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How to Get Service 3 III. Storing Your Engine 13 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance 11 VIII. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty ...
How to Get Service 3 III. Storing Your Engine 13 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 5 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance 11 VIII. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty ...
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... with California and U.S. Follow these basic rules for future reference. • Read it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air...-Cooled 181-807-14 TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of special significance: ! CAUTION ...
... with California and U.S. Follow these basic rules for future reference. • Read it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air...-Cooled 181-807-14 TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of special significance: ! CAUTION ...
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A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you try to serious injury or death. C. See "B. See Figure 1 on page 14. Deadly levels 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 running . ...
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you try to serious injury or death. C. See "B. See Figure 1 on page 14. Deadly levels 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 running . ...
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Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way. Figure 1. WARNING Use of this engine on contact, STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 3. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. G. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from muffler and rest of engines for additional information. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce ...
Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way. Figure 1. WARNING Use of this engine on contact, STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 3. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. G. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from muffler and rest of engines for additional information. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce ...
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See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. II. Visit our web site at the decal on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES Please look at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing ...
See Figure 4. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. II. Visit our web site at the decal on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES Please look at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing ...
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For recommended mixture ratio of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. S.I . Oil 2-1/2 oz. 5 oz. 13 oz. Mixture Ratio 32:1 U.S. CAUTION The use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with remainder of ignition such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for long periods. • DO NOT use of alternative fuels such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to fuel. Use of ...
For recommended mixture ratio of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. S.I . Oil 2-1/2 oz. 5 oz. 13 oz. Mixture Ratio 32:1 U.S. CAUTION The use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with remainder of ignition such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for long periods. • DO NOT use of alternative fuels such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to fuel. Use of ...
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Stop engine and allow fuel to cool before refueling. 2. Leave space in any source of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Move machine away from engine. See Figure 6. C. Starting Your Engine WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should fuel this engine. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with Recoil Starters" instructions on fuel fill cap is outdoors...
Stop engine and allow fuel to cool before refueling. 2. Leave space in any source of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Move machine away from engine. See Figure 6. C. Starting Your Engine WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should fuel this engine. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with Recoil Starters" instructions on fuel fill cap is outdoors...
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b. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to operate on Engine Figure 8. Table 4. Priming Methods TH Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is equipped with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 c. If your thumb 5 times. 5 ...
b. For European 220V AC applications use primer bulb to operate on Engine Figure 8. Table 4. Priming Methods TH Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F (-18°C to 0°C) May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is equipped with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 c. If your thumb 5 times. 5 ...
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Release starter button or ignition switch key. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke control to restart engine. 8. NOTE When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 11. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; See Figure 9. c. b. If engine dies after 3 attempts in any other way. 1 3 2 1. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 9. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" ...
Release starter button or ignition switch key. Momentarily move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move choke control to restart engine. 8. NOTE When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 11. Disconnect power cord from outlet first; See Figure 9. c. b. If engine dies after 3 attempts in any other way. 1 3 2 1. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 9. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" ...
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See Table 5. May require pushing primer bulb firmly with Recoil Starters If you feel drag. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Grasp starter cord handle. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. If recoil starter handle is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Choke Control Positions 6. Momentarily move choke control to start engine. 9. Next, move choke control to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 1. b. If engine fails to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you have an electric starter, see "A....
See Table 5. May require pushing primer bulb firmly with Recoil Starters If you feel drag. DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Grasp starter cord handle. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. If recoil starter handle is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Choke Control Positions 6. Momentarily move choke control to start engine. 9. Next, move choke control to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 1. b. If engine fails to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you have an electric starter, see "A....
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NOTE The unusual sound made by the spinning starter will not harm engine or starter. See Figure 14. For European 220V AC applications use and remove ignition key, if provided. With engine running, push starter button and spin starter for a few minutes to switch box on engine. 2. Electrical Applications 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 To help dry off the engine after use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally. 1. See Figure 14. 4. Power Cord to switch box on Engine Figure...
NOTE The unusual sound made by the spinning starter will not harm engine or starter. See Figure 14. For European 220V AC applications use and remove ignition key, if provided. With engine running, push starter button and spin starter for a few minutes to switch box on engine. 2. Electrical Applications 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 To help dry off the engine after use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally. 1. See Figure 14. 4. Power Cord to switch box on Engine Figure...
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C. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 2. Stop Engine 1. NOTE Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is Stopped CAUTION To prevent possible freeze-up of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to "STOP" or "OFF" position. 2. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in the "FULL CHOKE" position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions) engine...
C. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas. 2. Stop Engine 1. NOTE Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is Stopped CAUTION To prevent possible freeze-up of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to "STOP" or "OFF" position. 2. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in the "FULL CHOKE" position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions) engine...
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WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to operate at unsafe speeds. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Typical Spark Plug Connection 5 3 2 1 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). B. C. Switch Box 3. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle ...
WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it to operate at unsafe speeds. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Typical Spark Plug Connection 5 3 2 1 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). B. C. Switch Box 3. Electrical Applications Two-Cycle ...
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Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 19. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for most conditions. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 100 hours of operation. See Figure 20. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 75 to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. F....
Clean area around spark plug. 2. See Figure 19. 5. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for most conditions. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 100 hours of operation. See Figure 20. Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 75 to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. F....
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WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer, it for extended storage. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid spilling. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Empty fuel tank by mouth. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire...
WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer, it for extended storage. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid spilling. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Empty fuel tank by mouth. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire...
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.... WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is consumed. See "II. Extended Storage" instructions. Extended Storage I . If you can empty the fuel tank as described...
.... WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is consumed. See "II. Extended Storage" instructions. Extended Storage I . If you can empty the fuel tank as described...
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Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with a spark arrester. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fires. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will have a spark arrester, you may need to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Install spark plug. 10. III. For example, it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect ...
Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with a spark arrester. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fires. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will have a spark arrester, you may need to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Install spark plug. 10. III. For example, it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect ...
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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 Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date...
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 Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date...
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... Warranty describe important rights and obligations with all scheduled maintenance. The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will not deny...
... Warranty describe important rights and obligations with all scheduled maintenance. The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will not deny...
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Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the performance of the ECS Warranty Period. 2. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the first scheduled replacement point for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be warranted for the remainder of time prior to...
Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the performance of the ECS Warranty Period. 2. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the first scheduled replacement point for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be warranted for the remainder of time prior to...