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Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Storing Your Engine 12 X. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI...
Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Storing Your Engine 12 X. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 14 XI...
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...this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). TecumsehPower Company is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights ...Reserved Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 NOTE Refers to...
...this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). TecumsehPower Company is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights ...Reserved Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 NOTE Refers to...
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...ventilated areas. To empty the fuel tank, see or smell any symptoms of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. See Figure 1 on page 2. General Safety Precautions ! Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of carbon monoxide poisoning,... days in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to refuel this engine. I . See "C. D. Even if you DO NOT see "I . To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT ...
...ventilated areas. To empty the fuel tank, see or smell any symptoms of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. See Figure 1 on page 2. General Safety Precautions ! Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline (fuel) vapors are experienced and capable of carbon monoxide poisoning,... days in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to refuel this engine. I . See "C. D. Even if you DO NOT see "I . To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are NOT ...
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...Remove ignition key, if provided. H. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all materials that can burn, ...including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. G. To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes ...
...Remove ignition key, if provided. H. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all engine switches to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of this engine on equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all materials that can burn, ...including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. G. To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes ...
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... on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is located in the spaces provided for V-Twin models. B. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as part #696325 for...
... on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is located in the spaces provided for V-Twin models. B. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • OV models are designated as part #696325 for...
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..." mark on page 8. CAUTION The use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. Alternative fuels with an oil fill cap/plug. Before Starting Your Engine A. DO NOT allow oil level to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO... the oil on oil fill cap/dipstick or to point of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower Oil. Some engines are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use fuel left over to use and every 5 operating hours when...
..." mark on page 8. CAUTION The use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. Alternative fuels with an oil fill cap/plug. Before Starting Your Engine A. DO NOT allow oil level to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in Table 2. • DO... the oil on oil fill cap/dipstick or to point of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower Oil. Some engines are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use fuel left over to use and every 5 operating hours when...
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...2. Air Intake Screen 4. Spark Plug Wire 54 Figure 7. If oil reading on page 4. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. To prevent injury or death from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Replace fuel fill cap ...See Figure 6 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Tighten securely. 6. C. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Be sure engine is below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to expand without overflowing. 5. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. NOTE...
...2. Air Intake Screen 4. Spark Plug Wire 54 Figure 7. If oil reading on page 4. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. To prevent injury or death from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 5. Replace fuel fill cap ...See Figure 6 on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Tighten securely. 6. C. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. Be sure engine is below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to expand without overflowing. 5. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. NOTE...
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... or ignition switch key. Finally, move combined control to "CHOKE" or "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "CHOKE" position. If engine does NOT start this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air...
... or ignition switch key. Finally, move combined control to "CHOKE" or "START" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to "CHOKE" position. If engine does NOT start this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air...
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... other way. Next, move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Finally, move independent choke control back to "NO... Position 2. Momentarily move independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. See Figures 9 thru 11 starting on the engine. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. If engine does NOT start engine. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. B. Move independent speed ...
... other way. Next, move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Finally, move independent choke control back to "NO... Position 2. Momentarily move independent choke control to "1/2 CHOKE" position until engine runs smoothly. See Figures 9 thru 11 starting on the engine. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 11. If engine does NOT start engine. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 12 3 1. B. Move independent speed ...
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... clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach ...on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep them away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is equipped with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below ....
... clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. more often if operated in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach ...on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep them away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is equipped with fuel in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 9. Afterward, continue reading instructions below ....
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... See Figure 15. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be added to start engine. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If either is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. NOTE Used... air cleaner cover. B. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Oil and ...
... See Figure 15. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be added to start engine. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If either is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. NOTE Used... air cleaner cover. B. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Replace air cleaner cover and filters. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug (see "I . Oil and ...
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... every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Base 3. Studs 4. Tabs 8. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Check both spark plugs yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check ... porcelain is clear. 3. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Spark Plug NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. D. Porcelain Figure 16. Clean daily if used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Rinse thoroughly until completely...
... every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. Base 3. Studs 4. Tabs 8. Air Cleaner Components Page 10 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Check both spark plugs yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Check ... porcelain is clear. 3. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Spark Plug NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have two spark plug connections. D. Porcelain Figure 16. Clean daily if used for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Rinse thoroughly until completely...
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...Pump 2. Fuel Flow Direction Arrow Figure 18. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation 1. repeat for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 10. F. Fuel Filter 5. H. ... Dealer. NOTE Wire mesh side of cover and body thoroughly. 5. Push cover inward onto base. Push down onto cover. 8. Engine performance should not be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; For operation at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 1 ...
...Pump 2. Fuel Flow Direction Arrow Figure 18. Fuel Filter Removal/Installation 1. repeat for other hose. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on page 10. F. Fuel Filter 5. H. ... Dealer. NOTE Wire mesh side of cover and body thoroughly. 5. Push cover inward onto base. Push down onto cover. 8. Engine performance should not be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours; For operation at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. 1 ...
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... instructions on stabilizer container. Extended Storage" instructions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to manufacturer's instructions. 2. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • ... continue reading instructions below : NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. This product is to reach carburetor. Always follow these steps for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15...
... instructions on stabilizer container. Extended Storage" instructions. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to manufacturer's instructions. 2. NOTES If engine fuel stored in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • ... continue reading instructions below : NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using a commercially available suction device designed for extended storage. This product is to reach carburetor. Always follow these steps for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15...
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...term storage it stops from spark plug holes when starter is NOT necessary to pour fuel from spark plugs. See "I . Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 12. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel... may spray from grounding posts, if provided. 9. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have prepared your carburetor. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided...
...term storage it stops from spark plug holes when starter is NOT necessary to pour fuel from spark plugs. See "I . Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage" instructions on page 12. Oil Cylinder Bore CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel... may spray from grounding posts, if provided. 9. NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have prepared your carburetor. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided...
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... or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table 3. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 In some cases the muffler may purchase one of a spark arrester to use... 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 a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to prevent fires. If you may need to be replaced to allow the...
... or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. Table 3. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 In some cases the muffler may purchase one of a spark arrester to use... 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 a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to prevent fires. If you may need to be replaced to allow the...
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... work is only applicable to engines with the transportation of any engine or any circumstances in connection with an emissions compliance statement and decal that TecumsehPower Company may deny you are also warranted for transporting the products to provide written evidence of the... Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. Page 20 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. Environmental Protection Agency...
... work is only applicable to engines with the transportation of any engine or any circumstances in connection with an emissions compliance statement and decal that TecumsehPower Company may deny you are also warranted for transporting the products to provide written evidence of the... Dealer and/or TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. Page 20 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. Environmental Protection Agency...
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...warranted for certification. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as specified in the engine manufacturer's application for the ECS Warranty Period. Any warranted, emissions-related part which leads to the first scheduled replacement ... point for the ECS Warranty Period. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of its small off -road engines (for such emission-related parts. 8. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components a)...
...warranted for certification. A statement in such written instructions to the effect of "repair or replace as specified in the engine manufacturer's application for the ECS Warranty Period. Any warranted, emissions-related part which leads to the first scheduled replacement ... point for the ECS Warranty Period. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of its small off -road engines (for such emission-related parts. 8. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components a)...
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...parts and labor only; The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which vary from this product contains chemicals known to be paid for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of California ...(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is found, upon examination by any TecumsehPower product or parts. Revised February 2008 ! This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by ...
...parts and labor only; The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which vary from this product contains chemicals known to be paid for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of California ...(A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is found, upon examination by any TecumsehPower product or parts. Revised February 2008 ! This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower engine or part(s) thereof used on any commercial or rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by ...