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... Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1273-14 (English) 7/01/08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI. Maintenance 8 VIII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .......... 20 Emission Control...
... Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1273-14 (English) 7/01/08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI. Maintenance 8 VIII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Maintenance Intervals 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .......... 20 Emission Control...
Operator Manual
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... engine it associated or affiliated in any way with California and U.S. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company ...Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it is placed ...
... engine it associated or affiliated in any way with California and U.S. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in minor or moderate injury. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company ...Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it is placed ...
Operator Manual
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...Starts" instructions on page 2. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. B. Fill fuel tank outdoors in place. contact the equipment manufacturer. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance...see equipment manufacturer's manual). Breathing carbon monoxide 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...
...Starts" instructions on page 2. Stay Away from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. B. Fill fuel tank outdoors in place. contact the equipment manufacturer. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance...see equipment manufacturer's manual). Breathing carbon monoxide 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...
Operator Manual
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... Accidental Starts NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Burns and Fire from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 2. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! E. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn...
... Accidental Starts NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Avoid Burns and Fire from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 2. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! E. Tampering with a DC electric starter. • Turn...
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... Decal Figure 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended for individuals who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your...
... Decal Figure 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended for individuals who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is located in the next column and indicates the engine's model number, specification and date of your...
Operator Manual
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... capacity (without oil filter) is marked A.P.I. Service "SL/SJ". Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use of fuels other than those listed in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on oil fill cap/dipstick or to operate properly. Table...
... capacity (without oil filter) is marked A.P.I. Service "SL/SJ". Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will not be considered warranty. NEVER use of fuels other than those listed in . • Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on oil fill cap/dipstick or to operate properly. Table...
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... children to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 3. Spark Plug Wire 54 Figure 7. If oil reading on dipstick is spilled DO NOT start engine. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow fuel to reach "FULL" level. Air Intake Screen 4. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14...
... children to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 3. Spark Plug Wire 54 Figure 7. If oil reading on dipstick is spilled DO NOT start engine. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Stop engine and allow fuel to reach "FULL" level. Air Intake Screen 4. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14...
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... NOT start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start engine. 6. Push starter button or turn key to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key...
... NOT start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to "FAST" position. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start engine. 6. Push starter button or turn key to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine starts, but does NOT continue to run, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key...
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... reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). b. See Figure 11. 5. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine...start engine. 8. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Move independent choke control to start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Momentarily move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start...
... reading instructions below. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). b. See Figure 11. 5. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position and start or troubleshoot this engine...start engine. 8. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. Move independent choke control to start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Momentarily move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start...
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... inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire...
... inside a building with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire...
Operator Manual
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... the filter. See Figure 17 on page 4. Oil Drain Plug Location 1 2 1. Remove debris from grounding posts, if provided. 11. NOTE Used oil must be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper collection center. 6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Carefully disconnect spark plug wires from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. NOTES The oil filter if...
... the filter. See Figure 17 on page 4. Oil Drain Plug Location 1 2 1. Remove debris from grounding posts, if provided. 11. NOTE Used oil must be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper collection center. 6. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. 8. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and Table 1 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Carefully disconnect spark plug wires from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air intake screen. 3. NOTES The oil filter if...
Operator Manual
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... • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Base 3. Wing Nuts 7. Check both spark plugs yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Porcelain Figure 16...
... • Fouled with wire feeler gauge and set gap to be used in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Base 3. Wing Nuts 7. Check both spark plugs yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 (0.76 mm) if necessary. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Porcelain Figure 16...
Operator Manual
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... setting can be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Hose 3. Hose Clamp 4. Fuel Filter 5. Fuel Flow Direction Arrow Figure 18. Replacing Fuel Filter G. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 H. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation...
... setting can be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; Hose 3. Hose Clamp 4. Fuel Filter 5. Fuel Flow Direction Arrow Figure 18. Replacing Fuel Filter G. Adjustments DO NOT make any way. Factory settings are needed, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If adjustments are satisfactory for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 H. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation...
Operator Manual
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... from carburetor. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Also, if it is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. See "B. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the ...cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VIII. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with fuel in enclosed areas to an explosion resulting in equipment damage. If there is any gasoline in an open...
... from carburetor. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. Also, if it is NOT necessary to manufacturer's instructions. 2. See "B. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the ...cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. VIII. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with fuel in enclosed areas to an explosion resulting in equipment damage. If there is any gasoline in an open...
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... servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have two spark plug connections. Remove spark plugs. 3. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Clean Engine" instructions on page 8. DO NOT attempt to start engine. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Install spark plugs. 8. III. Oil Change oil if...
... servicing the cylinder bore. NOTE If you have two spark plug connections. Remove spark plugs. 3. Remove rags covering spark plug holes. 7. Clean Engine" instructions on page 8. DO NOT attempt to start engine. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Install spark plugs. 8. III. Oil Change oil if...
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... manual. 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 Plugs Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plugs...
... manual. 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 Plugs Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Replace Spark Plugs...
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... • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off -road engine or a part thereof has failed due to meet the U.S. Telephone 1-262377-2700 [or in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you should be repaired or replaced by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. Warranty service can be responsible for inspection and/or warranty work is...
... • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off -road engine or a part thereof has failed due to meet the U.S. Telephone 1-262377-2700 [or in your Operator's Manual, but TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off -road engine owner, you should be repaired or replaced by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer. Warranty service can be responsible for inspection and/or warranty work is...
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... the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for the period of the new engine or equipment and to its small off-road engines is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to each of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. TecumsehPower Company shall be used in such written instructions...
... the Operator's Manual, shall be warranted for the period of the new engine or equipment and to its small off-road engines is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty of an emission-related part covered by the Air Resources Board pursuant to each of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. TecumsehPower Company shall be used in such written instructions...
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... an Instruction Manual for by review of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Warranty service can be paid for the operation of the engine model number on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of TecumsehPower's warranty in the engine model number will , at : www.TecumsehPower.com 181-1273-14 (English) 7/01/08 "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 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years...
... an Instruction Manual for by review of the new TecumsehPower engine or part. Warranty service can be paid for the operation of the engine model number on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of TecumsehPower's warranty in the engine model number will , at : www.TecumsehPower.com 181-1273-14 (English) 7/01/08 "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 90 Day (1) 1 Year (1) 1 Year (1) 2 Years (2) 2 Years...