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... repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products...manual, contact your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE! CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products...manual, contact your responsibility to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE! CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
Operator Manual
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... 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 in containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Only allow children to handle and help eliminate...
... 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 in containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Only allow children to handle and help eliminate...
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... any way. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Tampering with the governor setting can result 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 the...
... any way. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Tampering with the governor setting can result 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 the...
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... Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is located in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for future reference. II. Service procedures should be clearly understood and...
... Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual, and it is located in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for future reference. II. Service procedures should be clearly understood and...
Operator Manual
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... Fuel Specifications A. NOTES The oil sump capacity is tightened securely. B. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. Table 1. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems...
... Fuel Specifications A. NOTES The oil sump capacity is tightened securely. B. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. Table 1. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems...
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... A.I . Engines with spark plug removed. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters Only one of such operation. Equipment Control Figure 12. A. Electric Start Switch 2. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 To...
... A.I . Engines with spark plug removed. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. For example: • DO NOT use primer to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters Only one of such operation. Equipment Control Figure 12. A. Electric Start Switch 2. Pressing Primer Bulb 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 To...
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... starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. If engine fails to start engine. 5. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to start engine. 6. Starter Cord Handle 4. Air Cleaner 5. "RUN" Range 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch...
... starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 7. If engine fails to start engine. 5. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to start engine. 6. Starter Cord Handle 4. Air Cleaner 5. "RUN" Range 3. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch...
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... 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 21 on page 10. b. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present...
... 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 21 on page 10. b. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present...
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... drag. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. 6. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. c. Next, move engine throttle control to original position. Next, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to start engine. 8. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 4 on page 10. Return rope slowly to "CHOKE" position...
... drag. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. 6. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. c. Next, move engine throttle control to original position. Next, move engine throttle control to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. If engine fails to start engine. 8. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 4 on page 10. Return rope slowly to "CHOKE" position...
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... NOT hot from spark plug. Figure 28. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. VII. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 16. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Failure...
... NOT hot from spark plug. Figure 28. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. VII. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 16. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Failure...
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... damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. See Table 1 and "III. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine...
... damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. See Table 1 and "III. Figure 35. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine...
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...; Air-Cooled Page 17 Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Grounding Post Connection 2. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. See Figures 43 thru 45. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
...; Air-Cooled Page 17 Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 12. Grounding Post Connection 2. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. See Figures 43 thru 45. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
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... Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. See Figure 47. 5. Type A, B, C, D or E. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Wash in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is clear. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19. Your engine will insure adequate cooling...
... Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. See Figure 47. 5. Type A, B, C, D or E. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Wash in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is clear. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 19. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on page 19. Your engine will insure adequate cooling...
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.... 4. Clean inside of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Cover 6. Body Tab Figure 48. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 49. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions listed above. Air Cleaner Type "A" Assembly 4 5 6 3 7 2 8 1 1. NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter. Slot 7. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every...
.... 4. Clean inside of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air Cleaner 1. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Cover 6. Body Tab Figure 48. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 49. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions listed above. Air Cleaner Type "A" Assembly 4 5 6 3 7 2 8 1 1. NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter. Slot 7. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every...
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... siphon 2. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to avoid death or serious injury. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Secure cover and be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. G. Removal and Installation-Type "E" Air Cleaner 1. E. Parts of a pickup truck. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with slots...
... siphon 2. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to avoid death or serious injury. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Secure cover and be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. G. Removal and Installation-Type "E" Air Cleaner 1. E. Parts of a pickup truck. If adjustments are satisfactory for use with slots...
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... bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before attempting to prevent corrosion during storage.) 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of fuel. Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to start engine. Install spark plug. 9. See "I . See "A. Begin servicing the cylinder...
... bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before attempting to prevent corrosion during storage.) 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of fuel. Figure 53. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to start engine. Install spark plug. 9. See "I . See "A. Begin servicing the cylinder...
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... manual. If you may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table 5. Spark arrester must be installed. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. 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...
... manual. If you may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table 5. Spark arrester must be installed. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. 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...
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... all scheduled maintenance. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will be repaired or replaced by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off-road engine owner, you are located on the back cover of all new TecumsehPower engines. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains...
... all scheduled maintenance. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will be repaired or replaced by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off-road engine owner, you are located on the back cover of all new TecumsehPower engines. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains...
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... Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. C. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which leads to be used to the owner at no charge to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be warranted for replacement as required maintenance in such written instructions to its small off-road engines is in the Operator's Manual, shall be...
... Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. C. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which leads to be used to the owner at no charge to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine. If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be warranted for replacement as required maintenance in such written instructions to its small off-road engines is in the Operator's Manual, shall be...
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... exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is found, upon examination by any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may...
... exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is found, upon examination by any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may...
