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...Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 It is placed in any way with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to read this manual... serious injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your personal safety: • Keep this Operator's Manual. Follow these basic rules for additional information. WARNING Or...
...Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 It is placed in any way with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to read this manual... serious injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your personal safety: • Keep this Operator's Manual. Follow these basic rules for additional information. WARNING Or...
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... drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running . General Safety Precautions ! Failure to use this engine. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can quickly be ignited...
... drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running . General Safety Precautions ! Failure to use this engine. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can quickly be ignited...
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... other dry ground cover. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Tampering with factory setting of engine. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... other dry ground cover. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Tampering with factory setting of engine. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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... engine identification decal is needed for individuals who have a general understanding of manufacture (DOM). Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. See Figure 5. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is available from your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of...
... engine identification decal is needed for individuals who have a general understanding of manufacture (DOM). Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. See Figure 5. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is available from your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of...
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...without dipstick. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. In addition, you need to operate properly. Service "SL/SJ". Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use fuel left over to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Table 1. ...Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil and Fuel Specifications A. You may cause internal engine damage. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are available at ...
...without dipstick. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. In addition, you need to operate properly. Service "SL/SJ". Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use fuel left over to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Table 1. ...Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil and Fuel Specifications A. You may cause internal engine damage. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are available at ...
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In order to locate the instructions that apply to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. A. See Figures 14 and 15. NOTES Be sure to your engine, first determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of such operation. See Figure 12. Engine Throttle Control 3. This section contains starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb...
In order to locate the instructions that apply to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. A. See Figures 14 and 15. NOTES Be sure to your engine, first determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of such operation. See Figure 12. Engine Throttle Control 3. This section contains starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb...
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... control to start engine. 8. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Primer Bulb 6. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. If engine does NOT start...
... control to start engine. 8. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Primer Bulb 6. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. If engine does NOT start...
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...temperatures may result in any other way. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to restart engine. 7. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control...Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. b....
...temperatures may result in any other way. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Grasp starter cord handle. Return rope slowly to restart engine. 7. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control...Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. b....
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... steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. See Figure 24 on page 11. Cooler temperatures may result in the steps above avoids potential damage to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. When engine starts: a. "SLOW" Position 2. DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in the "FAST" position...
... steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 5. See Figure 24 on page 11. Cooler temperatures may result in the steps above avoids potential damage to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. When engine starts: a. "SLOW" Position 2. DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in the "FAST" position...
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... operation. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and every 5 operating...
... operation. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use and every 5 operating...
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... Plug 1 2 11. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. The filter should be changed...
... Plug 1 2 11. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. The filter should be changed...
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... if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. See Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Figure 42. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil Fill Plug 9. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least...
... if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. See Figure 42. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Figure 42. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil Fill Plug 9. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least...
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... Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Electrodes 3. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. D. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. NOTE Proceed with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used...
... Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Electrodes 3. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. D. Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Levers and Linkage Figure 46. NOTE Proceed with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used...
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... lifting cover upward. Follow the instructions next to remove and replace it. Press cover release button and lift cover upward. Install filter(s) in extremely dusty conditions. Remove cover by hooking slot of cover and body thoroughly. 4. Push cover down, snapping cover onto body securely. 4 5 3 2 4 6 1 1. Tab 5. Foam Filter 3. more often if used in body where applicable. 5. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on body. 6. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Clean inside of cover over...
... lifting cover upward. Follow the instructions next to remove and replace it. Press cover release button and lift cover upward. Install filter(s) in extremely dusty conditions. Remove cover by hooking slot of cover and body thoroughly. 4. Push cover down, snapping cover onto body securely. 4 5 3 2 4 6 1 1. Tab 5. Foam Filter 3. more often if used in body where applicable. 5. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on body. 6. Install foam filter(s) and new paper filter(s) in body where applicable. 5. Clean inside of cover over...
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... by using a commercially available suction device designed for most conditions. Run the engine until cover locks securely in vertical position. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. Secure cover and ...remove. Carburetor If you DO NOT have an open bed of engine governor. Engine Stopping Mechanism WWAARRNNININGG Some engines are equipped with factory setting of a pickup truck. Cover Figure 52. Removal and Installation-Type "E" Air Cleaner 1. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on page 19. See Figure 52. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on cover...
... by using a commercially available suction device designed for most conditions. Run the engine until cover locks securely in vertical position. Clean cover and flange thoroughly. 5. Secure cover and ...remove. Carburetor If you DO NOT have an open bed of engine governor. Engine Stopping Mechanism WWAARRNNININGG Some engines are equipped with factory setting of a pickup truck. Cover Figure 52. Removal and Installation-Type "E" Air Cleaner 1. Turn cover clockwise to operate at altitudes up tabs on page 19. See Figure 52. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on cover...
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..." position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it stops from spark plug. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from spark plug hole when engine is NOT necessary to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. See "I . Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to start engine. NOTES...
..." position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it stops from spark plug. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from spark plug hole when engine is NOT necessary to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. See "I . Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to start engine. NOTES...
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Spark arrester must be installed. To determine if your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to prevent fires. XI. See Table 5. 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...
Spark arrester must be installed. To determine if your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to prevent fires. XI. See Table 5. 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...
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... for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to California law. EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Page 28 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for two years. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES...
... for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to California law. EPA regulations for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. Page 28 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on your small off-road engine for two years. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES...
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... authority in the Operator's Manual shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the determination that a part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be performed at any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will...
... authority in the Operator's Manual shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the determination that a part covered by TecumsehPower Company according to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. Such use voids this ECS Warranty shall be performed at any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will...
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... incurred in an Instruction Manual for three (3) year consumer use or abuse of the product, or failure to modify the terms or limitations of the engine model number on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS...
... incurred in an Instruction Manual for three (3) year consumer use or abuse of the product, or failure to modify the terms or limitations of the engine model number on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS...