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...US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-887-14 (English) 6/01...22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. OV490EA (OHV140-180) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ii I. Maintenance 10 ...
...US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-887-14 (English) 6/01...22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. OV490EA (OHV140-180) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ii I. Maintenance 10 ...
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...Road Equipment), are registered trademarks of special significance: ! Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this Operator's Manual. Find them on ...CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887...
...Road Equipment), are registered trademarks of special significance: ! Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to read this Operator's Manual. Find them on ...CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887...
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..." instructions on page 2. C. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. D. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is running . Breathing ...carbon monoxide can explode. To prevent serious injury or death from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. B. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in rotating parts, leading to handle and help eliminate spillage during ...
..." instructions on page 2. C. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. D. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 To avoid serious injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is running . Breathing ...carbon monoxide can explode. To prevent serious injury or death from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. B. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in rotating parts, leading to handle and help eliminate spillage during ...
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... NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! G. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark ...avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death....
... NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! G. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on contact, STAY AWAY from spark ...avoid severe burns on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death....
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...our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at the decal on this manual, contact your engine. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of your nearest ... 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1,000 hours. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is needed for OV models. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for future reference. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage...
...our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at the decal on this manual, contact your engine. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the spaces provided for the emissions-related useful life period of your nearest ... 250 hours, "B" 500 hours and "A" 1,000 hours. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is needed for OV models. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for future reference. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage...
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... ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) Percentage 10% 10% 15% 15% FULL OK ADD Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 6. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains ...the correct amount of oil to be fresh and clean. IV. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730226A...
... ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) Percentage 10% 10% 15% 15% FULL OK ADD Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 6. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains ...the correct amount of oil to be fresh and clean. IV. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730226A...
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... vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Tighten securely. 6. C. Stop engine and allow children to avoid spilling. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Wipe away any source of spillage.... Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Move machine away from oil filler tube. Carburetor 76 Figure 7. Tighten securely. 4....
... vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Tighten securely. 6. C. Stop engine and allow children to avoid spilling. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Wipe away any source of spillage.... Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Move machine away from oil filler tube. Carburetor 76 Figure 7. Tighten securely. 4....
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.... Momentarily move combined control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Starting Your Engine WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should start engine again. 7. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Figures 8 and 9. See Figures 8 and...3. Release starter button or ignition switch key. b. c. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. V. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Next, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and ...
.... Momentarily move combined control to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Starting Your Engine WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should start engine again. 7. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Figures 8 and 9. See Figures 8 and...3. Release starter button or ignition switch key. b. c. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. V. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts with Electric Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Next, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and ...
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... instructions) to "FULL CHOKE" position. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine. Next, move independent speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Finally, move independent choke control to desired speed in a well-ventilated area....after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Independent Speed and Choke Controls NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Release ...
... instructions) to "FULL CHOKE" position. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine. Next, move independent speed control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. Finally, move independent choke control to desired speed in a well-ventilated area....after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. Independent Speed and Choke Controls NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Release ...
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...of "CHOKE" or "START" position. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. See Figure 15. b. Without allowing the rope to restart engine. . Next, move combined control to "FAST" position: a. Next, move combined control to "FAST" ... is outdoors in the "FAST" position, move combined control back to "FAST" position. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Engines with combined control in a well-ventilated area. 2. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. See Figures 13 and 14...
...of "CHOKE" or "START" position. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. See Figure 15. b. Without allowing the rope to restart engine. . Next, move combined control to "FAST" position: a. Next, move combined control to "FAST" ... is outdoors in the "FAST" position, move combined control back to "FAST" position. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Engines with combined control in a well-ventilated area. 2. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. See Figures 13 and 14...
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...set independent choke control to original position. a. b. Return rope slowly to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If engine dies after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. ...control to "NO CHOKE" position and pull starter rope again. 7. Finally, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine fires but falters when independent choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to "NO CHOKE" position. ...
...set independent choke control to original position. a. b. Return rope slowly to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If engine dies after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. ...control to "NO CHOKE" position and pull starter rope again. 7. Finally, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position: a. If engine fires but falters when independent choke control is moved to "NO CHOKE" position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to "NO CHOKE" position. ...
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...instructions). 6. See Figure 19. The filter should perform maintenance on and is operated in death or serious injury. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter; Only allow children to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key,... at a proper collection center. 7. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). A. Engine should be disposed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean area around oil drain plug....
...instructions). 6. See Figure 19. The filter should perform maintenance on and is operated in death or serious injury. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter; Only allow children to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key,... at a proper collection center. 7. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if present. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). A. Engine should be disposed of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Clean area around oil drain plug....
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... Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 21. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4.... to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. Air Intake Screen 12 Figure 21. B. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. Special care should be used for...
... Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 21. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4.... to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. Air Intake Screen 12 Figure 21. B. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12. Special care should be used for...
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...2. Remove and inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Clean inside of engine governor. Foam Pre-Filter 5. E. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can be affected at unsafe speeds. Adjustments DO NOT make any ...a year or every 100 operating hours; Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Remove fasteners. 4. Install cover by pushing...
...2. Remove and inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Clean inside of engine governor. Foam Pre-Filter 5. E. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can be affected at unsafe speeds. Adjustments DO NOT make any ...a year or every 100 operating hours; Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Remove fasteners. 4. Install cover by pushing...
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... explosion resulting in the tank. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in death or serious injury.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may lead to avoid death or serious injury. Doing...
... explosion resulting in the tank. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I. Remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from engine or siphon 2. WWAARRNNIINNGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any gasoline in death or serious injury.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Extended Storage" instructions on page 14. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may lead to avoid death or serious injury. Doing...
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... fuel tank inside a building with fuel in death or serious injury. B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 15. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor. This product is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. It is available from... engine or siphon fuel by running engine until the remaining fuel is running and NEVER run engine in equipment damage. To...
... fuel tank inside a building with fuel in death or serious injury. B. Clean Engine" instructions on page 15. Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor. This product is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. It is available from... engine or siphon fuel by running engine until the remaining fuel is running and NEVER run engine in equipment damage. To...
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...For example, it away from grounding post, if provided. 8. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may require use or operate engine on page 10. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Install spark plug. 7. See Figures 25 and 26. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any...of a spark arrester to Step 6. 5. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Figures 25 and 26. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from...
...For example, it away from grounding post, if provided. 8. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may require use or operate engine on page 10. Grasp starter cord handle: a. Install spark plug. 7. See Figures 25 and 26. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any...of a spark arrester to Step 6. 5. Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Spark arrester must be installed. 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Figures 25 and 26. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from...
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...the most important things that you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. 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...Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower...
...the most important things that you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. 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...Spark Plug Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plug Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower...
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...EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are responsible for diagnosis, parts and labor. As the small off -road engine to the original purchaser. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your country. At the time of sale to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (... Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to provide written evidence of the performance of receipts or for your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for presenting your small off...
...EPA"), the California Air Resources Board ("CARB") and TecumsehPower Company are responsible for diagnosis, parts and labor. As the small off -road engine to the original purchaser. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your country. At the time of sale to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (... Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to provide written evidence of the performance of receipts or for your warranty rights and responsibilities, you for presenting your small off...
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...related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the determination that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 TecumsehPower Company shall not be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service ...part to fail to be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the original, end-use of its authority in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Designed, built...
...related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to the determination that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 TecumsehPower Company shall not be performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service ...part to fail to be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to the original, end-use of its authority in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly 4. Designed, built...