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... instructions. WARNING Or WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
... instructions. WARNING Or WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...
Operator Manual
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... engine exhaust can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NOT everyone who is in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should start or operate the engine with fans or open windows...
... engine exhaust can quickly be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 NOT everyone who is in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should start or operate the engine with fans or open windows...
Operator Manual
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... with the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 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...8226; Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 WARNING Use of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all ...
... with the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 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...8226; Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 WARNING Use of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn all ...
Operator Manual
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... this power equipment. This period relates to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for OV models. See Figure 5. Fill in the engine information in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as part...
... this power equipment. This period relates to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the spaces provided for OV models. See Figure 5. Fill in the engine information in this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as part...
Operator Manual
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..., and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In addition, you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Check...
..., and may result in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for TecumsehPower Oil. Before Starting Your Engine A. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. In addition, you need to fall below the "ADD" mark on dipstick. NOTES The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is tightened securely. Check...
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... "III. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from engine. If oil reading on dipstick is spilled DO NOT start engine. Stop engine and allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Spark Plug Cap 3. Air Intake Screen 6. Note oil level. Tighten securely. 6. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Fuel vapors can explode. Filling Oil Sump 1. Screw oil fill cap back into...
... "III. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from engine. If oil reading on dipstick is spilled DO NOT start engine. Stop engine and allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Spark Plug Cap 3. Air Intake Screen 6. Note oil level. Tighten securely. 6. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Fuel vapors can explode. Filling Oil Sump 1. Screw oil fill cap back into...
Operator Manual
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... spark plug removed. Finally, move combined control to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. WARNIINNGG If you have . To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "B. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...
... spark plug removed. Finally, move combined control to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. WARNIINNGG If you have . To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "B. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on starter rope with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing...
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... control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after independent choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Finally, move independent choke control...
... control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after independent choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Finally, move independent choke control...
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...Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 15. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. See Table 4. See Figures 13 and 14. Pull rope out slowly until you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). b. Next, move combined control to start... drag. Only one rapid full arm stroke. Table 4. Move combined control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 13 and 14. ! a. b. Without allowing the...
...Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Typical Engine Symbols Figure 15. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. See Table 4. See Figures 13 and 14. Pull rope out slowly until you have an electric starter, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). b. Next, move combined control to start... drag. Only one rapid full arm stroke. Table 4. Move combined control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figures 13 and 14. ! a. b. Without allowing the...
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... steps 2 thru 5 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. If engine fails to restart engine. 6. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. a. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 8. b. Finally, move independent choke control back to "FULL CHOKE" position. II. If engine fails to start after independent choke control is outdoors in any other way...
... steps 2 thru 5 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. If engine fails to restart engine. 6. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. a. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 8. b. Finally, move independent choke control back to "FULL CHOKE" position. II. If engine fails to start after independent choke control is outdoors in any other way...
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... "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. See Figure 19. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). NOTE Used oil must be disposed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should perform maintenance on page 4. Contact your...
... "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. See "A. See Figure 19. 2. Clean area around oil drain plug. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). NOTE Used oil must be disposed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should perform maintenance on page 4. Contact your...
Operator Manual
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... speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 12. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Cooling Fins 2. Porcelain 181-1132-14 Figure 23. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Air Intake Screen 12 Figure 21. Contact...
... speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page 12. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Cooling Fins 2. Porcelain 181-1132-14 Figure 23. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Air Intake Screen 12 Figure 21. Contact...
Operator Manual
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... to be cleaned or replaced. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. If either is present, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install foam pre-filter (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Paper Filter 3. For operation at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while...
... to be cleaned or replaced. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre-filter. 4. more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. If either is present, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Install foam pre-filter (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Paper Filter 3. For operation at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while...
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...stabilizer for use with potential sources of a pickup truck. If you DO NOT have an open bed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Empty fuel tank by mouth. WARNIINNGG fuel by using a commercially available suction...Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle, such as an open trailer or open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY...
...stabilizer for use with potential sources of a pickup truck. If you DO NOT have an open bed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Empty fuel tank by mouth. WARNIINNGG fuel by using a commercially available suction...Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle, such as an open trailer or open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY...
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...of minimizing formation of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may result in death or serious injury. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2..... This product is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Extended Storage I . Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132...
...of minimizing formation of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may result in death or serious injury. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2..... This product is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. Extended Storage I . Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132...
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..., fuel may require use or operate engine on page 10. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 26. b. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 If...
..., fuel may require use or operate engine on page 10. Cover spark plug hole with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 26. b. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 If...
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ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Pre-Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally...
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Pre-Filter Change Oil Replace Paper and Oil Filter Check Spark Plug Replace Spark Plug After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally...
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... Servicing Dealer. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! In California, new 1995 and later small off -road engine. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new...
... Servicing Dealer. Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT! In California, new 1995 and later small off -road engine. Also included may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on the back cover of the Operator's Manual, enclosed with the transportation of new...
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... disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Repair or replacement of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the ECS Warranty is delivered to the owner. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is scheduled for replacement as specified in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for any remainder of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to the determination that a part covered by the use voids this ECS...
... disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Repair or replacement of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the ECS Warranty is delivered to the owner. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is scheduled for replacement as specified in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for any remainder of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to the determination that a part covered by the use voids this ECS...
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... and/or for the operation of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by TecumsehPower's Service Division, to make any TecumsehPower product or parts. The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to be determined by the original purchaser. XII. This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive...
... and/or for the operation of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by TecumsehPower's Service Division, to make any TecumsehPower product or parts. The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to be determined by the original purchaser. XII. This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive...