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...3 III. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance 11 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. ...Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA...
...3 III. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance 11 VIII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-807-14 (English) 6/01/08 Safety Definitions ii I. ...Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Operator's Manual TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870) Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Maintenance Intervals 16 California & US EPA...
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... Equipment), are certified to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous...regulations for future reference. • Read it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 NOTE Refers to...
... Equipment), are certified to important information and is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous...regulations for future reference. • Read it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 NOTE Refers to...
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.... Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may provide information about who is running . • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as barns, garages, basements, carports, under dwellings, or ...• An adult should perform maintenance on page 14. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in rotating parts, leading to cool before using this engine. See Figure 1 on page 2. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can cause headaches, ...
.... Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may provide information about who is running . • NEVER start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as barns, garages, basements, carports, under dwellings, or ...• An adult should perform maintenance on page 14. TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in rotating parts, leading to cool before using this engine. See Figure 1 on page 2. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can cause headaches, ...
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... from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug...of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. F. G. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. E. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely ...
... from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug...of fire keep it to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. F. G. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. E. DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in any way. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely ...
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... covers repairs and adjustments not covered within 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 nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Service procedures... should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 50 hours, "B" 125 hours, "A" 300 hours. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture...
... covers repairs and adjustments not covered within 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 nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Service procedures... should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 50 hours, "B" 125 hours, "A" 300 hours. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture...
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... of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Before Starting Your Engine A. Page 4 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See "A. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for.... Doing so may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 3. • DO NOT use of recommended oil to an explosion resulting in TecumsehPower engines. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal...
... of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC classified oil is recommended. Before Starting Your Engine A. Page 4 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See "A. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for.... Doing so may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 3. • DO NOT use of recommended oil to an explosion resulting in TecumsehPower engines. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Metric Gas 1 Gal. 2 Gal. 5 Gal...
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...START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 1. In order to locate the instructions that apply to refuel this engine after following engine symbols. Engines with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill ... 5 Fuel can explode. See "III. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel mixture slowly, being careful to start engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Be sure air...
...START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 1. In order to locate the instructions that apply to refuel this engine after following engine symbols. Engines with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill ... 5 Fuel can explode. See "III. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel mixture slowly, being careful to start engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can spray from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Be sure air...
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... attempt. Connect power cord to Switch Box on page 7. Use equipment according to step 3. Schuko Plug 5. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 b. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be installed by a Licensed...STARTER. 1. See Figure 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Power Cord to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Engines with Electric Starters WARNING Some electric starters are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician. If you are equipped with your thumb 3 times....
... attempt. Connect power cord to Switch Box on page 7. Use equipment according to step 3. Schuko Plug 5. Page 6 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 b. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be installed by a Licensed...STARTER. 1. See Figure 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Power Cord to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Engines with Electric Starters WARNING Some electric starters are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician. If you are equipped with your thumb 3 times....
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... position: a. NOTE When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. 12. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Release starter button or ignition ... or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to restart engine. 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Disconnect power cord from switch box on ...
... position: a. NOTE When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from switch box on engine. 12. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. Primer Bulb 181-807-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Release starter button or ignition ... or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. If engine fails to start after choke control is moved to restart engine. 8. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 10. Disconnect power cord from switch box on ...
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...it snap back against starter to 0°C) Below 0°F (-18°C) TH No priming required. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. If engine does not start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN. Figure .... WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control back to start engine. 9. Engines with your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 5. See Figure 12....
...it snap back against starter to 0°C) Below 0°F (-18°C) TH No priming required. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 12. If engine does not start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN. Figure .... WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. b. NOTES If engine starts but does not continue to run, move choke control back to start engine. 9. Engines with your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Table 5. See Figure 12....
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..., etc. Starter Cord Handle 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 4 1 120V AC 220V AC 1. Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in death or serious injury. See Figure 13. Electric Starters NOTES When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to switch box on... engine. 2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 5. See Figure 14. 4. Starter Button 4....
..., etc. Starter Cord Handle 5 3 2 1 5 3 2 4 1 120V AC 220V AC 1. Power Cord to equipment manufacturer's instructions. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in death or serious injury. See Figure 13. Electric Starters NOTES When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to switch box on... engine. 2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power cord from outlet. 5. See Figure 14. 4. Starter Button 4....
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... lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave in the "FULL CHOKE" position. After Engine is not in "STOP" or "OFF" position. 3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in use. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. C. Move equipment control, ... "STOP" or "OFF" position. 2. Choke Control Positions Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a...
... lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave in the "FULL CHOKE" position. After Engine is not in "STOP" or "OFF" position. 3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in use. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. C. Move equipment control, ... "STOP" or "OFF" position. 2. Choke Control Positions Page 10 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to an explosion resulting in the fuel tank inside a...
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... 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. Power Cord to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of engine governor. NOTES When disconnecting power cord, if present (see your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) always disconnect power cord from spark ... Dealer. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Only allow children to Outlet 2. then disconnect power cord from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully...
... 120V AC 5 3 2 4 1 220V AC 1. Power Cord to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of engine governor. NOTES When disconnecting power cord, if present (see your carburetor needs adjusting, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) always disconnect power cord from spark ... Dealer. VII. Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should not be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY. Only allow children to Outlet 2. then disconnect power cord from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully...
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...recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of fuel fill cap and control lever. See Figure 20. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Engines with wire feeler gauge and set gap to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 19. Recoil Starter Debris ...Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. ...
...recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of fuel fill cap and control lever. See Figure 20. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Engines with wire feeler gauge and set gap to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 19. Recoil Starter Debris ...Areas Page 12 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. ...
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... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to an explosion resulting in the tank. Run the engine until remaining fuel is to be stored for extended storage. IX. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid death or serious injury. NOTES If... engine fuel stored in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is stored in an open vehicle, such as ...
... Afterward, continue reading instructions below. See "B. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to an explosion resulting in the tank. Run the engine until remaining fuel is to be stored for extended storage. IX. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid death or serious injury. NOTES If... engine fuel stored in the fuel tank inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is stored in an open vehicle, such as ...
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...NOTE Instead of fuel gum deposits during storage. Extended Storage I . Clean Engine" instructions on stabilizer container. Run the engine while waiting until it is consumed. This product is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Failure to do...attempt to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 15. Extended Storage" instructions. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you have prepared your Authorized...
...NOTE Instead of fuel gum deposits during storage. Extended Storage I . Clean Engine" instructions on stabilizer container. Run the engine while waiting until it is consumed. This product is NOT necessary to avoid death or serious injury. 3. Failure to do...attempt to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 15. Extended Storage" instructions. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the following method below: NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you have prepared your Authorized...
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... the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to two seconds. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. Battery See equipment manufacturer's ...11. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to use or operate engine on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Turn ignition switch key to Step 8. 6. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state...
... the muffler discharge will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. 2. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to two seconds. 7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. Battery See equipment manufacturer's ...11. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to use or operate engine on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Turn ignition switch key to Step 8. 6. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires Local, state...
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... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this maintenance procedure it is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See Table 6. Table 6. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & ...
... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this maintenance procedure it is one of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-807-14 See Table 6. Table 6. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Replace Spark Plug Clean Muffler & ...
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...the emission control system on your failure to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. TecumsehPower Company also provides to your new engine. To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations...In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are responsible for two years. EPA regulations for transporting the products to the lack of any engine or any charges for making service calls and/or for small non-road engines. If, during such warranty period, any questions ...
...the emission control system on your failure to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. TecumsehPower Company also provides to your new engine. To the extent that references "Emissions Regulations". Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations...In other states, 1997 and later model year engines are responsible for two years. EPA regulations for transporting the products to the lack of any engine or any charges for making service calls and/or for small non-road engines. If, during such warranty period, any questions ...
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...the ECS Warranty Period. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: TecumsehPower Company warrants to Subsection 4 below . C. A statement in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or ...
...the ECS Warranty Period. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE: TecumsehPower Company warrants to Subsection 4 below . C. A statement in the engine manufacturer's application for certification. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under the ECS Warranty shall be repaired or ...