixture ratio of fuel other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. You may cause internal engine damage. Fuel Mix ...
... Liters 20 Liters 100 ml 200 ml 500 ml Table 2. See Figure 3. B. Service procedures should be fresh and clean. If repair or service is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated ... and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. For recommended mixture ratio of fuel other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. You may cause internal engine damage. Fuel Mix ...
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... this engine. NEVER allow it to expand without overflowing. 3 2 4 5 I 1 6 7 8 9 1. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. See "A. Ignition Switch (Option) 3. Fuel Tank 5. Carburetor 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for all other applications on page 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. NOTES For recommended mixture ratios of spillage. DO...
... this engine. NEVER allow it to expand without overflowing. 3 2 4 5 I 1 6 7 8 9 1. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. See "A. Ignition Switch (Option) 3. Fuel Tank 5. Carburetor 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for all other applications on page 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. NOTES For recommended mixture ratios of spillage. DO...
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... Switch Vent Hole I + Screw Vent Figure 7. Only allow children to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put...
... Switch Vent Hole I + Screw Vent Figure 7. Only allow children to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put...
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.... To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. a. Move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 7. See Figures 11 and 12 on engine to restart a warm engine after 3 attempts in the steps above avoids potential damage to desired speed in...
.... To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. a. Move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 7. See Figures 11 and 12 on engine to restart a warm engine after 3 attempts in the steps above avoids potential damage to desired speed in...
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... AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 11 and 12 on equipment, or engine mounted control, or any other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot...
... AWAY from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 11 and 12 on equipment, or engine mounted control, or any other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot...
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...Intake Debris Guards 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 19. 3 NOTES Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for genuine replacement Air Intake Debris Guard Kits. 2 4 5 I . Throttle Lever 4. Foam Debris Guard 2. If either is present, see "I...8226; Air Vent Screw • Levers and Linkage Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Foam Filters" and/or "II. Debris Areas 1 2 I I 1. See Figure 18. Some engines are equipped with an optional foam ...
...Intake Debris Guards 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 19. 3 NOTES Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for genuine replacement Air Intake Debris Guard Kits. 2 4 5 I . Throttle Lever 4. Foam Debris Guard 2. If either is present, see "I...8226; Air Vent Screw • Levers and Linkage Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Foam Filters" and/or "II. Debris Areas 1 2 I I 1. See Figure 18. Some engines are equipped with an optional foam ...
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...Clean and re-oil daily if used in clear water. Remove excess oil. Air Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove the filter cover. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" and/or "II. Install spacer screen. 9. Filter Body 3. Flocked Screen 6. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner .... 2. Remove the spacer screen. 6. If either is present, see "I . Install flocked screen. 11. NOTE Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Foam Filter 5. Filter Cover Figure 20. Rinse thoroughly until water is removed. 2. Rinse thoroughly in ...
...Clean and re-oil daily if used in clear water. Remove excess oil. Air Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove the filter cover. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" and/or "II. Install spacer screen. 9. Filter Body 3. Flocked Screen 6. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner .... 2. Remove the spacer screen. 6. If either is present, see "I . Install flocked screen. 11. NOTE Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Foam Filter 5. Filter Cover Figure 20. Rinse thoroughly until water is removed. 2. Rinse thoroughly in ...
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...to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Running the engine faster than the speed set gap to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 2 3 1 1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for... replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be taken to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. F. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport...
...to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Running the engine faster than the speed set gap to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 2 3 1 1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for... replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be taken to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. F. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport...
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... of fire. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Prepare the fuel for short term/seasonal storage. Add fuel stabilizer according to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor will have gum...in equipment damage. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to reach carburetor. Extended Storage" instructions on page 13. This product is to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it to allow ...
... of fire. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Prepare the fuel for short term/seasonal storage. Add fuel stabilizer according to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor will have gum...in equipment damage. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to reach carburetor. Extended Storage" instructions on page 13. This product is to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it to allow ...
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... from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled. To prevent serious injury from your fuel for proper battery storage if machine is consumed. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. II. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running engine until the remaining fuel is equipped with recoil starters proceed...
... from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled. To prevent serious injury from your fuel for proper battery storage if machine is consumed. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. II. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is running engine until the remaining fuel is equipped with recoil starters proceed...
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...NOT have a spark arrester cover that you can do to prevent fires. If you may purchase one of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to...reads "Screen Type 36085". Find them on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you are unable to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by...
...NOT have a spark arrester cover that you can do to prevent fires. If you may purchase one of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of a spark arrester to...reads "Screen Type 36085". Find them on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you are unable to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by...
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... Hours or Seasonally 1. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15
... Hours or Seasonally 1. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 181-624-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15
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... only applicable to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. EPA regulations for transporting the products to original purchasers of sale, to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any emission-related part on your new engine. In other states, new 1997 and... for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are also warranted for your new engine. Warranty service can be aware that there is provided to you by TecumsehPower Company. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! CALIFORNIA & US EPA...
... only applicable to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. EPA regulations for transporting the products to original purchasers of sale, to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any emission-related part on your new engine. In other states, new 1997 and... for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are also warranted for your new engine. Warranty service can be aware that there is provided to you by TecumsehPower Company. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! CALIFORNIA & US EPA...
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... work is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE...Period, it shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any such part repaired or replaced under...
... work is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE...Period, it shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any such part repaired or replaced under...
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... legal rights not affected by notation of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other uses, including use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to the State of an (M) designation on the "Important Engine Information...either repair or replace for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on any TecumsehPower product or parts. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from this product contains chemicals known to any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or...
... legal rights not affected by notation of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other uses, including use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in connection with respect to the State of an (M) designation on the "Important Engine Information...either repair or replace for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on any TecumsehPower product or parts. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from this product contains chemicals known to any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or...