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... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 12 VIII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting...
... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. Maintenance 12 VIII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting...
Operator Manual
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... Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION...
... Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION...
Operator Manual
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... tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). Draining Fuel" instructions on page 12. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. Only allow children to the engine shaft. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE...
... tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). Draining Fuel" instructions on page 12. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. Only allow children to the engine shaft. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE...
Operator Manual
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... other dry ground cover. Muffler Guard 2. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in such applications. H. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. Figure 1. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. F. Avoid Accidental Starts...
... other dry ground cover. Muffler Guard 2. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in such applications. H. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. Figure 1. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. F. Avoid Accidental Starts...
Operator Manual
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... internal combustion engines and wish 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 your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. B. If repair or service is located in this power equipment. II. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for anything other than the engine, contact...
... internal combustion engines and wish 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 your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. B. If repair or service is located in this power equipment. II. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is needed for anything other than the engine, contact...
Operator Manual
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... be considered warranty. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for use of fuels, other than those listed in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. In addition, you need to the air cleaner and...
... be considered warranty. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for use of fuels, other than those listed in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. In addition, you need to the air cleaner and...
Operator Manual
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... and capable of such operation. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on starter rope with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine if an adult has...Servicing Dealer. See Figure 8 on page 5. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. See Figure 13. Fuel can explode. Fuel Valve Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from spark plug hole...
... and capable of such operation. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on starter rope with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine if an adult has...Servicing Dealer. See Figure 8 on page 5. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. See Figure 13. Fuel can explode. Fuel Valve Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from spark plug hole...
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... CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Set choke control to "FAST" position. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. A. See Figure 14. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see "A. RUN CHOKE...
... CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Set choke control to "FAST" position. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. A. See Figure 14. 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see "A. RUN CHOKE...
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... runs smoothly. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. c. If engine dies after choke control is moved to restart engine. 8. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE...
... runs smoothly. DO NOT attempt to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. c. If engine dies after choke control is moved to restart engine. 8. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. "1/2 CHOKE...
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... unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Spark Plug Cap 3. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Fuel Fill Cap Figure 28. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on...
... unsupervised operation of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Spark Plug Cap 3. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on page 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Fuel Fill Cap Figure 28. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on...
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Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5. 1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 See "A. See Figure 29. 5. Remove oil drain plug, if present. Tip engine to start engine. NOTE Used oil must be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table...
Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 5. 1. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 5. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 See "A. See Figure 29. 5. Remove oil drain plug, if present. Tip engine to start engine. NOTE Used oil must be warm but NOT hot from spark plug. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table...
Operator Manual
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... water is removed. 2. See Figure 31. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Resistor Spark Plug NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in. (0.76 mm) if necessary. Electrodes 3. II. I. Air Intake Screen 3. C. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Servicing Paper Filters...
... water is removed. 2. See Figure 31. Check electrode gap with Deposits 4. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Resistor Spark Plug NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in. (0.76 mm) if necessary. Electrodes 3. II. I. Air Intake Screen 3. C. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Servicing Paper Filters...
Operator Manual
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.... 3. Install air cleaner cover onto base. Air Cleaner Cover Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean inside of base and air cleaner cover thoroughly. 6. Rotate air cleaner cover in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. See Figure 34. 4. See Figure 33. 2. III. If either is run at temperatures below . 5. Install foam filter onto paper filter. 8. E. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover...
.... 3. Install air cleaner cover onto base. Air Cleaner Cover Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean inside of base and air cleaner cover thoroughly. 6. Rotate air cleaner cover in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. See Figure 34. 4. See Figure 33. 2. III. If either is run at temperatures below . 5. Install foam filter onto paper filter. 8. E. Remove air cleaner cover from air cleaner cover...
Operator Manual
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...Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 NEVER tamper with factory setting of a pickup truck. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are...open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
...Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 NEVER tamper with factory setting of a pickup truck. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are...open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside...
Operator Manual
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.... 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Fuel Treatment 1. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may result in death or...
.... 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Fuel Treatment 1. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may result in death or...
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... spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to two seconds. 7. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 36. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. X. For...
... spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to two seconds. 7. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 36. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. X. For...
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... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours...
... Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Foam Pre-Filter Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Change Oil Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Replace Paper Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every 100 Hours...
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... scheduled maintenance. Warranty service can be different for transporting the products to you should be responsible for any part(s) thereof submitted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for two years. The purchaser shall be completed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181...
... scheduled maintenance. Warranty service can be different for transporting the products to you should be responsible for any part(s) thereof submitted for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for two years. The purchaser shall be completed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402. Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181...
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... warranted for the period of time prior to the owner. Any warranted, emissions-related part which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in the Operator's Manual shall be used in such written instructions to Subsection 4 below . The Emission Regulations may not...
... warranted for the period of time prior to the owner. Any warranted, emissions-related part which , at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in the Operator's Manual shall be used in such written instructions to Subsection 4 below . The Emission Regulations may not...
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... Member States of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. the second 5 years covering parts only) on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by the purchaser. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean all other...
... Member States of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. the second 5 years covering parts only) on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by the purchaser. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you . The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean all other...