Operator Manual
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... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Storing Your Engine 14 X. Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Operator's Manual OH195EA...
... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 10 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Storing Your Engine 14 X. Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Operator's Manual OH195EA...
Operator Manual
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... death or serious injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it...
... death or serious injury. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in equipment or property damage. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. EPA emission regulations for future reference. • Read it...
Operator Manual
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...cool before using this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with fans or open windows... • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap ...
...cool before using this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with fans or open windows... • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap ...
Operator Manual
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..." position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Muffler Guard 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To...
..." position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Muffler Guard 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To...
Operator Manual
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... engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM). B. See Figure 6. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is located in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. II. See Figure 5. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for OH models. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage...
... engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM). B. See Figure 6. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is located in the spaces provided for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. II. See Figure 5. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for OH models. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage...
Operator Manual
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... or E20 are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Starter Cord Handle 9. Service "SL/SJ". Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Cap 5. Engine Stop Switch 8. Air Cleaner Figure 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. III. Oil To operate engine you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on...
... or E20 are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Starter Cord Handle 9. Service "SL/SJ". Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark Plug Cap 5. Engine Stop Switch 8. Air Cleaner Figure 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. III. Oil To operate engine you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on...
Operator Manual
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... a spark or flame many feet away from oil filler tube. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions below . 5. C. Note oil level. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil filler tube. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap...
... a spark or flame many feet away from oil filler tube. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions below . 5. C. Note oil level. Screw oil fill cap or oil fill plug back into oil filler tube. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap...
Operator Manual
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... 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 5. Engine Stop Switch 8. D. This rocker switch is running. Pressing the "OFF" position will turn the engine off when it is used to shut off the ignition that apply to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with power. This switch must be sure engine is outdoors in this engine after following two sections will not start or troubleshoot this...
... 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 5. Engine Stop Switch 8. D. This rocker switch is running. Pressing the "OFF" position will turn the engine off when it is used to shut off the ignition that apply to locate the instructions that supplies the spark plug with power. This switch must be sure engine is outdoors in this engine after following two sections will not start or troubleshoot this...
Operator Manual
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... CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "NO CHOKE" position: a. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. DO NOT attempt to start engine. 5. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Momentarily move choke lever to...
... CHOKE" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "NO CHOKE" position: a. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. DO NOT attempt to start engine. 5. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 4. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start or troubleshoot this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. Momentarily move choke lever to...
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... lever to equipment manufacturer's instructions. c. When engine starts: a. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 19. Starter Cord Handle 3 1 2 1. II. Choke Only 1. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to start after use and remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
... lever to equipment manufacturer's instructions. c. When engine starts: a. "NO CHOKE" Position Figure 19. Starter Cord Handle 3 1 2 1. II. Choke Only 1. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to start after use and remove ignition key, if provided. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.
Operator Manual
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... you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 20. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 2. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. Only allow children to spark plug before each use . 1. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 2. Engine...
... you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 20. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 2. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be disposed of such operation. Only allow children to spark plug before each use . 1. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. A. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 2. Engine...
Operator Manual
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... operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in extremely dusty conditions. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Levers and Linkage 2. Cooling Fins 3. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Remove...
... operating hours. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in extremely dusty conditions. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Levers and Linkage 2. Cooling Fins 3. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Remove...
Operator Manual
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... may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; See Figure 24. 2. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Base 5. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. To work effectively, it is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from forming in the carburetor when the engine is in "WINTER" position shown. 5. At Temperatures of Air Filters 1. See Figure 24. 2. Air Cleaner Cover 8. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and...
... may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; See Figure 24. 2. Install air cleaner cover onto base. 6. Base 5. Clean inside of air cleaner cover. 4. To work effectively, it is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from forming in the carburetor when the engine is in "WINTER" position shown. 5. At Temperatures of Air Filters 1. See Figure 24. 2. Air Cleaner Cover 8. Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and...
Operator Manual
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...-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can lead to transport the engine upright in...
...-off valve, if equipped, and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can lead to transport the engine upright in...
Operator Manual
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..., you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. DO NOT attempt to drain stabilized gas from engine. 2. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or...
..., you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. DO NOT attempt to drain stabilized gas from engine. 2. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or...
Operator Manual
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... clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. See Figures 25 and 26. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole. Cover spark plug hole with a battery. 181-1032-14 Page 15 Grasp starter cord handle: a. Figure 25. Oil Change oil...
... clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to Step 5. See Figures 25 and 26. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole. Cover spark plug hole with a battery. 181-1032-14 Page 15 Grasp starter cord handle: a. Figure 25. Oil Change oil...
Operator Manual
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... installed. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is equipped with a spark arrester. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If you may require use or operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is one from your TecumsehPower engine. 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 Spark Plug...
... installed. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is equipped with a spark arrester. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If you may require use or operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is one from your TecumsehPower engine. 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 Spark Plug...
Operator Manual
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... off -road engine owner, you for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on your new engine. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new TecumsehPower engines the...
... off -road engine owner, you for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will warrant the emission control system on your new engine. If, during such warranty period, any emission-related part on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new TecumsehPower engines the...
Operator Manual
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... approved emission-related replacement part may be sufficient grounds for such emission-related parts. 8. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be used to its authority in the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will be...
... approved emission-related replacement part may be sufficient grounds for such emission-related parts. 8. Unapproved add-on the date the new engine or equipment is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be used to its authority in the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period, will be...
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... EU Directive 1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any vehicle in the engine model number will , at : www.TecumsehPower.com 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 "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...
... EU Directive 1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any vehicle in the engine model number will , at : www.TecumsehPower.com 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 "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...