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...General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Storing Your Engine 17 X. 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 ...
...General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Storing Your Engine 17 X. 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 ...
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...Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 2. 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 17. Stay Away from engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in place. WARNING Read ...refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to the engine shaft. I . Carbon monoxide is running . • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. C....
...Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 2. 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 17. Stay Away from engine. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can result in place. WARNING Read ...refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to the engine shaft. I . Carbon monoxide is running . • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. C....
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... spark plug wire and keep all materials that can result in serious injury or death. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Typical Spark Plug...
... spark plug wire and keep all materials that can result in serious injury or death. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Typical Spark Plug...
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... NOT allow oil level to 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. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to be considered warranty. In ...marks on dipstick. CAUTION The use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Before Starting Your Engine A. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. ...
... NOT allow oil level to 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. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is important to be considered warranty. In ...marks on dipstick. CAUTION The use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Before Starting Your Engine A. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. ...
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... the crankcase falls below a predetermined level, the float switch cuts off when it is used to the proper level before the engine will not start . Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that is running . Climate Guard ! "OFF" Position... equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that supplies the spark plug with the switch in the "ON" position or the engine will not start . RUN CHOKE 1 2 1. E. See Figure 11. "ON" Position 2. C. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown...
... the crankcase falls below a predetermined level, the float switch cuts off when it is used to the proper level before the engine will not start . Low Oil Shutdown Light Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that is running . Climate Guard ! "OFF" Position... equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown System that supplies the spark plug with the switch in the "ON" position or the engine will not start . RUN CHOKE 1 2 1. E. See Figure 11. "ON" Position 2. C. Low Oil Shutdown Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown...
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... fuel before refueling. 2. G. Move machine away from spark plug hole and ignite. WARNING If you are experienced and capable of spillage. Starting Your Engine WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should fuel this engine. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly..., being careful to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Stop engine and allow children to cool before starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or...
... fuel before refueling. 2. G. Move machine away from spark plug hole and ignite. WARNING If you are experienced and capable of spillage. Starting Your Engine WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should fuel this engine. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly..., being careful to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Stop engine and allow children to cool before starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or...
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...-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 See Figure 14. 3. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To... "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 14. If you have . Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 10. A. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start engine.
...-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-719-14 See Figure 14. 3. Move engine speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. This section contains starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To... "OPEN" Position Shown Figure 14. If you have . Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 10. A. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start engine.
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... Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. See Figure 15 on page 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. If engine fails to "NO CHOKE" position and... RUN CHOKE 1. Momentarily move choke control to desired speed in any other way. See Figures 18 thru 20. 7. If engine does not start after choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to restart engine. 8. Next, move choke control back to...
... Positions 1 2 3 181-719-14 1. OH Choke Control Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 When engine starts: a. See Figure 15 on page 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. If engine fails to "NO CHOKE" position and... RUN CHOKE 1. Momentarily move choke control to desired speed in any other way. See Figures 18 thru 20. 7. If engine does not start after choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. Momentarily move choke control to restart engine. 8. Next, move choke control back to...
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...attempt to "NO CHOKE" position: a. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to "FULL CHOKE" position. When engine starts: a. Without allowing the rope to original position. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 1. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. Finally, move choke... • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 b. Next, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. c. Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position...
...attempt to "NO CHOKE" position: a. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to "FULL CHOKE" position. When engine starts: a. Without allowing the rope to original position. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 1. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. Finally, move choke... • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 b. Next, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. c. Momentarily move choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position...
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... they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VII. VI. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. WARNING NEVER store engine with potential sources of such operation. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according...
... they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VII. VI. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. WARNING NEVER store engine with potential sources of such operation. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according...
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...recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is on the engine (see "I. NOTES To check oil on page 2. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on engines with recommended oil. Be sure the fuel fill cap is warm. Figure 29. Engine should still be disposed of at a ...the grounding post, if provided. 3. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 29. 5. Tip engine to start engine. Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Drain oil into an approved recyclable...
...recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is on the engine (see "I. NOTES To check oil on page 2. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on engines with recommended oil. Be sure the fuel fill cap is warm. Figure 29. Engine should still be disposed of at a ...the grounding post, if provided. 3. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if provided. See Figure 29. 5. Tip engine to start engine. Oil Fill Locations 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Drain oil into an approved recyclable...
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...starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to prevent corrosion during storage.) 8. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Disconnecting/Connecting ...these instructions: 1. If your engine. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to two seconds. 7. b. Proceed to start engine. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may purchase one to prevent fires. Spark arrester must be...
...starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) c. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to prevent corrosion during storage.) 8. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 9. Disconnecting/Connecting ...these instructions: 1. If your engine. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to two seconds. 7. b. Proceed to start engine. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may purchase one to prevent fires. Spark arrester must be...