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EngiOnepeOrapteora'stoMr'sanMuanl ual OV358EA Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 10 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and...& US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1132-14 (English) 7/...
EngiOnepeOrapteora'stoMr'sanMuanl ual OV358EA Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! How to Get Service 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 10 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and...& US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1132-14 (English) 7/...
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...avoided, could result in equipment or property damage. Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 ...TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. NOTE Refers to operate on the next two...
...avoided, could result in equipment or property damage. Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 ...TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. NOTE Refers to operate on the next two...
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... such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be overcome and unable to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in place. Fill fuel...spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you experience any engine exhaust. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide can...
... such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be overcome and unable to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in place. Fill fuel...spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you experience any engine exhaust. Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide can...
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... call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use 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... Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from hot areas of engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 See Figures 2 and 3. •...
... call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use 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... Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Avoid Burns and Fire from hot areas of engine. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14 See Figures 2 and 3. •...
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...call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for future reference. If repair or service is responsible only for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500...training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. B. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is intended for OV models. Fill in the engine information in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM...
...call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for future reference. If repair or service is responsible only for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as "C" 250 hours, "B" 500...training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. B. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is intended for OV models. Fill in the engine information in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of manufacture (DOM...
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...15% FULL OK Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks ADD Figure 6. SAE 10W40 is 39 ounces or 21/2 U.S. You may cause internal engine damage. Table 1. Engine Oil Level IV. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is warm. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. ... A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be fresh and clean. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Oil To operate engine you need to use of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO NOT use fuel left over to ...
...15% FULL OK Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks ADD Figure 6. SAE 10W40 is 39 ounces or 21/2 U.S. You may cause internal engine damage. Table 1. Engine Oil Level IV. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is warm. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage. ... A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be fresh and clean. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Oil To operate engine you need to use of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO NOT use fuel left over to ...
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... If oil reading on page 4. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. NEVER allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly,... overfill fuel tank. Avoid creating any spilled oil. See Figure 6 on on page 4. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow it to expand without overflowing. 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Air Filter 7. Carburetor 87 Figure 7. B. Afterward, continue ...
... If oil reading on page 4. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. NEVER allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick is upright and level. 2. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly,... overfill fuel tank. Avoid creating any spilled oil. See Figure 6 on on page 4. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow it to expand without overflowing. 5. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Air Filter 7. Carburetor 87 Figure 7. B. Afterward, continue ...
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... determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of "CHOKE" or "START" position. Move combined control to start engine. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Push starter button or turn key to "FAST" position: a. Finally, move combined control ... carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. Table 3. WARNIINNGG To avoid serious injury...
... determine what type of starter you are experienced and capable of "CHOKE" or "START" position. Move combined control to start engine. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Push starter button or turn key to "FAST" position: a. Finally, move combined control ... carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. Table 3. WARNIINNGG To avoid serious injury...
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..." position. 3. Next, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does NOT start engine. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure...CHOKE" position: a. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Figure 12. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke...
..." position. 3. Next, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If engine does NOT start engine. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure...CHOKE" position: a. Choke Control Speed Control Figure 10. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 See Figure 12. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke...
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..."RUN" range. Move combined control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see "A. Next, move combined control to your engine. If engine does NOT start after combined control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to "FAST" position: a. To avoid... carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to restart engine. See Figures 13 and 14. ! b. Finally, move combined control to "CHOKE" position. Table 4. Next, move combined control back ...
..."RUN" range. Move combined control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see "A. Next, move combined control to your engine. If engine does NOT start after combined control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to "FAST" position: a. To avoid... carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to restart engine. See Figures 13 and 14. ! b. Finally, move combined control to "CHOKE" position. Table 4. Next, move combined control back ...
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..."NO CHOKE" position. 5. Finally, move independent choke control back to original position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. See Figures 14, 16, and ...rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. Move independent speed control to restart engine. 6. b. If engine dies after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. c. Next, move independent choke control to...
..."NO CHOKE" position. 5. Finally, move independent choke control back to original position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 3. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. See Figures 14, 16, and ...rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. Move independent speed control to restart engine. 6. b. If engine dies after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Choke Control Positions 12 3 1. c. Next, move independent choke control to...
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... still be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 2. more often if the engine is warm. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. NOTE ...Used oil must be added to start engine. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should perform maintenance on and is running. Always...
... still be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 2. more often if the engine is warm. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. NOTE ...Used oil must be added to start engine. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should perform maintenance on and is running. Always...
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....030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. C. Replace spark plug if porcelain is present, see "III. Levers and Linkage 3. Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with Deposits 4. See... • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Removing Debris from...
....030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. C. Replace spark plug if porcelain is present, see "III. Levers and Linkage 3. Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. DO NOT bend levers and linkage with Deposits 4. See... • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. Removing Debris from...
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...Cleaner. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. 5. Install paper filter (see your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Engine Speed ! Your air cleaner periodically needs to operate at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I . Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters...air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Install fasteners. 8. Running the engine faster than the speed set at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are satisfactory for...
...Cleaner. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. 5. Install paper filter (see your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 7. Engine Speed ! Your air cleaner periodically needs to operate at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. I . Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters...air cleaner cover. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Install fasteners. 8. Running the engine faster than the speed set at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are satisfactory for...
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...an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. IX. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. II. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Prepare the...carburetor will have to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it for extended storage. WARNIINNGG NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. ! Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. VIII. See "B. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT...
...an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to serious injury or death. IX. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. II. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Prepare the...carburetor will have to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15-30 days, prepare it for extended storage. WARNIINNGG NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. ! Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. VIII. See "B. To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT...
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... to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. NOTE If you operate the engine during storage. This product is consumed. ! Always follow mix ratio found on page 15. B. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from lack of ignition such as described under "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below...
... to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on stabilizer container. NOTE If you operate the engine during storage. This product is consumed. ! Always follow mix ratio found on page 15. B. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from lack of ignition such as described under "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below...
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... arrester, you may spray from grounding post, if provided. 9. Install spark plug. 8. IV. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition ...key, if provided. 2. Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. For engines equipped with rag to Step 6. 5. III. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may need to be ...
... arrester, you may spray from grounding post, if provided. 9. Install spark plug. 8. IV. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of a spark arrester to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition ...key, if provided. 2. Cover spark plug hole with electric starters proceed to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug. For engines equipped with rag to Step 6. 5. III. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state and federal laws may need to be ...
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... 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 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of the most important things that you are unable to extend the life of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you can...
... 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 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of the most important things that you are unable to extend the life of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you can...
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...time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your small off -road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as ... loss incurred in connection with an emissions compliance statement and decal that there is provided to you for transporting the products to exceed 30 days. To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Warranty service can be designed, built and ...
...time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your small off -road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as ... loss incurred in connection with an emissions compliance statement and decal that there is provided to you for transporting the products to exceed 30 days. To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Warranty service can be designed, built and ...
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.... TecumsehPower Company shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the engine manufacturer's application for the ECS Warranty Period. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components a) Breather connection tube 6. The Emission Regulations... shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under the ECS Warranty, shall be provided without charge to 1995 ...
.... TecumsehPower Company shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the engine manufacturer's application for the ECS Warranty Period. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components a) Breather connection tube 6. The Emission Regulations... shall be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under the ECS Warranty, shall be provided without charge to 1995 ...