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...Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Transporting Your Engine 15 IX. Maintenance Intervals 18 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control ... your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-630-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 8 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Engine 15 X. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 12 VIII. General Safety Precautions 1 II.
...Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Transporting Your Engine 15 IX. Maintenance Intervals 18 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control ... your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-630-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 8 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Engine 15 X. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 12 VIII. General Safety Precautions 1 II.
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... rules for your responsibility to important information and is your personal safety: • Keep this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. WARNING Or WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are...
... rules for your responsibility to important information and is your personal safety: • Keep this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. WARNING Or WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are...
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...a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to use this engine is running . Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are properly guarded, DO NOT use your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800... levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. To prevent serious injury or death from engine. C. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket ...
...a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to use this engine is running . Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are properly guarded, DO NOT use your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800... levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. To prevent serious injury or death from engine. C. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket ...
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...NEVER tamper with the governor setting can result in serious injury or death. G. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal ...first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where ...
...NEVER tamper with the governor setting can result in serious injury or death. G. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal ...first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where ...
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...additional information. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. NOTES Please look at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! B. II. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is... TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for LH models. Fill in the engine information in this manual, contact your engine. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1000...
...additional information. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. NOTES Please look at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! B. II. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is... TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for LH models. Fill in the engine information in this manual, contact your engine. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1000...
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...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use and every 5 operating hours when engine is tightened securely. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is warm. DO NOT allow oil level to use of alternative... at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Be sure original container is NOT recommended. Table 1. Recommended ...
...air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use and every 5 operating hours when engine is tightened securely. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is warm. DO NOT allow oil level to use of alternative... at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Be sure original container is NOT recommended. Table 1. Recommended ...
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... oil filler tube. Afterward, continue reading instructions below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to start the engine before the engine will not start . C. Engine Stop Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Stop Switch. Pressing the "OFF" position will not start with Short Dipstick ... an attempt is a lighted rocker switch that supplies the spark plug with Long Dipstick 4. Spark Plug 5. "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position Figure 9. Be sure engine is used to shut off current to a float switch in the "OFF" position. 3 2 1 4 5 6 6 1. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 7 ...
... oil filler tube. Afterward, continue reading instructions below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to start the engine before the engine will not start . C. Engine Stop Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Stop Switch. Pressing the "OFF" position will not start with Short Dipstick ... an attempt is a lighted rocker switch that supplies the spark plug with Long Dipstick 4. Spark Plug 5. "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position Figure 9. Be sure engine is used to shut off current to a float switch in the "OFF" position. 3 2 1 4 5 6 6 1. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 7 ...
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...and in the crankcase falls below . 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before the engine will shut the engine off while it to avoid spilling. Fuel Fill Cap 8. Starter Cord Handle Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should ...highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. E. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System...
...and in the crankcase falls below . 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before the engine will shut the engine off while it to avoid spilling. Fuel Fill Cap 8. Starter Cord Handle Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should ...highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. E. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System...
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...(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. I . Rotate the scoop to reach the engine. 1. See Figure 14. Fuel Valve Positions Summer Position Winter Position Figure 14. Install and tighten the wing nut. NOTES If the...aimed toward the blower housing (approximately 45° clockwise from summer to winter operation. Front View Bottom View Figure 12. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Lift the cover of the air cleaner. 2. See Figure 15. ...
...(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. I . Rotate the scoop to reach the engine. 1. See Figure 14. Fuel Valve Positions Summer Position Winter Position Figure 14. Install and tighten the wing nut. NOTES If the...aimed toward the blower housing (approximately 45° clockwise from summer to winter operation. Front View Bottom View Figure 12. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Lift the cover of the air cleaner. 2. See Figure 15. ...
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...on . Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start engine if an adult has determined they are unable to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "...air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions below. See Figures 16 and 17. 3. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for ...
...on . Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start engine if an adult has determined they are unable to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "...air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions below. See Figures 16 and 17. 3. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for ...
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...Choke Control 3 181-630-14 2 1 1. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 21. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke control back to "FULL CHOKE" position ...Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start after choke control is moved to start engine. 10. If engine fires but falters when choke control is to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to desired speed in any...
...Choke Control 3 181-630-14 2 1 1. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 21. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke control back to "FULL CHOKE" position ...Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start after choke control is moved to start engine. 10. If engine fires but falters when choke control is to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to desired speed in any...
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... choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "OFF" Position 3. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Move engine speed control to "FAST" position and set choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 1 ...instructions below . 4. Low Oil Shutdown Switch STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on page 7. See Figures 22 and 23. 3. "ON" Position 2. Lighted Switch Figure 23. ...
... choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "OFF" Position 3. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Move engine speed control to "FAST" position and set choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 1 ...instructions below . 4. Low Oil Shutdown Switch STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is open and all switches are on page 7. See Figures 22 and 23. 3. "ON" Position 2. Lighted Switch Figure 23. ...
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...position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Horizontal Mounted Choke Control 3 2 1 1. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. See Figure 28. b. Return rope slowly to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you... feel drag. Momentarily move choke control to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. c. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to original position. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "NO CHOKE" Position 3. "NO CHOKE" ...
...position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. Horizontal Mounted Choke Control 3 2 1 1. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. See Figure 28. b. Return rope slowly to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you... feel drag. Momentarily move choke control to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. c. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to original position. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. "NO CHOKE" Position 3. "NO CHOKE" ...
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...plug and tighten securely. 8. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of such operation. VII. Spark Plug 5. WARNING NEVER store engine with recommended oil. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of ignition such as... 1. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 29. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. See "III. VI. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. See "G. ...
...plug and tighten securely. 8. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of such operation. VII. Spark Plug 5. WARNING NEVER store engine with recommended oil. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of ignition such as... 1. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 29. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. See "III. VI. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. See "G. ...
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... one of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Afterward, continue reading instructions below : 1. Muffler Guard 4. B. C. Install spark plug... or B. Follow instructions for replacement. See Figures 32 and 33 on or clean a paper filter. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months ...
... one of your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Afterward, continue reading instructions below : 1. Muffler Guard 4. B. C. Install spark plug... or B. Follow instructions for replacement. See Figures 32 and 33 on or clean a paper filter. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months ...
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... 3. Body Figure 33. III. Remove paper filter element from outside of base and cover thoroughly. 7. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Remove wing nut. Remove cover. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" and/ or "II. Clean inside ...8226; Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 5 4 1. Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). Air Cleaner "A" 1 2 3 4 5 1. Filter Removal...
... 3. Body Figure 33. III. Remove paper filter element from outside of base and cover thoroughly. 7. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Remove wing nut. Remove cover. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" and/ or "II. Clean inside ...8226; Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 5 4 1. Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). Air Cleaner "A" 1 2 3 4 5 1. Filter Removal...
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... than 15-30 days, prepare it for extended storage. See "IV. Prepare the fuel for short-term/seasonal storage. IX. If engine fuel is stored in the tank. Extended Storage" instructions on page 16. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful...or open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may ignite. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. WARNING If there is ...
... than 15-30 days, prepare it for extended storage. See "IV. Prepare the fuel for short-term/seasonal storage. IX. If engine fuel is stored in the tank. Extended Storage" instructions on page 16. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful...or open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may ignite. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. WARNING If there is ...
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This product is available from your carburetor. It is equipped with potential sources of ignition such as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during all four seasons, it to manufacturer's instructions. 2. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside ...below . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. Run the engine while waiting until it is NOT necessary to an explosion resulting in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a ...
This product is available from your carburetor. It is equipped with potential sources of ignition such as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during all four seasons, it to manufacturer's instructions. 2. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside ...below . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. Run the engine while waiting until it is NOT necessary to an explosion resulting in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a ...
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...of a spark arrester to prevent fires. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to cycle the engine for one from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided...plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from grounding post, if provided. Figure 34. NOTES For engines equipped with a spark arrester. b. Turn ignition switch key to Step 5. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 35. For example, it ...
...of a spark arrester to prevent fires. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to cycle the engine for one from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided...plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. To prevent serious injury from grounding post, if provided. Figure 34. NOTES For engines equipped with a spark arrester. b. Turn ignition switch key to Step 5. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 35. For example, it ...
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.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. If you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. Table 3. Clean Foam Pre-Filter Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Change Oil 2. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. XI....
.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. If you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. Table 3. Clean Foam Pre-Filter Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Change Oil 2. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. XI....