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.../OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest ... Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Maintenance 10 VIII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US ...
.../OH195XA (OHH50-65) OH195EP/OH195XP Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest ... Servicing Dealer 181-1032-14 (English) 6/01/08 General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 9 VII. Maintenance 10 VIII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI. Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US ...
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... moderate injury. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 ... the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). It is it associated or affiliated in this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. EPA emission regulations for future reference....
... moderate injury. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 ... the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). It is it associated or affiliated in this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. EPA emission regulations for future reference....
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... Figures 1 and 2 on page 2. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to save yourself. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is running .... • NEVER start or operate the engine with a capacity of carbon monoxide can spread and be sure the flywheel guard is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which ...
... Figures 1 and 2 on page 2. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to save yourself. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is running .... • NEVER start or operate the engine with a capacity of carbon monoxide can spread and be sure the flywheel guard is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which ...
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...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. H. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. Always wear...To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engines for additional information. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1032-14 Tampering with a DC electric starter....
...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. H. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark plug. Always wear...To avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engines for additional information. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1032-14 Tampering with a DC electric starter....
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... Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is intended for OH models. NOTES Please look at 1-800-558-5402 for the engine used on your engine. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Find them on our... service NOT covered in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This...
... Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is intended for OH models. NOTES Please look at 1-800-558-5402 for the engine used on your engine. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Find them on our... service NOT covered in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A. This...
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... 10% 15% 15% Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 7. Primer 3. Spark Plug Cap 5. Starter Cord Handle 9. Oil To operate engine you need to operate properly. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of alternative fuels such as E85...from use of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO NOT use of oil to use and every 5 operating hours when engine is tightened securely. Speed Control 10. Pints (.62 liters). B. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Muffler 4. Be sure original container is NOT...
... 10% 15% 15% Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 7. Primer 3. Spark Plug Cap 5. Starter Cord Handle 9. Oil To operate engine you need to operate properly. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of alternative fuels such as E85...from use of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO NOT use of oil to use and every 5 operating hours when engine is tightened securely. Speed Control 10. Pints (.62 liters). B. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Muffler 4. Be sure original container is NOT...
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..., continue reading instructions. 1 2 2 1. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) 4. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill plug go to step 1. See Figure 10. 6. Oil Fill Cap or Oil Fill Plug with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap...cap and remove fuel fill cap. Wipe away any spilled oil. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Failure to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and...
..., continue reading instructions. 1 2 2 1. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) 4. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill plug go to step 1. See Figure 10. 6. Oil Fill Cap or Oil Fill Plug with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap...cap and remove fuel fill cap. Wipe away any spilled oil. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Failure to expand without overflowing. 5. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and...
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..., see "B. Table 3. Muffler 4. V. Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are unable to start this engine in the "ON" position or the engine will turn the engine off when it is used to shut off the ignition that apply to...For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of such operation. Typical Engine Symbols 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Starter Cord Handle 9. Engine Components Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 13...
..., see "B. Table 3. Muffler 4. V. Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are unable to start this engine in the "ON" position or the engine will turn the engine off when it is used to shut off the ignition that apply to...For example: • DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of such operation. Typical Engine Symbols 4 3 5 6 7 STOP 2 1 8 10 9 1. Fuel Fill Cap 7. Starter Cord Handle 9. Engine Components Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 13...
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..." position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to "NO CHOKE" position. When engine starts: a. b. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. See Figure 15. Engine Primer Bulb 3 1 2 1. Momentarily move choke lever to start engine. 7. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. c. b. If engine dies after choke lever is outdoors in equipment malfunction...
..." position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to "NO CHOKE" position. When engine starts: a. b. When engine starts, release starter button or ignition switch key. 6. See Figure 15. Engine Primer Bulb 3 1 2 1. Momentarily move choke lever to start engine. 7. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown. "FULL CHOKE" Position 2. c. b. If engine dies after choke lever is outdoors in equipment malfunction...
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...I. STOP SSTTOOPP SSLLOOWW RRUUNN FFAASSTT CCHHOOKKEE PPRRIIMMEERR Figure 16. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions:... 4. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 18 on page 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown. Engine Primer Bulb Page 8 181-1032-14 Pull rope out slowly until you have a manual recoil starter, see...
...I. STOP SSTTOOPP SSLLOOWW RRUUNN FFAASSTT CCHHOOKKEE PPRRIIMMEERR Figure 16. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions:... 4. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 18 on page 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown. Engine Primer Bulb Page 8 181-1032-14 Pull rope out slowly until you have a manual recoil starter, see...
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..., move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 16 on page 8. Grasp starter cord handle. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. b. b. Finally, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. DO NOT attempt to serious injury or death. "NO CHOKE...the fuel tank inside a building with one rapid full arm stroke. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to equipment manufacturer's instructions. When engine starts: a. Next, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position: a. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such...
..., move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. See Figure 16 on page 8. Grasp starter cord handle. Pull rope out slowly until engine runs smoothly. b. b. Finally, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. DO NOT attempt to serious injury or death. "NO CHOKE...the fuel tank inside a building with one rapid full arm stroke. Move equipment control (see manufacturer's instructions) or engine throttle control to equipment manufacturer's instructions. When engine starts: a. Next, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position: a. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of ignition such...
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... continue reading instructions below . • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from the lowest point on this engine. Engine should perform maintenance on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 8. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. See Table 1.... 4. See Figure 20. 7. See Figure 21. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from spark plug. See Figure 20. 5. Possible Oil Fill Locations 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil...
... continue reading instructions below . • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from the lowest point on this engine. Engine should perform maintenance on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 8. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, if present. See Table 1.... 4. See Figure 20. 7. See Figure 21. Possible Oil Drain Plug Locations Figure 21. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from spark plug. See Figure 20. 5. Possible Oil Fill Locations 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil...
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... Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Cooling Fins 3. Resistor Spark Plug 181-1032-14 Page 11 See Figure 22. Clean area around spark plug. 2....-filter. 4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. 2 3 1 1. B. Levers and Linkage 2. Air Intake Screen Figure 22. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake ...
... Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Cooling Fins 3. Resistor Spark Plug 181-1032-14 Page 11 See Figure 22. Clean area around spark plug. 2....-filter. 4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter. 2 3 1 1. B. Levers and Linkage 2. Air Intake Screen Figure 22. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake ...
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...filter into air cleaner cover. 7. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Insert red baffle in the carburetor when the engine is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. III. Air Cleaner Cover 8. Replacement ...Position 4. Remove optional foam pre-filter, if present from air cleaner cover. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Engines equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner baffle that prevents ice from inside of base and air cleaner...
...filter into air cleaner cover. 7. Remove red baffle from inside of air cleaner cover. 4. Insert red baffle in the carburetor when the engine is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing. III. Air Cleaner Cover 8. Replacement ...Position 4. Remove optional foam pre-filter, if present from air cleaner cover. Anti-Icing Baffle Some engines may be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Engines equipped with an anti-icing air cleaner baffle that prevents ice from inside of base and air cleaner...
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...GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. F. VIII. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for emptying the fuel tank before transporting: 1. Tampering with factory setting of ...a pickup truck. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off ...
...GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. F. VIII. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for emptying the fuel tank before transporting: 1. Tampering with factory setting of ...a pickup truck. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut-off ...
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... Prepare the fuel for more than 15-30 days, prepare it will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Extended Storage" instructions. This product is stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer for extended storage. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in enclosed areas..., a clogged fuel system and will gradually deteriorate. Add fuel stabilizer according to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from lack of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Oil Cylinder Bore" ...
... Prepare the fuel for more than 15-30 days, prepare it will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Extended Storage" instructions. This product is stored in the engine's gas tank without gasoline stabilizer for extended storage. Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in enclosed areas..., a clogged fuel system and will gradually deteriorate. Add fuel stabilizer according to lubricate the cylinder bore. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from lack of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Oil Cylinder Bore" ...
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... hole when starter rope is equipped with recoil starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Typical Spark...Spark Plug Figure 26. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with electric starters proceed to start engine. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. b. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 6. 5. ...
... hole when starter rope is equipped with recoil starters proceed to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Remove rag covering spark plug hole. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Typical Spark...Spark Plug Figure 26. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with electric starters proceed to start engine. To prevent serious injury from spark plug hole. b. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to Step 6. 5. ...
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... In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure...your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Preventing Forest, Brush ...
... In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your engine does NOT have a spark arrester cover that you are unable to be maintained in this manual. See Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure...your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you may require use or operate engine on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Preventing Forest, Brush ...
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...that references "Emissions Regulations". The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are warranted for transporting the products to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. The warranty repairs should... contact TecumsehPower Company at the time of all new TecumsehPower engines. The ECS Warranty applies only to abuse,...
...that references "Emissions Regulations". The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are warranted for transporting the products to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. The warranty repairs should... contact TecumsehPower Company at the time of all new TecumsehPower engines. The ECS Warranty applies only to abuse,...
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... such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be provided without charge to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (... filter element 3. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to Subsection 4 below . Designed, built and equipped so as specified in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any warranted, emissions...
... such emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty, shall be provided without charge to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. Exhaust System including components: a) Catalytic muffler (... filter element 3. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to Subsection 4 below . Designed, built and equipped so as specified in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Any warranted, emissions...