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... Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Storing Your Engine 13 X. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Maintenance 11 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Operator's Manual TH098SA...
... Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Storing Your Engine 13 X. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Maintenance 11 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Operator's Manual TH098SA...
Operator Manual
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... engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). 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 italic type. Safety...
... engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). 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 italic type. Safety...
Operator Manual
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... with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine indoors. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to use this engine. The equipment manufacturer may provide information about who is running . • NEVER start or operate...
... with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels. • NEVER run engine indoors. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to use this engine. The equipment manufacturer may provide information about who is running . • NEVER start or operate...
Operator Manual
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... engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise...
... engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise...
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...; Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this power equipment. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the spaces provided for additional information. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for TH models. This period relates to repair and service your engine. Find them on this manual...
...; Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this power equipment. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the spaces provided for additional information. See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for TH models. This period relates to repair and service your engine. Find them on this manual...
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...hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Page 4 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See "A. NOTES Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Petrol 4 Liters 8 Liters 20 Liters Oil ...can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may lead to use of 50:1. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from container. 7. IV. Mixing Fuel and Oil WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the Operator's Manuals will not be fresh and clean. Doing so ...
...hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Page 4 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See "A. NOTES Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Petrol 4 Liters 8 Liters 20 Liters Oil ...can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may lead to use of 50:1. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from container. 7. IV. Mixing Fuel and Oil WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the Operator's Manuals will not be fresh and clean. Doing so ...
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... these instructions: 1. C. Be sure air vent on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions on page 8. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of spillage. Typical Engine Symbols NOTE If engine is open. If you have one or more of debris. Engines with spark plug removed...
... these instructions: 1. C. Be sure air vent on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions on page 8. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of spillage. Typical Engine Symbols NOTE If engine is open. If you have one or more of debris. Engines with spark plug removed...
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... NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. Connect power cord to Outlet 2. See Table 4. If your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted (GFI) Three-Wire Grounded System; Schuko Plug 5. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. A. It must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be properly grounded at the location...
... NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION. Connect power cord to Outlet 2. See Table 4. If your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted (GFI) Three-Wire Grounded System; Schuko Plug 5. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. A. It must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER. 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be properly grounded at the location...
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... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control back to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start after choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 9. Finally, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. then disconnect power cord from switch...
... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control back to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start after choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 9. Finally, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. then disconnect power cord from switch...
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... "NO CHOKE" position. NOTES Following the instructions listed in the table and notes below . Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to original position. Figure 11. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt...
... "NO CHOKE" position. NOTES Following the instructions listed in the table and notes below . Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to original position. Figure 11. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt...
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... disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 5. Disconnect switch box on engine first; Starter Cord Handle 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 4 1 120V AC 220V AC 1. Schuko Plug 5. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may lead to switch box on engine. Connect power cord to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside...
... disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 5. Disconnect switch box on engine first; Starter Cord Handle 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 4 1 120V AC 220V AC 1. Schuko Plug 5. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of starter proceed as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may lead to switch box on engine. Connect power cord to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside...
Operator Manual
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...; Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from outlet first; See Figure 18. then into outlet. B. For operation at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Switch Box on engine first; Tampering with factory setting of such operation. Figure 16. Starter Button 4. Power Cord to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if...
...; Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from outlet first; See Figure 18. then into outlet. B. For operation at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Switch Box on engine first; Tampering with factory setting of such operation. Figure 16. Starter Button 4. Power Cord to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if...
Operator Manual
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Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. See Figure 20. Porcelain Figure 19. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. F. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on...
Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. See Figure 20. Porcelain Figure 19. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. F. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on...
Operator Manual
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... by using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. Run the engine until remaining fuel is likely that your carburetor will gradually deteriorate. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Drain...
... by using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. Run the engine until remaining fuel is likely that your carburetor will gradually deteriorate. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 14. 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Drain...
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...B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 13. If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Run the engine while waiting until it to drain stabilized gas from carburetor. It is NOT necessary to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a ...fuel tank by mouth. 1. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Fuel Treatment 1. NOTE Instead of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "I . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system ...
...B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 13. If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Run the engine while waiting until it to drain stabilized gas from carburetor. It is NOT necessary to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a ...fuel tank by mouth. 1. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Fuel Treatment 1. NOTE Instead of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "I . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system ...
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... cases the muffler may require use or operate engine on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. III. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your engine. Remove spark plug. 3. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer...
... cases the muffler may require use or operate engine on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. III. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. See Figures 21 and 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from your engine. Remove spark plug. 3. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer...
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...Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time 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. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Table 6. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner... information. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this manual. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is recommended...
...Servicing Dealer. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time 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. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Table 6. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner... information. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this manual. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is recommended...
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..., air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off -road engine. Warranty service can only be designed, built and equipped, at 1-262-377-2700 or in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off-road engine at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance...
..., air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off -road engine. Warranty service can only be designed, built and equipped, at 1-262-377-2700 or in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off-road engine at no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance...
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... charge to 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines is in the Operator's Manual shall be repaired or replaced by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the part as specified in fact defective, provided that part. Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road...
... charge to 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines is in the Operator's Manual shall be repaired or replaced by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the part as specified in fact defective, provided that part. Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road...
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... all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which are not defective shall be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which is found, upon examination by...
... all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which are not defective shall be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which is found, upon examination by...