Operator Manual
Page 2
... graphics are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native...
... graphics are certified to comply with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native...
Operator Manual
Page 3
... from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with a capacity of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on this engine (see "I . TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of the equipment may be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
... from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with a capacity of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on this engine (see "I . TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of the equipment may be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel...
Operator Manual
Page 4
... from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it...
... from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of fire keep it...
Operator Manual
Page 5
...-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on your engine. This period relates to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. See Figure 5. Visit our...
...-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on your engine. This period relates to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your engine. See Figure 5. Visit our...
Operator Manual
Page 6
...; Air-Cooled 181-887-14 The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is 62 ounces or 3-7/8 U.S. You may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Pints (1.83 liters). Pints (1.62 liters). Using multigrade oil...
...; Air-Cooled 181-887-14 The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is 62 ounces or 3-7/8 U.S. You may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Pints (1.83 liters). Pints (1.62 liters). Using multigrade oil...
Operator Manual
Page 7
... Plug 2. Carburetor 76 Figure 7. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow children to cool before starting engine. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Air Intake Screen 5. Oil Filter ... death from oil filler tube. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick 6. Tighten securely. 4. C. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Filling Oil Sump 1. See Figure 7. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. Using an approved red...
... Plug 2. Carburetor 76 Figure 7. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow children to cool before starting engine. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Air Intake Screen 5. Oil Filter ... death from oil filler tube. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick 6. Tighten securely. 4. C. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Filling Oil Sump 1. See Figure 7. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. Using an approved red...
Operator Manual
Page 8
... use starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. A. Finally, move combined control to start engine. 6. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. If you are experienced and capable of engines. See Figures 8 and 9. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of such operation...
... use starting instructions for more than 5 seconds each attempt. A. Finally, move combined control to start engine. 6. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. If you are experienced and capable of engines. See Figures 8 and 9. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with spark plug removed. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of such operation...
Operator Manual
Page 9
.... 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the...
.... 5. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the...
Operator Manual
Page 10
... Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Return rope slowly to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see "A. If engine fails to your engine. Figure 13. See Table 4. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. WARNING...
... Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Return rope slowly to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see "A. If engine fails to your engine. Figure 13. See Table 4. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. WARNING...
Operator Manual
Page 11
... "position. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine. To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. "NO...
... "position. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine. To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. NOTE Following the instructions listed in "RUN" range. "NO...
Operator Manual
Page 12
... fuel tank inside a building with recommended oil. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use . 1. Clean area around oil drain plug. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be added to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. Install oil drain plug and...
... fuel tank inside a building with recommended oil. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Change oil after use . 1. Clean area around oil drain plug. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be added to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Oil Drain Plug Location Figure 20. Install oil drain plug and...
Operator Manual
Page 13
... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Special care should be used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Cooling Fins 2. Debris Locations Figure 22. Remove grass clippings...
... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Install spark plug and tighten securely. 5 4 3 1. Special care should be used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Cooling Fins 2. Debris Locations Figure 22. Remove grass clippings...
Operator Manual
Page 14
Your air cleaner periodically needs to operate at unsafe speeds. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Install foam pre-filter (see "I. Foam Pre-Filter 5. Air Cleaner Components 9. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with factory setting of cover and body thoroughly. 6. If adjustments are needed, contact...
Your air cleaner periodically needs to operate at unsafe speeds. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions. Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Install foam pre-filter (see "I. Foam Pre-Filter 5. Air Cleaner Components 9. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Tampering with factory setting of cover and body thoroughly. 6. If adjustments are needed, contact...
Operator Manual
Page 15
...servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. See "IV. If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of ignition such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors... use with potential sources of fire. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the tank. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available...
...servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. See "IV. If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel system and will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of ignition such as an open trailer or open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors... use with potential sources of fire. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the tank. WARNING fuel by using a commercially available...
Operator Manual
Page 16
... it stops from lack of ignition such as described under "I. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Fuel Treatment 1. Doing so may result in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of fuel. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is NOT...Air-Cooled 181-887-14 NOTE Instead of fuel gum deposits during all four seasons, it to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2. DO NOT attempt to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from carburetor. NOTE If you operate...
... it stops from lack of ignition such as described under "I. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. Fuel Treatment 1. Doing so may result in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of fuel. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions on page 13. This product is NOT...Air-Cooled 181-887-14 NOTE Instead of fuel gum deposits during all four seasons, it to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from engine. 2. DO NOT attempt to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from carburetor. NOTE If you operate...
Operator Manual
Page 17
... require use of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Remove spark plug. 3. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 For example, the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to use or operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land...
... require use of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to prevent corrosion during storage.) 6. Remove spark plug. 3. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 For example, the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to use or operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or unimproved grass-covered land...
Operator Manual
Page 18
... maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Table 5. 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...
... maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Table 5. 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...
Operator Manual
Page 22
... maintenance or unapproved modifications. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is provided to you for your country. Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 TecumsehPower Company also provides to your new engine. Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations with all scheduled maintenance. Warranty service can be repaired or replaced...
... maintenance or unapproved modifications. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is provided to you for your country. Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 TecumsehPower Company also provides to your new engine. Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations with all scheduled maintenance. Warranty service can be repaired or replaced...
Operator Manual
Page 23
... or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be liable for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for the remainder of any warranted...
... or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS Warranty. 7. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be liable for the ECS Warranty Period. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as required maintenance in the Operator's Manual shall be warranted for the remainder of any warranted...
Operator Manual
Page 24
... state-to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of TecumsehPower's warranty in competitive racing and/or used to power any vehicle in any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by the original purchaser. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR...
... state-to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of TecumsehPower's warranty in competitive racing and/or used to power any vehicle in any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by the original purchaser. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR...