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... Off Road Equipment), are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which if NOT ...control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). NOTE Refers to read this Operator's Manual. IMPORTANT NOTICE! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... Off Road Equipment), are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which if NOT ...control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). NOTE Refers to read this Operator's Manual. IMPORTANT NOTICE! TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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...Air-Cooled Page 1 Maintenance" instructions on page 2. See "G. Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to use this engine is in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove... injury or death. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. A. C. D. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as barns, garages...
...Air-Cooled Page 1 Maintenance" instructions on page 2. See "G. Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to use this engine is in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove... injury or death. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. A. C. D. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as barns, garages...
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... at unsafe speeds. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. H. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. WARNING Use of engine. G. See Figures...
... at unsafe speeds. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can burn, including grass and leaves, away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. H. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. WARNING Use of engine. G. See Figures...
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This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended for LV models. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in...
This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended for LV models. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in...
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... so may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. III. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Table 1. Oil To operate engine you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W...
... so may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. III. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Table 1. Oil To operate engine you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W...
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.... 2. Electric Start Switch 2. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Only allow children to start this engine after a short shutdown. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Move engine throttle control to start or troubleshoot this engine in this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when...
.... 2. Electric Start Switch 2. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Only allow children to start this engine after a short shutdown. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Move engine throttle control to start or troubleshoot this engine in this manual, contact your engine, first determine what type of such operation. Operate equipment control to cover vent hole when...
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... engine throttle control back to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 9. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Carburetor 7. "RUN" Range 3. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more...
... engine throttle control back to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. If engine does NOT start engine. 9. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Carburetor 7. "RUN" Range 3. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Release starter button or ignition switch key. c. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more...
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... 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Without allowing the rope to start engine. 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . If engine fails to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. When engine starts: a. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See...
... 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Without allowing the rope to start engine. 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . If engine fails to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. When engine starts: a. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. See...
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... engine. 3 2 1 1. Move engine throttle control back to the recoil mechanism. 6. Starter Cord Handle 2. DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. III. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Cooler temperatures may result in a well...
... engine. 3 2 1 1. Move engine throttle control back to the recoil mechanism. 6. Starter Cord Handle 2. DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. III. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Cooler temperatures may result in a well...
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...; Turn all engine switches to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. NOTES For engines with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VII. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire...
...; Turn all engine switches to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. NOTES For engines with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VII. See Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire...
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... engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 8. See Table 1 and "III. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. Figure 37. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection...
... engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 8. See Table 1 and "III. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. Figure 37. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection...
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...; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if...
...; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 1 2 1. 8. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if...
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... Screen 3. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. See Figure 46. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in extremely dusty conditions. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on page 19. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Contact your model. Rinse thoroughly...
... Screen 3. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. See Figure 46. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in extremely dusty conditions. See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on page 19. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Contact your model. Rinse thoroughly...
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... DO NOT put oil on page 18. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. See Figure 48. 2. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in extremely dusty conditions. Install cover by pulling tab "A" away from body while lifting cover upward. Air Cleaner Type "A" Assembly 4 5 6 3 7 2 8 1 1. Foam Filter 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Push cover downward on...
... DO NOT put oil on page 18. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. See Figure 48. 2. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in extremely dusty conditions. Install cover by pulling tab "A" away from body while lifting cover upward. Air Cleaner Type "A" Assembly 4 5 6 3 7 2 8 1 1. Foam Filter 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Push cover downward on...
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... to avoid spilling. 3. Empty fuel tank by an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Drain fuel into cover. 6. VII. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on cover with factory setting of a pickup truck. Remove paper filter from engine or siphon 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious...
... to avoid spilling. 3. Empty fuel tank by an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Drain fuel into cover. 6. VII. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on cover with factory setting of a pickup truck. Remove paper filter from engine or siphon 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious...
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... starter button or turn ignition switch key to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is started. III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. B. Extended Storage I . Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all four seasons, it stops...
... starter button or turn ignition switch key to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is started. III. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 22. B. Extended Storage I . Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 5. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all four seasons, it stops...
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..., you may need to be maintained in this manual. If you can do to extend the life of a spark arrester to be installed. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every...
..., you may need to be maintained in this manual. If you can do to extend the life of a spark arrester to be installed. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every...
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... other states, 1997 and later model year engines are located on your small off -road engine owner, you by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. The warranty repairs should , however, be responsible for any part(s) thereof submitted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Telephone 1-262377...
... other states, 1997 and later model year engines are located on your small off -road engine owner, you by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. The warranty repairs should , however, be responsible for any part(s) thereof submitted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Telephone 1-262377...
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... Warranty Period prior to the owner. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or replaced by the use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year...
... Warranty Period prior to the owner. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or replaced by the use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped) b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped) c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped) 5. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year...
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... remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for transporting any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; and Canada 90 Day 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if...
... remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for transporting any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; and Canada 90 Day 1 Year 2 Years 2 Years 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if...