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... (English) 6/01/08 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 11 VIII. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your...
... (English) 6/01/08 Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 11 VIII. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your...
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... these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this manual, contact your responsibility to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst ...Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at all items discussed on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type...
... these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this manual, contact your responsibility to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst ...Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at all items discussed on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in italic type...
Operator Manual
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... many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless...
... many feet away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless...
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.... DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Burns and Fire from hot areas of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Two...
.... DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Burns and Fire from hot areas of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Two...
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... 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. If repair or service is responsible only for future reference. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. The engine...
... 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. If repair or service is responsible only for future reference. How to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. Fill in the engine information in this power equipment. The engine...
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... tank. Be sure container is not available. Use of fuel and oil, see Tables 1 and 2. Add required amount of alternative fuels such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. S.I . Oil To operate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. . Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. NEVER use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. See Tables 1, 2 and 3. 3. Wipe away any spilled...
... tank. Be sure container is not available. Use of fuel and oil, see Tables 1 and 2. Add required amount of alternative fuels such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. S.I . Oil To operate your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. . Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. NEVER use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. See Tables 1, 2 and 3. 3. Wipe away any spilled...
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... TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 8. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 WARNING If you have . Typical Engine Symbols NOTE If engine is spilled DO NOT start engine if an adult has determined they are gone. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel...
... TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 8. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 WARNING If you have . Typical Engine Symbols NOTE If engine is spilled DO NOT start engine if an adult has determined they are gone. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel...
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... use primer bulb to operate on page 7. See Figure 8. 3. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 a. b. See Figure 8. Move choke control to Outlet 2. Schuko Plug 5. If you are equipped with your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is outdoors in equipment malfunction. Plug end of injury or death from electrical...
... use primer bulb to operate on page 7. See Figure 8. 3. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 a. b. See Figure 8. Move choke control to Outlet 2. Schuko Plug 5. If you are equipped with your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is outdoors in equipment malfunction. Plug end of injury or death from electrical...
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... Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Release starter button or ignition switch key. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FULL CHOKE" position. b. 6. b. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine...
... Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Release starter button or ignition switch key. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "FULL CHOKE" position. b. 6. b. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine...
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...; Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If recoil starter handle is moved to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. these instructions: 5. If engine dies after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to start after choke control is outdoors in the steps above...
...; Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. If recoil starter handle is moved to "NO CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. these instructions: 5. If engine dies after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to start after choke control is outdoors in the steps above...
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... engine or starter. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. To help dry off the engine after use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally. 1. II. See Figure 14. Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Doing so may lead to Switch Box on engine. Plug end of ignition such as follows...
... engine or starter. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. To help dry off the engine after use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally. 1. II. See Figure 14. Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Doing so may lead to Switch Box on engine. Plug end of ignition such as follows...
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... VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to operate at unsafe speeds. See Figure 18. Carburetor If you think your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Outlet 2. Starter Button 4. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with the governor setting can be...
... VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to operate at unsafe speeds. See Figure 18. Carburetor If you think your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Outlet 2. Starter Button 4. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with the governor setting can be...
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... of operation. Resistor Spark Plug Figure 20. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for most conditions. G. Porcelain Figure 19. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for proper location of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap. If adjustments are satisfactory for replacement. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after...
... of operation. Resistor Spark Plug Figure 20. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for most conditions. G. Porcelain Figure 19. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for proper location of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap. If adjustments are satisfactory for replacement. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after...
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...an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, ...instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 If engine fuel is to avoid spilling. 3. Drain...using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the tank. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. See "B. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
...an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, ...instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 If engine fuel is to avoid spilling. 3. Drain...using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the tank. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. See "B. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
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... fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as described under "I. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage" instructions. B. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine...water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "A. Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 If you can empty the fuel tank as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions...
... fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as described under "I. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage" instructions. B. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine...water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "A. Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 If you can empty the fuel tank as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions...
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... Code (section 4442) to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 For example, it away from spark plug hole. Oil...
... Code (section 4442) to prevent fuel from spraying from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 For example, it away from spark plug hole. Oil...
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... Clean Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 75-100 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. XI. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this maintenance procedure it is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
... Clean Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 75-100 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. XI. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this maintenance procedure it is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner...
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... Company will repair your new engine. As the small off -road engine for the performance of the required maintenance listed in which is performed. Page 20 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 EPA regulations for two years. Your emission control system may deny you are located on 1995 and later model year California small...
... Company will repair your new engine. As the small off -road engine for the performance of the required maintenance listed in which is performed. Page 20 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 EPA regulations for two years. Your emission control system may deny you are located on 1995 and later model year California small...
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...) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is : 1. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be warranted for replacement as specified in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for that a part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to...
...) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is : 1. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will cause a warranted emissions-related part to fail to be warranted for replacement as specified in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for that a part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to...
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.... the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of the engine or any TecumsehPower product or parts. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for any damage or loss incurred in the engine model number will , at...
.... the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of the engine or any TecumsehPower product or parts. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for any damage or loss incurred in the engine model number will , at...