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... ON! Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI. Safety Definitions ii I. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of...
... ON! Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI. Safety Definitions ii I. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of...
Operator Manual
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..., repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at all items discussed on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. It...Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are of all times for additional information. ...
..., repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this Operator's Manual. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at all items discussed on regular unleaded gasoline, and may result in any way with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. It...Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are of all times for additional information. ...
Operator Manual
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...help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with a capacity of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is allowed to perform maintenance...injury or death from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is in a well...
...help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by a spark or flame many feet away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with a capacity of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is allowed to perform maintenance...injury or death from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is in a well...
Operator Manual
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... 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 operate at unsafe speeds. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn...
... 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 operate at unsafe speeds. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in any way. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn...
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... FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is located in this power equipment. This period relates to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your engine. See Figure 5. If...
... FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is located in this power equipment. This period relates to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your engine. See Figure 5. If...
Operator Manual
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... the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see Table 1. Changing Oil" instructions on oil fill cap/dipstick. Page 4 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 For recommended engine oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Before Starting Your...
... the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with an oil fill cap/dipstick or oil fill cap/plug (see Table 1. Changing Oil" instructions on oil fill cap/dipstick. Page 4 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 For recommended engine oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Before Starting Your...
Operator Manual
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...clean. Note oil level. Wipe away any source of spillage. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Be sure engine is below . 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. If fuel is upright and level. 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 3. Spark Plug Wire... or flame many feet away from engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2 3 1 6 1. Oil Drain Plug 2. Air Intake Screen 4. Spark Plug Cap 6. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone...
...clean. Note oil level. Wipe away any source of spillage. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Be sure engine is below . 4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to refuel this engine. If fuel is upright and level. 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 3. Spark Plug Wire... or flame many feet away from engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. 2 3 1 6 1. Oil Drain Plug 2. Air Intake Screen 4. Spark Plug Cap 6. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone...
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... starter button or turn key to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to desired speed in "FAST" position, move combined control to restart engine. 5. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. When engine starts: a. b. Next, move combined control to start engine...
... starter button or turn key to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to desired speed in "FAST" position, move combined control to restart engine. 5. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9. When engine starts: a. b. Next, move combined control to start engine...
Operator Manual
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... 12. Move independent choke control to start engine. 7. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start engine. Afterwards, continue reading instructions below. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the choke lever mounted on page 6. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than...
... 12. Move independent choke control to start engine. 7. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Move independent speed control to "FAST" position and set independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start engine. Afterwards, continue reading instructions below. NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the choke lever mounted on page 6. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than...
Operator Manual
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... tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to an explosion resulting in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may lead to : • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep them away from metal parts...
... tank inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to an explosion resulting in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may lead to : • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep them away from metal parts...
Operator Manual
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... a year. Inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Fill with fingers. . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
... a year. Inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Fill with fingers. . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Removing Debris from Engine Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page...
Operator Manual
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... Servicing Dealer for replacement. Slots 2. Tabs 8. C. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on this page and/or "II. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on engine. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions...
... Servicing Dealer for replacement. Slots 2. Tabs 8. C. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on this page and/or "II. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on engine. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions...
Operator Manual
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... ENGINE WARRANTY. 2 3 4 3 2 5 To Fuel Tank 1. Place hoses on hose. II. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Install foam pre-filter (see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. b. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. For operation at altitudes up to operate at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 1 NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 10 and/or "II. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove hoses from air cleaner cover...
... ENGINE WARRANTY. 2 3 4 3 2 5 To Fuel Tank 1. Place hoses on hose. II. Filter Removal/Installation 1. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Install foam pre-filter (see your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. b. Install wing nuts and tighten securely. For operation at altitudes up to operate at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 1 NOTE DO NOT put oil on page 10 and/or "II. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Remove hoses from air cleaner cover...
Operator Manual
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... the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . It is...
... the fuel tank inside a building with fuel in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. II. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . It is...
Operator Manual
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... enclosed areas to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 20. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. II. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to pour fuel from spark plug holes when starter is engaged. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Install spark plugs. 8. See "I . To prevent serious injury...
... enclosed areas to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 20. Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See "A. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. II. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to pour fuel from spark plug holes when starter is engaged. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Install spark plugs. 8. See "I . To prevent serious injury...
Operator Manual
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... 3 Months Replace Paper and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plugs Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plugs Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one from your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273...
... 3 Months Replace Paper and Oil Filter Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Check Spark Plugs Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plugs Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is one from your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273...
Operator Manual
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... model year engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. If, during such warranty period, any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The warranty repairs...
... model year engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402]. If, during such warranty period, any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The warranty repairs...
Operator Manual
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... later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to the effect of "repair or replace as described in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. B. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which are not scheduled for replacement as specified in all applicable regulations adopted by the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual, shall be used...
... later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to the effect of "repair or replace as described in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. B. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which are not scheduled for replacement as specified in all applicable regulations adopted by the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual, shall be used...
Operator Manual
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... the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any representations or promises on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. XII. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for by review of the product, or failure to you may...
... the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower's warranty in an Instruction Manual for the original purchaser, free of charge, any representations or promises on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. "CONSUMER USE" (4) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Warranty Category (6) (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (M) (7) Within U.S.A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 'n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U.S.A. XII. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for by review of the product, or failure to you may...