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... damage. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in minor or moderate injury. It is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower...
... damage. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in minor or moderate injury. It is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower...
Operator Manual
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... to cool before using this engine (see equipment manufacturer's manual). B. C. Remove ignition key, if equipped. A. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. D. I . To prevent serious injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you experience any engine exhaust. Fuel...
... to cool before using this engine (see equipment manufacturer's manual). B. C. Remove ignition key, if equipped. A. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should start the engine. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. D. I . To prevent serious injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you experience any engine exhaust. Fuel...
Operator Manual
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... Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment 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 a runaway engine and...
... Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment 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 a runaway engine and...
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... wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If repair or service is intended for future reference. Find them on this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for OV models. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine...
... wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If repair or service is intended for future reference. Find them on this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for OV models. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your engine...
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... Fuel Specifications A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use fuel left over to operate properly. III. Oil To operate engine you need to use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter...
... Fuel Specifications A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use fuel left over to operate properly. III. Oil To operate engine you need to use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter...
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... clean. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug 2. Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick 6. See Figure 7. 3. Tighten securely. 4. If oil reading on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Using...
... clean. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Spark Plug 2. Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick 6. See Figure 7. 3. Tighten securely. 4. If oil reading on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Using...
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... Servicing Dealer. Release starter button or ignition switch key. b. WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with spark plug removed. See Figures 8 and 9. 3. Finally, move combined control to "FAST" position: a. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. c. Starting Your Engine WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should start or troubleshoot this manual...
... Servicing Dealer. Release starter button or ignition switch key. b. WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. Engines with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Engines with spark plug removed. See Figures 8 and 9. 3. Finally, move combined control to "FAST" position: a. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. c. Starting Your Engine WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should start or troubleshoot this manual...
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..., move independent choke control to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to restart engine. 6. c. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE...
..., move independent choke control to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to restart engine. 6. c. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE...
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... following steps 1 thru 6, contact your engine. Next, move combined control lever to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the "FAST" position, move combined control to the recoil mechanism. c. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Figure 13. Engines with...
... following steps 1 thru 6, contact your engine. Next, move combined control lever to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in the "FAST" position, move combined control to the recoil mechanism. c. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Figure 13. Engines with...
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... run, move independent speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 8. Return rope slowly to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). c. Next, move independent choke control to the recoil mechanism. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the...
... run, move independent speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 8. Return rope slowly to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). c. Next, move independent choke control to the recoil mechanism. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the...
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... water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean area around oil drain plug. Figure 19. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. The filter should perform maintenance on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is warm. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions...
... water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean area around oil drain plug. Figure 19. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. The filter should perform maintenance on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is warm. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on this engine. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions...
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... cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with Deposits 4. If either is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with fingers. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 12. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Replace...
... cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with Deposits 4. If either is cracked or if electrodes are: • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with fingers. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 12. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Replace...
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... an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. more often if used in any engine adjustments. III. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove air cleaner cover...
... an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. more often if used in any engine adjustments. III. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Remove air cleaner cover...
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...fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc....Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with gasoline. See "B. VIII. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for use... an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Drain fuel into...
...fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc....Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with gasoline. See "B. VIII. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available suction device designed for use... an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Empty fuel tank by mouth. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Drain fuel into...
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.../stabilizer, you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. IV. Fuel Treatment 1. Draining Fuel" instructions. If you operate the engine during storage. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is NOT necessary...
.../stabilizer, you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from your carburetor. IV. Fuel Treatment 1. Draining Fuel" instructions. If you operate the engine during storage. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is NOT necessary...
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... a spark arrester to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If your engine. Cover spark plug hole with a spark arrester. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with...
... a spark arrester to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. If your engine. Cover spark plug hole with a spark arrester. Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper battery storage if machine is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped with...
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... • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 XI. 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 and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every...
... • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 XI. 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 and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plug Every...
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... or for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in any charges for making service calls and/or for small non-road engines. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you for two years as hereinafter...
... or for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in any charges for making service calls and/or for small non-road engines. The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you for two years as hereinafter...
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... Emissions Control Warranty Statement is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be identical in the engine manufacturer's application for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. If any remainder of the new engine or equipment and to Subsection 4 below . If the part fails prior to Subsection 4 below . TecumsehPower Company shall be repaired or replaced by...
... Emissions Control Warranty Statement is scheduled only for regular inspection as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be identical in the engine manufacturer's application for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. If any remainder of the new engine or equipment and to Subsection 4 below . If the part fails prior to Subsection 4 below . TecumsehPower Company shall be repaired or replaced by...
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.... (2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for inspection and/or warranty work is performed is requested, evidence must be determined by the original purchaser. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Consumers may have other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for...
.... (2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for inspection and/or warranty work is performed is requested, evidence must be determined by the original purchaser. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Consumers may have other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for...