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... site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Storing your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-630-14 (English) 6/01/08
... site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Storing your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-630-14 (English) 6/01/08
Operator Manual
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... operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Follow these basic rules for your personal...
... operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Follow these basic rules for your personal...
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.... See "VII. See "G. Only allow children to serious injury or death. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 The equipment manufacturer may be present even if you can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and...
.... See "VII. See "G. Only allow children to serious injury or death. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 The equipment manufacturer may be present even if you can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and...
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.... • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 See Figures 3 and 4. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from muffler and rest of fire keep...
.... • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 See Figures 3 and 4. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from muffler and rest of fire keep...
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.... • LH models are designated as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1000 hours. Technician's Handbook 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for additional information. Service procedures should be clearly...
.... • LH models are designated as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1000 hours. Technician's Handbook 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for additional information. Service procedures should be clearly...
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... TecumsehPower engines. SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Before Starting Your Engine A. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14
... TecumsehPower engines. SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Before Starting Your Engine A. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14
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... to reach "FULL" level. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Some engines are equipped with power. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Afterward, continue reading instructions below a predetermined level, the float switch cuts off current to shut off the ignition that is used...
... to reach "FULL" level. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Some engines are equipped with power. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Afterward, continue reading instructions below a predetermined level, the float switch cuts off current to shut off the ignition that is used...
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... if the oil level in this engine. See Figure 13 on page 7. 6. Muffler 4. Spark Plug 7. Engine Components Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 G. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
... if the oil level in this engine. See Figure 13 on page 7. 6. Muffler 4. Spark Plug 7. Engine Components Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 G. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
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... directly at any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Climate Guard Air Cleaner 181-630-14 Figure 15. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
... directly at any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Climate Guard Air Cleaner 181-630-14 Figure 15. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
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... 5. 1 2 1. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of such operation. Typical Engine Symbols Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14
... 5. 1 2 1. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of such operation. Typical Engine Symbols Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14
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... 2. b. Release starter button or ignition switch key. If engine does not start engine. 10. Vertical Mounted Choke Control Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. Engine Mounted Speed Controls 1 2 3 1.
... 2. b. Release starter button or ignition switch key. If engine does not start engine. 10. Vertical Mounted Choke Control Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. Engine Mounted Speed Controls 1 2 3 1.
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... 2. Engine Stop Switch 1 3 2 1. Lighted Switch Figure 23. Typical Engine Symbols Page 10 Figure 25. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "OFF" Position 3. See Figures 22 and 23. 3. Move engine stop switch or low oil...
... 2. Engine Stop Switch 1 3 2 1. Lighted Switch Figure 23. Typical Engine Symbols Page 10 Figure 25. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "OFF" Position 3. See Figures 22 and 23. 3. Move engine stop switch or low oil...
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... not start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 27. Starter Cord Handle Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 To avoid this engine in "RUN" range. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. NOTE Following the instructions listed...
... not start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 27. Starter Cord Handle Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 To avoid this engine in "RUN" range. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. NOTE Following the instructions listed...
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... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use and remove ignition key, if provided. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; VII. WARNING To prevent...
... the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from recent use and remove ignition key, if provided. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; VII. WARNING To prevent...
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... with Deposits 4. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on or clean a paper filter. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Muffler Guard 4. Porcelain Figure 31. II. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Cleaning/Replacing...
... with Deposits 4. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on or clean a paper filter. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Muffler Guard 4. Porcelain Figure 31. II. NOTE DO NOT put oil on engine. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Cleaning/Replacing...
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... are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Paper Filter 5. Foam Pre-Filter 4. Air Cleaner "B" Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Clean inside of engine governor. F. Wing Nut 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 13. Engine performance should not be...
... are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Paper Filter 5. Foam Pre-Filter 4. Air Cleaner "B" Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Clean inside of engine governor. F. Wing Nut 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 13. Engine performance should not be...
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... and/or blower housing. II. Doing so may ignite. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 16. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious...
... and/or blower housing. II. Doing so may ignite. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 16. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious...
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...heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "IV. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Extended Storage I . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in enclosed areas. 3. Always.... III. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel" instructions. It is available from carburetor. This product is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. II.
...heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. See "IV. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Extended Storage I . Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in enclosed areas. 3. Always.... III. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel" instructions. It is available from carburetor. This product is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. II.
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...) to start engine. To prevent serious injury from your engine. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17
...) to start engine. To prevent serious injury from your engine. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17
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.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional...
.../Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional...