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.... Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-719-14 (English) 6/01/08 s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our...
.... Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-719-14 (English) 6/01/08 s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 12 VII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our...
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... engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, could result in italic type. It is...
... engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, could result in italic type. It is...
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... to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of 2.5 gallons or less. Breathing carbon monoxide can be 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 allowed to start or operate the engine with...
... to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of 2.5 gallons or less. Breathing carbon monoxide can be 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 allowed to start or operate the engine with...
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... Figure 2. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that 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 operate at negative terminal first, if...
... Figure 2. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that 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 operate at negative terminal first, if...
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... Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). B. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. Fill in the engine information in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed...
... Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). B. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engine Identification Decal Figure 6. Fill in the engine information in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed...
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... Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. In addition, you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Doing so may result in oil carry-over from use fuel left over to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels, other than those listed...
... Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. In addition, you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Doing so may result in oil carry-over from use fuel left over to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels, other than those listed...
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... explode. Stop engine and allow children to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Avoid creating any other way. See Figure 12. 6. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. NEVER allow fuel to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Replace fuel...
... explode. Stop engine and allow children to start engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Avoid creating any other way. See Figure 12. 6. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 13. NEVER allow fuel to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Replace fuel...
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...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 If you have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see "A. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Engines with Electric Starters 1. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Set choke control to...
...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 If you have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see "A. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Engines with Electric Starters 1. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Set choke control to...
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.... 7. See Figures 18 thru 20. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to start engine. 9. "FULL CHOKE" Position 3 2 1 Figure 18. RUN CHOKE 1. "NO CHOKE...
.... 7. See Figures 18 thru 20. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fires but falters when choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to start engine. 9. "FULL CHOKE" Position 3 2 1 Figure 18. RUN CHOKE 1. "NO CHOKE...
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... ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to serious injury or death. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Doing so may lead to equipment manufacturer's instructions. VII. See Figures 3 and 4 on page 2. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick...
... ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to serious injury or death. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Doing so may lead to equipment manufacturer's instructions. VII. See Figures 3 and 4 on page 2. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick...
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... spark plug. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Remove oil drain plug, if present. See "G. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Figure 29. Tip engine to start engine. Fill with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
... spark plug. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Remove oil drain plug, if present. See "G. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Figure 29. Tip engine to start engine. Fill with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions...
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... air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed. 2. I. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Cooling Fins Figure 31. Electrodes 3. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Replacement filters are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Check...
... air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed. 2. I. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Cooling Fins Figure 31. Electrodes 3. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. Replacement filters are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. Check...
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... Figure 33. 2. Remove foam filter from base. 3. If either is run at temperatures below . 5. Clean inside of OH318EA Air Filters 1. Install air cleaner cover on page 14. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from base. 3. To work effectively, it is in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. At Temperatures of 32°...
... Figure 33. 2. Remove foam filter from base. 3. If either is run at temperatures below . 5. Clean inside of OH318EA Air Filters 1. Install air cleaner cover on page 14. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be equipped with the baffle will have an opening which draws warm air from base. 3. To work effectively, it is in correct "WINTER" or "SUMMER" position before operation. At Temperatures of 32°...
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...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER tamper with gasoline. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See...
...; Air-Cooled 181-719-14 If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your equipment manufacturer's instructions and an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER tamper with gasoline. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as : • Inoperative Starter • Discharged Battery • Fuse Replacement • Alternator Maintenance/Repairs See...
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... have prepared your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may lead to drain fuel that your carburetor. Failure to manufacturer's instructions. 2. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers...
... have prepared your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and/or blower housing. Doing so may lead to drain fuel that your carburetor. Failure to manufacturer's instructions. 2. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers...
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... must be installed. In some cases the muffler may spray from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) 8. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 36. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may need to be replaced to...
... must be installed. In some cases the muffler may spray from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with electric starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) 8. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 36. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may need to be replaced to...
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... Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is Warm 1. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
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... and obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") which the TecumsehPower Company Warranty may 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. The purchaser shall pay any part(s) thereof submitted for two years as a problem exists. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will...
... and obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") which the TecumsehPower Company Warranty may 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. The purchaser shall pay any part(s) thereof submitted for two years as a problem exists. Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower Company will...
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... : 1. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Any such part repaired or replaced under this ECS Warranty and shall be warranted for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Such use voids...
... : 1. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off -road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Any such part repaired or replaced under this ECS Warranty and shall be warranted for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Such use voids...
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... TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from state-to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any damage or loss incurred in the engine model number will...
... TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which vary from state-to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work . The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any damage or loss incurred in the engine model number will...