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... LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Transporting Your Engine 12 IX.
... LOG ON! General Safety Precautions 1 II. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Storing Your Engine 12 X. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. OV691EA/OV691EP (TVT691/VTX691) Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 8 VII. Transporting Your Engine 12 IX.
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... a potential situation which are certified to important information and 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 Before operating this Operator's Manual. EPA emission regulations for your nearest...
... a potential situation which are certified to important information and 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 Before operating this Operator's Manual. EPA emission regulations for your nearest...
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...engine shaft or flywheel. I . Consult your engine; Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. If you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms of carbon monoxide can quickly be sure the flywheel guard...shaft. C. See "VII. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company...
...engine shaft or flywheel. I . Consult your engine; Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. If you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms of carbon monoxide can quickly be sure the flywheel guard...shaft. C. See "VII. See Figure 1 on page 2. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 To empty the fuel tank, see equipment manufacturer's manual). TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in serious injury or death. TecumsehPower Company...
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... provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Flywheel Guard Figure 1. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post Page 2 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away...
... provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Flywheel Guard Figure 1. Typical Spark Plug Grounding Post Page 2 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away...
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... emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your engine. Technician's Handbook 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3
... emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is available from your engine. Technician's Handbook 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3
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...sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. III. Oil To operate engine you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is NOT recommended. Using multigrade oil above...so may use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. Page 4 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Pints (2.12 liters). You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use gasoline containing the components identified in equipment ...
...sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. III. Oil To operate engine you need to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is NOT recommended. Using multigrade oil above...so may use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be considered warranty. Page 4 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Pints (2.12 liters). You may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use gasoline containing the components identified in equipment ...
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... oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. Note oil level. Replace fuel fill cap securely... and allow fuel to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. B. C. Air Intake Screen 4. See Figure 6 on page 4. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Drain Plug 2.
... oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. Engine with Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. Note oil level. Replace fuel fill cap securely... and allow fuel to refuel this engine. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. Avoid creating any spilled oil. B. C. Air Intake Screen 4. See Figure 6 on page 4. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Drain Plug 2.
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.... Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move combined control back to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt ...switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Page 6 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 V. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor ...
.... Release starter button or ignition switch key. Next, move combined control back to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt ...switch key (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Page 6 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 V. For example: • DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor ...
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... engine. 7. If engine dies after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
... engine. 7. If engine dies after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. Engine Mounted Choke Lever 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7
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... reading instructions below . • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Page 8 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plugs. Afterward...
... reading instructions below . • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Page 8 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Maintenance WARNING To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from spark plugs. Afterward...
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...fingers. . See "III. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs before attempting to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper collection center. 6. B. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page ...Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of at least once a year. NOTES...
...fingers. . See "III. Wipe away any spilled oil. 10. Connect spark plug wires to spark plugs before attempting to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at a proper collection center. 6. B. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on page ...Before each use, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of at least once a year. NOTES...
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...mm) if necessary. I . Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 11. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Paper Filter 5. C. Check electrode gap with Deposits...plug and tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter...
...mm) if necessary. I . Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on page 11. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for replacement. Paper Filter 5. C. Check electrode gap with Deposits...plug and tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for discoloration or dirt accumulation. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter...
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... base. 6. Filter Removal/Installation 1. See Figure 17 on base. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Clean inside of paper filter must be affected at altitudes up to operate at...make any way. If adjustments are available at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. repeat for other clamp. 3. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Fuel Filter 5. repeat for other clamp. 6. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Running the engine faster...
... base. 6. Filter Removal/Installation 1. See Figure 17 on base. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward. 3. Clean inside of paper filter must be affected at altitudes up to operate at...make any way. If adjustments are available at higher elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. repeat for other clamp. 3. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. Fuel Filter 5. repeat for other clamp. 6. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions on or clean a paper filter. Running the engine faster...
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.... IV. Fuel Treatment 1. Doing so may lead to do so may result in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. VIII. NOTES...storage. Page 12 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . III. This product is any enclosed space if there is available from engine or siphon 2. Draining ...
.... IV. Fuel Treatment 1. Doing so may lead to do so may result in the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will gradually deteriorate. VIII. NOTES...storage. Page 12 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Short-Term/Seasonal Storage I . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . III. This product is any enclosed space if there is available from engine or siphon 2. Draining ...
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.... Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. See "A. Cover spark plug holes with a battery. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have prepared your carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from metal parts where...
.... Clean Engine" instructions on page 12. See "A. Cover spark plug holes with a battery. 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 NOTE The Twin Cylinder Engines have prepared your carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wires and keep them away from metal parts where...
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... use of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. XI. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Table 3. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you may purchase one of California Public Resources Code (section 4442...
... use of your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. XI. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer Page 14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1273-14 Table 3. For example, the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester, you may purchase one of California Public Resources Code (section 4442...
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... Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for two years as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. At the time of new TecumsehPower... for your small off -road engine owner, you have any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be performed by TecumsehPower Company. The purchaser shall pay any questions...
... Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules ("TecumsehPower Company Warranty") are responsible for two years as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. At the time of new TecumsehPower... for your small off -road engine owner, you have any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to original purchasers of requesting warranty service, evidence must be performed by TecumsehPower Company. The purchaser shall pay any questions...
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...new engine or equipment and to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-related part. 4. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Evaporative Control System including components: a) Fuel line(s) b) Fuel filter c) Canister (if so equipped) d) Fuel tank (... that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by the...
...new engine or equipment and to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions-related part. 4. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Evaporative Control System including components: a) Fuel line(s) b) Fuel filter c) Canister (if so equipped) d) Fuel tank (... that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-1273-14 Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part shall be repaired or replaced by the...