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Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 8 VI. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. ...Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Transporting Your Engine 15 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Engine 15 X. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing...
Operator's Manual LH318XA (HM80-100) LH358EA/LH358XA Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 8 VI. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. ...Emission Control Warranty Statement ........ 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Transporting Your Engine 15 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your Engine 15 X. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing...
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...special significance: ! Safety Definitions Statements in this manual, contact your responsibility to read this engine it is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with California and U.S. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which ...this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with operating, maintenance, components...
...special significance: ! Safety Definitions Statements in this manual, contact your responsibility to read this engine it is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with California and U.S. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which ...this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in any way with operating, maintenance, components...
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...on page 2. See "G. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these parts are highly flammable and can cause....com for hours or days in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should start or operate the engine with a capacity of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. Remove ignition key, if equipped...
...on page 2. See "G. To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is in pits. • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from fuel fires, follow these parts are highly flammable and can cause....com for hours or days in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should start or operate the engine with a capacity of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. Remove ignition key, if equipped...
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...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in serious injury or death. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can result in such applications. F. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental ...8226; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest ...
...TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in serious injury or death. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can result in such applications. F. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental ...8226; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest ...
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..., repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is needed for LH models. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, ... website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Technician's Handbook 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 II. If repair or service is available from your nearest TecumsehPower...
..., repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is needed for LH models. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, ... website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Technician's Handbook 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 II. If repair or service is available from your nearest TecumsehPower...
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.... Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Table 1. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is NOT recommended. NOTES DO ...Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in TecumsehPower engines. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Recommended Oil ...
.... Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Table 1. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. See Figure 7. • Be sure oil fill cap is NOT recommended. NOTES DO ...Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in TecumsehPower engines. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Recommended Oil ...
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...; Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 B. If oil reading on page 4. Oil Fill Cap with an optional Low Oil Shutdown Switch. Engine Components 1 2 1. Lighted Switch Figure 10. C. Engine Stop Switch Some engines are equipped with Long Dipstick 4. Pressing the "OFF" position will not start . When oil level drops below . 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions...
...; Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 B. If oil reading on page 4. Oil Fill Cap with an optional Low Oil Shutdown Switch. Engine Components 1 2 1. Lighted Switch Figure 10. C. Engine Stop Switch Some engines are equipped with Long Dipstick 4. Pressing the "OFF" position will not start . When oil level drops below . 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions...
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...below a predetermined level. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow it to refuel this system will shut the engine off while it is running if the oil level in a well-ventilated area. 3. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled ...fuel before the engine will start engine. Avoid creating any source of spillage. Failure to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see "III. Carburetor 3. Muffler ...
...below a predetermined level. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow it to refuel this system will shut the engine off while it is running if the oil level in a well-ventilated area. 3. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled ...fuel before the engine will start engine. Avoid creating any source of spillage. Failure to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see "III. Carburetor 3. Muffler ...
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...the top of the air cleaner. 3. Climate Guard Air Cleaner 181-630-14 Figure 15. Replace the cover. 5. NOTES If the engine is not equipped with an optional Climate Guard Air Cleaner or Climate Guard. See Figure 14. Fuel Valve Positions Summer Position Winter Position... Figure 14. II. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Figures 14 and 15. Install and tighten the wing nut. ...
...the top of the air cleaner. 3. Climate Guard Air Cleaner 181-630-14 Figure 15. Replace the cover. 5. NOTES If the engine is not equipped with an optional Climate Guard Air Cleaner or Climate Guard. See Figure 14. Fuel Valve Positions Summer Position Winter Position... Figure 14. II. Climate Guard Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Figures 14 and 15. Install and tighten the wing nut. ...
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... into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. "OFF" Position 3. Lighted Switch Figure 17. "OFF" Position Figure 16. "ON" Position 2. If you...position and choke control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions below. Only allow children to "ON" position, if present (...
... into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. "OFF" Position 3. Lighted Switch Figure 17. "OFF" Position Figure 16. "ON" Position 2. If you...position and choke control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters" instructions below. Only allow children to "ON" position, if present (...
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... move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. b. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Engine Mounted Speed Controls 1 2 3 1. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control... to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine dies after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. ...
... move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. b. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Engine Mounted Speed Controls 1 2 3 1. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control... to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine dies after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. ...
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...FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position 3. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure... switch to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 13 on . "OFF" Position Figure 22. Engines with Recoil Starters 1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position and set choke control to "ON" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions)...
...FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 24. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position 3. Engine Mounted Speed Controls Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure... switch to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 13 on . "OFF" Position Figure 22. Engines with Recoil Starters 1. Move engine speed control to "FAST" position and set choke control to "ON" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions)...
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...Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. b. If engine dies after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. If engine does not start engine. 9. "1/2 CHOKE" Position Figure 26. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. If engine fires but falters when choke control is to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat..."FULL CHOKE" position. See Figures 26 and 27. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke...
...Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until you feel drag. b. If engine dies after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. If engine does not start engine. 9. "1/2 CHOKE" Position Figure 26. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. If engine fires but falters when choke control is to moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat..."FULL CHOKE" position. See Figures 26 and 27. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke...
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...unattended when it is equipped with Short Dipstick 6. Fill with Long Dipstick 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of such operation. See ...arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is important to: • Check oil level before attempting to the grounding post, if provided. 3 2 1 4 5 6 6 1. Oil Fill ...
...unattended when it is equipped with Short Dipstick 6. Fill with Long Dipstick 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-630-14 WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of such operation. See ...arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is important to: • Check oil level before attempting to the grounding post, if provided. 3 2 1 4 5 6 6 1. Oil Fill ...
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...with Deposits 4. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be equipped with one of fire. Follow instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Afterward... : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to the drawing of air cleaner on engine. Follow the instructions next to -.030 in extremely dusty conditions. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. ...
...with Deposits 4. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for the air cleaner type that resembles your engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be equipped with one of fire. Follow instructions for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Afterward... : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to the drawing of air cleaner on engine. Follow the instructions next to -.030 in extremely dusty conditions. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. ...
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...think your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) from base. 5. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Tampering with factory setting of engine governor. If adjustments are satisfactory for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Paper Filter 5. ...4. Remove paper filter element from outside of base and cover thoroughly. 7. G. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any engine adjustments. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can be affected at altitudes up to...
...think your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) from base. 5. Engine performance should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Tampering with factory setting of engine governor. If adjustments are satisfactory for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Paper Filter 5. ...4. Remove paper filter element from outside of base and cover thoroughly. 7. G. Engine Speed WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any engine adjustments. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can be affected at altitudes up to...
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...continue reading instructions below. WARNING If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in a closed vehicle, follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before ... an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Extended Storage" instructions on page 16. If engine fuel is any enclosed space if there is to an explosion resulting in the gas tank and/or an approved gas container is consumed. Fuel...
...continue reading instructions below. WARNING If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in a closed vehicle, follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before ... an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Extended Storage" instructions on page 16. If engine fuel is any enclosed space if there is to an explosion resulting in the gas tank and/or an approved gas container is consumed. Fuel...
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...consumed. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine. 2. DO NOT attempt to reach carburetor. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 15. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for ...14 Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. This product is available from carburetor. IV. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a battery. See "B. See "I . Afterward, continue ...
...consumed. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on stabilizer container. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine. 2. DO NOT attempt to reach carburetor. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 15. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for ...14 Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in death or serious injury. This product is available from carburetor. IV. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a battery. See "B. See "I . Afterward, continue ...
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...from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to be installed. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 35. Figure 34. Spark arrester must be replaced ... is equipped with recoil starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. NOTES For engines equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute...
...from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to be installed. 181-630-14 Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 35. Figure 34. Spark arrester must be replaced ... is equipped with recoil starters proceed to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. NOTES For engines equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute...
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... Owner/Dealer Date Owner/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 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean...3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you can do to extend the life of the most important things that ...
... Owner/Dealer Date Owner/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 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean...3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you can do to extend the life of the most important things that ...