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...8226; Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 13 XI. Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1277-14 (English) 1/01/08 ... Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel LOG ON! Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 8 VIII. Storing Your Engine 11 X. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX....
...8226; Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 13 XI. Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1277-14 (English) 1/01/08 ... Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel LOG ON! Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 8 VIII. Storing Your Engine 11 X. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX....
Operator Manual
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...; and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are certified to read this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if...
...; and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are certified to read this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if...
Operator Manual
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... Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are properly guarded, DO NOT use your engine; Draining Fuel" instructions on page 8. I . To prevent serious injury or death from engine. B. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. See "VII. Avoid ...Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by children, NEVER leave it unattended when...
... Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are properly guarded, DO NOT use your engine; Draining Fuel" instructions on page 8. I . To prevent serious injury or death from engine. B. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in enclosed or poorly-ventilated areas. See "VII. Avoid ...Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by children, NEVER leave it unattended when...
Operator Manual
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... could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from spark plug. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental...
... could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to a runaway engine and cause it away from spark plug. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of this engine on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental...
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... printed on your engine, indicates the engine's model number, engine type, specification of engine and the date of your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is needed for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal ® TECUMSEH IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION 2100 SAMPLE TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY DISP-49CC ENGINE FAMILY - 3 TPXS.0494EA THIS ENGINE MEETS USE EPA...
... printed on your engine, indicates the engine's model number, engine type, specification of engine and the date of your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is needed for individuals who practice proper tool usage. Engine Identification Decal ® TECUMSEH IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION 2100 SAMPLE TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY DISP-49CC ENGINE FAMILY - 3 TPXS.0494EA THIS ENGINE MEETS USE EPA...
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... a building with remainder of ignition such as E85 or E20 are not recommended for all other than those listed in Tecumseh engines. Add required amount of recommended fuel amount. Shake container vigorously. 6. Fill container with potential sources of recommended fuel. Metric ...S.I . Oil 3.2 oz. 6.4 oz. 16 oz. Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 24:1 U.S. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. Alternative fuels with fuel. Before Starting Your Engine A. Screw cap onto container. 5. See Tables 1, 2 and 3. 8. Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 40:1 (ice...
... a building with remainder of ignition such as E85 or E20 are not recommended for all other than those listed in Tecumseh engines. Add required amount of recommended fuel amount. Shake container vigorously. 6. Fill container with potential sources of recommended fuel. Metric ...S.I . Oil 3.2 oz. 6.4 oz. 16 oz. Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 24:1 U.S. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. Alternative fuels with fuel. Before Starting Your Engine A. Screw cap onto container. 5. See Tables 1, 2 and 3. 8. Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 40:1 (ice...
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... free of fuel and oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions), on fuel cap is spilled DO NOT start engine. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Be sure air vent screw, if present (see Tables 1, 2 and 3. Fuel Fill Cap...
... free of fuel and oil, see equipment manufacturer's instructions), on fuel cap is spilled DO NOT start engine. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement fuel fill cap. See Figure 12, on page 4. 4. Be sure air vent screw, if present (see Tables 1, 2 and 3. Fuel Fill Cap...
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... such operation. Switch in . Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 NOTE If engine is pulled. See Figure 10. 1. Only allow children to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. I O I Figure 10. For example: • DO NOT use...
... such operation. Switch in . Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 NOTE If engine is pulled. See Figure 10. 1. Only allow children to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. I O I Figure 10. For example: • DO NOT use...
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... 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. a. Without allowing the rope to original position. Momentarily move choke control lever to "NO CHOKE" position. Next, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. • Push yellow compression relief valve in any other way. Choke Lever Position 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical...
... 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. a. Without allowing the rope to original position. Momentarily move choke control lever to "NO CHOKE" position. Next, move choke lever to "NO CHOKE" position. • Push yellow compression relief valve in any other way. Choke Lever Position 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical...
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... capable of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Figure 15. See Figure 15. 2. Optional Air Vents Connected ...yellow compression relief valve in yellow compression relief valve FIRST. VII. See "G. See Figure 16. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine. Switch in the fuel tank inside a building with an electric starter. Move remote control on equipment, or any ignition stop switch...
... capable of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Yellow Compression Relief Valve Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 Figure 15. See Figure 15. 2. Optional Air Vents Connected ...yellow compression relief valve in yellow compression relief valve FIRST. VII. See "G. See Figure 16. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine. Switch in the fuel tank inside a building with an electric starter. Move remote control on equipment, or any ignition stop switch...
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... operating hours. 1. See Figure 20. 5. Levers and Linkages Figure 19. Electrodes 3. C. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 2 1 I 3 3 + 4 5 6 1. Install spark plug and tighten securely. See Figure 19. Air Intake ...Optional) 3. Muffler Guard 5. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with deposits 4. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 50 ...
... operating hours. 1. See Figure 20. 5. Levers and Linkages Figure 19. Electrodes 3. C. Replace spark plug if porcelain is recommended that the engine be used for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 2 1 I 3 3 + 4 5 6 1. Install spark plug and tighten securely. See Figure 19. Air Intake ...Optional) 3. Muffler Guard 5. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with deposits 4. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for replacement. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 50 ...
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.... Remove excess oil. Screw 1 2. Air Filter Assembly E. F. H. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 NOTE Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see... can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Servicing Flocked Screens 1. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Remove filter cover. 3. ...
.... Remove excess oil. Screw 1 2. Air Filter Assembly E. F. H. If adjustments are satisfactory for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 NOTE Contact your carburetor needs adjusting, see... can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Servicing Flocked Screens 1. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Remove filter cover. 3. ...
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...Failure to avoid spilling. 3. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 12. See "B. VIII. Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with potential sources of fire. Run the engine until remaining fuel is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut off valve, if equipped, and transport... carburetor will have to lubricate the cylinder bore. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 See "IV. Storing Your Engine A. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel ...
...Failure to avoid spilling. 3. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 12. See "B. VIII. Fuel Storage WARNING NEVER store engine with potential sources of fire. Run the engine until remaining fuel is fuel in the fuel tank, close the fuel shut off valve, if equipped, and transport... carburetor will have to lubricate the cylinder bore. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 See "IV. Storing Your Engine A. NOTES If engine fuel stored in an open vehicle and have gum deposits, a clogged fuel ...
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...product is consumed. Failure to manufacturer's instructions. 2. See "B. Extended Storage I . See "I . If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Short Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 11. Fuel Treatment 1. Clean Engine" instructions on page 11. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine... mouth. 1. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running engine until the remaining fuel is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See "II. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer...
...product is consumed. Failure to manufacturer's instructions. 2. See "B. Extended Storage I . See "I . If you can empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Short Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 11. Fuel Treatment 1. Clean Engine" instructions on page 11. WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine... mouth. 1. WARNING NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running engine until the remaining fuel is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See "II. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer...
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...: 1. NOTE Connect spark plug wire before attempting to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is pulled. See Figure 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped ...Cooled Page 13 For example, it away from spark plug hole. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 23. If your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. To determine if ...
...: 1. NOTE Connect spark plug wire before attempting to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is pulled. See Figure 22. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped ...Cooled Page 13 For example, it away from spark plug hole. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 23. If your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. To determine if ...
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... the life of the most important things that you are unable to locate your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. You may also call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to perform maintenance intervals yourself...Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 or Before Each Use 25 hrs.... or Before Each Use 1. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of your Tecumseh Engine. or seasonally 50 hrs.
... the life of the most important things that you are unable to locate your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. You may also call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to perform maintenance intervals yourself...Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14 or Before Each Use 25 hrs.... or Before Each Use 1. XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of your Tecumseh Engine. or seasonally 50 hrs.
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... Maintenance 1. Replace Flocked Screen 2. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean Foam Filter Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date...
... Maintenance 1. Replace Flocked Screen 2. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Clean Foam Filter Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date...
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... systems on the back cover of all new Tecumseh Power Company engines. In other emission-related assemblies. The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("Tecumseh Power Company Warranty") are warranted for transporting the products to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty solely due...
... systems on the back cover of all new Tecumseh Power Company engines. In other emission-related assemblies. The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("Tecumseh Power Company Warranty") are warranted for transporting the products to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty solely due...
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...different for your country. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The emission Regulations may be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road... the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual, shall be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below . If any remainder of time prior to the determination that part...
...different for your country. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. The emission Regulations may be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine. EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road... the ECS Warranty is in the Operator's Manual, shall be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below . If any remainder of time prior to the determination that part...
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... wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes. (6) The engine warranty category of your engine warranty category designation. (7) Qualification for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on the "Important Engine Information" decal. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to EU Directive 1999/44/EC and the...
... wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes. (6) The engine warranty category of your engine warranty category designation. (7) Qualification for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on the "Important Engine Information" decal. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to EU Directive 1999/44/EC and the...