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Safety Definitions ii I. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 16 IX. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-...Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips...
Safety Definitions ii I. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 16 IX. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-...Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips...
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..." instructions on page 2. 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NEVER allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can become entangled in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. D. If these... and chain or pulley and belt to cool before using this engine (see "I . General Safety Precautions ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this engine.
..." instructions on page 2. 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NEVER allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can become entangled in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. D. If these... and chain or pulley and belt to cool before using this engine (see "I . General Safety Precautions ! Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this engine.
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... death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key...
... death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key...
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...No. 730263 or SAE 0W30 -20OF 0OF 20OF -30OC -20OC -10OC 32OF 0OC 40OF 60OF 80OF 100O F 10OC 20OC 30OC 40OC Table 2. Before Starting Your Engine A. Figure 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Be sure original container is NOT recommended. Service "SL/SJ". SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. ... result in oil carry-over from use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for OH318EA models is 26 ounces or 1-5/8 U.S. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. Doing ...
...No. 730263 or SAE 0W30 -20OF 0OF 20OF -30OC -20OC -10OC 32OF 0OC 40OF 60OF 80OF 100O F 10OC 20OC 30OC 40OC Table 2. Before Starting Your Engine A. Figure 7. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Be sure original container is NOT recommended. Service "SL/SJ". SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. ... result in oil carry-over from use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for OH318EA models is 26 ounces or 1-5/8 U.S. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel left over to operate properly. Doing ...
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...the Shutdown Switch while the engine is added, the switch will flash as the engine rotates, and the engine will not start. The engine will not start with the switch in the crankcase falls below a predetermined level. Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with power... plug and the engine stops running . "ON" Position 2. This rocker switch is added, the light will flash as the engine rotates, and the engine will start . "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position 3. Engine Stop Switch 1 Climate Guard ! 1. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal ...
...the Shutdown Switch while the engine is added, the switch will flash as the engine rotates, and the engine will not start. The engine will not start with the switch in the crankcase falls below a predetermined level. Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with power... plug and the engine stops running . "ON" Position 2. This rocker switch is added, the light will flash as the engine rotates, and the engine will start . "ON" Position 2. "OFF" Position 3. Engine Stop Switch 1 Climate Guard ! 1. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal ...
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...Valve Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start this engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Failure to refuel this engine in the... of spillage. Move machine away from engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position ...
...Valve Positions 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should start this engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Failure to refuel this engine in the... of spillage. Move machine away from engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position ...
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... you have . See Figure 14. 3. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Move engine speed control to start engine. Engine Components Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 In order to...
... you have . See Figure 14. 3. See Figures 15 thru 17. 4. Engine Mounted Speed Control Climate Guard ! This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Move engine speed control to start engine. Engine Components Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 In order to...
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..." position. Next, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine fails to start engine. 10. If engine does not start after choke control is moved to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until...-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 15 on page 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. See Figures 18 thru 20. b. Finally, move choke...
..." position. Next, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine fails to start engine. 10. If engine does not start after choke control is moved to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until...-Cooled Page 9 See Figure 15 on page 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. See Figures 18 thru 20. b. Finally, move choke...
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... in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine dies after 3 attempts in the steps above avoids potential ...moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to desired speed in any other way. 1 2 3 1. b. Finally, move choke control to start after choke control is moved to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position and...
... in the "NO CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start engine. 9. Next, move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine dies after 3 attempts in the steps above avoids potential ...moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to desired speed in any other way. 1 2 3 1. b. Finally, move choke control to start after choke control is moved to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT attempt to "NO CHOKE" position and...
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.... Fuel Fill Cap Figure 28. Engine Components Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on page 2. See Figures 3 and 4 on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter...
.... Fuel Fill Cap Figure 28. Engine Components Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on page 2. See Figures 3 and 4 on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with a DC electric starter...
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... wire and keep it away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Tip engine to start engine. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Oil...
... wire and keep it away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on engines with an oil fill cap/plug, see "II. Tip engine to start engine. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before each use . Oil...
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... arrester to "OFF" position. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to cycle the engine for proper battery storage if machine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section .... 4. For example, it away from grounding post, if provided. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine. b. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may require use or operate engine on page 13. II.
... arrester to "OFF" position. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to cycle the engine for proper battery storage if machine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section .... 4. For example, it away from grounding post, if provided. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine. b. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may require use or operate engine on page 13. II.