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... 15 X. Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 12 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Maintenance Intervals 18 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement...
... 15 X. Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Maintenance 12 VIII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Maintenance Intervals 18 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement...
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... it associated or affiliated in italic type. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Find them...
... it associated or affiliated in italic type. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Find them...
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... about who is allowed to use this engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in fuel tank inside a building with a capacity of the engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it . A. Deadly levels of such operation. • An adult should start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can...
... about who is allowed to use this engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in fuel tank inside a building with a capacity of the engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it . A. Deadly levels of such operation. • An adult should start or operate the engine with fans or open windows and doors, carbon monoxide can...
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... engine 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 "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800...
... engine 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 "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800...
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... 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the engine used on this manual, contact your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LH models. Technician's Handbook If you have...
... 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for the engine used on this manual, contact your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LH models. Technician's Handbook If you have...
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...; L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 CAUTION The use in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is NOT recommended. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. NEVER use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Check oil level more frequently during engine...
...; L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 CAUTION The use in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is NOT recommended. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. NEVER use of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Check oil level more frequently during engine...
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... stops running . Spark Plug Wire 2. Spark Plug Cap 3. Oil Fill Cap with Short Dipstick 6. Engine Components 1 2 1. "OFF" Position Figure 9. Lighted Switch Figure 10. See Figure 8. 3. When oil level drops below . 5. Oil must be added to the engine to bring the oil to start the engine before the engine will not start . Low Oil Shutdown Switch Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... stops running . Spark Plug Wire 2. Spark Plug Cap 3. Oil Fill Cap with Short Dipstick 6. Engine Components 1 2 1. "OFF" Position Figure 9. Lighted Switch Figure 10. See Figure 8. 3. When oil level drops below . 5. Oil must be added to the engine to bring the oil to start the engine before the engine will not start . Low Oil Shutdown Switch Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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... Specifications" instructions and Table 2 on page 4. Engine Components Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that does not have a rocker switch or a light. See Figure 11. Fuel Fill Cap 8. Be sure engine is spilled DO NOT start...
... Specifications" instructions and Table 2 on page 4. Engine Components Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that does not have a rocker switch or a light. See Figure 11. Fuel Fill Cap 8. Be sure engine is spilled DO NOT start...
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... In temperatures below 32°F ( 0°C) the inlet air scoop should be pointed directly at any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 14 and 15. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
... In temperatures below 32°F ( 0°C) the inlet air scoop should be pointed directly at any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 14 and 15. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
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... use starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Low Oil Shutdown Switch STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. V. Move engine stop switch or low oil shutdown switch to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in any other way. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start or troubleshoot this manual...
... use starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Low Oil Shutdown Switch STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. V. Move engine stop switch or low oil shutdown switch to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in any other way. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start or troubleshoot this manual...
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... the correct oil drain plug location, if provided. Fill with Long Dipstick 4. VI. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap...
... the correct oil drain plug location, if provided. Fill with Long Dipstick 4. VI. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap...
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... Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be used in extremely dusty conditions. Follow the instructions next to remove and replace it. D. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. NOTE Contact your model. Rinse thoroughly until completely dry. 3 4 2 1 5 1 1. Air Intake Screen 3. more often if used for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly...
... Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be used in extremely dusty conditions. Follow the instructions next to remove and replace it. D. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. NOTE Contact your model. Rinse thoroughly until completely dry. 3 4 2 1 5 1 1. Air Intake Screen 3. more often if used for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly...
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...'s instructions) over filters. Install paper filter element onto body. 8. Install foam pre-filter, if present (see "I. Install cover over paper element. 9. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as: • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For operation at altitudes up to operate at unsafe speeds. Tampering with factory setting of...
...'s instructions) over filters. Install paper filter element onto body. 8. Install foam pre-filter, if present (see "I. Install cover over paper element. 9. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as: • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For operation at altitudes up to operate at unsafe speeds. Tampering with factory setting of...
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...NOT have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower ... WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to be ...
...NOT have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower ... WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to be ...
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... hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE If you operate the engine during storage. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it is consumed. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage I . Clean Engine" instructions on ... using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as described under "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Failure to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside ...
... hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE If you operate the engine during storage. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for short-term storage it is consumed. Draining Fuel" instructions. Extended Storage I . Clean Engine" instructions on ... using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as described under "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Failure to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside ...
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... keep it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to start engine. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Install spark plug. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 6. 5. Figure 34. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal...
... keep it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to start engine. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Install spark plug. 10. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 6. 5. Figure 34. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal...
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...; Air-Cooled 181-630-14 ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. 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 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. Change Oil 2. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper Filter Check Spark Plug Replace...
...; Air-Cooled 181-630-14 ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. 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 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. Change Oil 2. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Clean Foam Pre-Filter Replace Paper Filter Check Spark Plug Replace...
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Your emission control system may include parts such as a problem exists. MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on your new small off-road engine. As the small off -road engine to provide written evidence of the performance of sale to meet the U.S. You are also warranted for two years. Warranty service can be responsible for transporting the products to...
Your emission control system may include parts such as a problem exists. MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on your new small off-road engine. As the small off -road engine to provide written evidence of the performance of sale to meet the U.S. You are also warranted for two years. Warranty service can be responsible for transporting the products to...
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... in the Operator's Manual, shall be used in the Operator's Manual shall be identical in all applicable regulations adopted by TecumsehPower Company according to the part as required maintenance in the performance of "repair or replace as to conform with an emissions compliance statement and decal that part. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module...
... in the Operator's Manual, shall be used in the Operator's Manual shall be identical in all applicable regulations adopted by TecumsehPower Company according to the part as required maintenance in the performance of "repair or replace as to conform with an emissions compliance statement and decal that part. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module...
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... specific legal rights and you . Revised February 2008 ! 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. and Canada 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Within U.S.A. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from this warranty policy, "commercial use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may have other obligations or liabilities in the engine model number...
... specific legal rights and you . Revised February 2008 ! 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. and Canada 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years 2 'n 10 (3) 2 'n 10 (3) 3 Years Within U.S.A. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from this warranty policy, "commercial use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may have other obligations or liabilities in the engine model number...