Tecumseh TH139SA User's Manual
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1. NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move choke control back to FULL CHOKE position See Figure 9 b Next move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine 8 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke control to NO CHOKE position and start engine 9 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move choke control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine NOTE When disconnecting power cord always disconnect power cord from outlet first then disconnect power cord from switch box on engine See Figure 8 on page 6 Afterward continue reading instructions below 10 Disconnect power cord from outlet 11 Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine 12 If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Figure 9 Choke Control Positions Figure 10 Primer Bulb 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 7 B Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see A2. Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth To empty the fuel tank see I Draining Fuel instructions on page 14 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine see equipment manufacturer s manual NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating maintaining and or fueling it TecumsehPower Company recommends the following An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine See B Filling Fuel Tank instructions on page 5 An adult should perform maintenance on this engine See VII Maintenance instructions on page 11 Only allow children to perform mainte nance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation An adult should start the engine See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Only allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when itis running Remov
3. NO CHOKE position and start engine 8 lf engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move choke control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine 9 If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 807 14 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer s instructions avoid unsupervised operation of an engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key if provided Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury WARNING A Before Stopping 1 Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine 2 To help avoid possible freeze up of starter proceed as follows I Recoil Starters With engine running pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times See Figure 13 120V AC NOTE The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not harm engine or starter ll Electri
4. NEVER leave the engine unattended WARNIN when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover and or blower housing Remove dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen Levers Linkage Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage NEVER store engine with fuel in the WARNING fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury NOTES If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and or an approved gas container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15 30 days prepare it for short term seasonal storage See IV Fuel Treatment instructions on page 14 Afterward continue reading instructions below If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season without gasoline stabilizer it will gradually deteriorate Also if it is stored in the engine s gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum deposits a clogged fuel system and WILL VOID YOUR WARRANT
5. grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided NOTES When disconnecting power cord if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions always disconnect power cord from outlet first then disconnect power cord from switch box on engine See Figure 18 When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 18 A Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer s instructions and contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer B Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer C Engine Speed To avoid serious injury or death WARNING DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY 181 807 14 120V AC 220V AC Power Cord to Outlet Swi
6. Your Engine To avoid serious injury or death an adult should start this engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation WARNING If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way For example DO NOT use starting fluid DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor WARNING DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite STOP SLOW FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 7 Typical Engine Symbols NOTE If engine is remotely controlled see equipment manufacturer s instructions your equipment may have one or more of the following engine symbols See Figure 7 This section contains starting instructions for several different types of engines In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine first determine what type of starter you have If you have an electric starter see A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 6 If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 8 Page 5 A Engines with Electric Starters J So
7. all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided 2 Remove spark plug 3 Squirt 10z 30 ml of clean engine oil into spark plug hole 4 Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled NOTES For engines eguipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines eguipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke b Repeat once This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage c Proceed to Step 8 6 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to START position see equipment manufacturer s instructions to cycle the engine for one to two seconds 7 Turn ignition switch key to OFF position Repeat Steps 6 and 7 This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage Remove rag covering spark plug hole 9 Install spark plug 10 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 11 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine lll Battery See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 Figure 22 Typical Spark Plug Connection
8. and oil see Tables 1 2 and 3 on page 4 See Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Using an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel mixture slowly being careful to avoid spilling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing 5 Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine If fuel mixture is spilled DO NOT start engine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 6 Front View eae Bottom View Figure 6 Possible Fuel Fill Cap s 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 C Check the Following Items NOTE Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start see equipment manufacturer s instructions 1 sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in ON RUN or START position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions 2 Be sure air vent on fuel fill cap if present see equip ment manufacturer s instructions is free of debris Be sure air vent screw if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions on fuel fill cap is open V Starting
9. as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury C After Engine is Stopped CAUTION To prevent possible freeze up of engine controls follow instructions with engine stopped listed below 1 Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever and choke areas N Move equipment control if present see manufacturer s instructions engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave control in STOP or OFF position 3 Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave in the FULL CHOKE position See Figure 15 1 2 3 NO CHOKE Position 1 2 CHOKE Position FULL CHOKE Position Figure 15 Choke Control Positions Page 10 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 Vil Maintenance yN WARNING To avoid serious injury or death an adult should perform maintenance on this engine Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation A WARNING To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 16 and 17 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the
10. below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein TecumsehPower Company will at its option as the exclusive remedy either repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part of any new TecumsehPower engine which is found upon examination by any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by TecumsehPower s Service Division to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHIP This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER i any TecumsehPower engine or part s thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and or used on any commercial or rental track or ii defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear accidents improper maintenance improper use or abuse of the product or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new TecumsehPower engine or part The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser At the time warranty service is requested evidence must be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser Any charge for making service calls and or for transporting any engine or part s thereof to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the tr
11. Engines with Electric Starters instructions beginning on page 6 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move choke control to FULL CHOKE position see eguipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 12 3 Use equipment according to instructions listed in the table and notes below See Table 5 See Figure 10 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below Table 5 Priming Methods TH Above 32 F 0 C to 32 F 18 C to 0 C Below 0 F 18 C No priming required May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 5 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 11 a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke Return rope slowl
12. M TecumsehPower Operator s Manual THOS6SA THIS9SA THIS9SP HSK600 8 70 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Deftnttons eene eenen ii General Safety Precautions 1 Il How to Get Service T R 3 Ill Oil and Fuel 4 IV Before Starting Your 4 Starting Your Engine UA ER LG AFF NEF GOFOD 5 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 9 VII Maintenance Sc cei cag A FR FETH 11 VOIR ele Me fb defi e 13 Storing Your Engine 252552 13 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass 15 XI Maintenance Intervals 07 16 California amp US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 Alle Warranty CY CRY COAL GYRU 22 Register Your TecumsehPower Engine L OG ON Maintenance Tips On Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181 807 14 English 6 01 08 IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special signific
13. Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed with all new TecumsehPower engines The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War ranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer At the time of requesting warranty service evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transport ing the products to and from the place where the inspec tion and or warranty work is performed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or any part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact TecumsehPower Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT The Emission Regulations may be different fo
14. S THEREOF SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND OR EXPENSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON USE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state TecumsehPower Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person natural or corporate to assume for TecumsehPower Company any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any TecumsehPower product or parts The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower s warranty in any way Revised February 2008 AWARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known TecumsehPower to the State of Califor
15. X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires Local state and federal laws may require use of a spark arrester to prevent fires For example it is a violation of California Public Resources Code section 4442 to use or operate engine on any forest covered brush covered or unimproved grass covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester Spark arrester must be maintained in effective working order by owner and or operator To determine if your engine has a spark arrester locate the muffler on your engine For example the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester cover that reads Screen Type 36085 If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed Page 15 XI Maintenance Intervals Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Spark Plug Maintenance is one of the most important things that Dat Deal you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower 6 engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals Date Owner Dealer yourself contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Date Owner Dealer Servicing Dealer Find them on our websit
16. Y Prepare the fuel for extended storage See B Extended Storage instructions on page 14 Page 13 lll Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems treat the fuel system in the following method below NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using ULTRA FRESH Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage This product is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Failure to do so may result in equipment damage It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from carburetor IV Fuel Treatment 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor NEVER store engine with fuel in the 4 WARNING fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions See B Extended Storage instructions Page 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 B Extended Storage Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor See I Clean Engine instruct
17. ance AWARNING Or A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which if NOT avoided could result in equipment or property damage NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in italic type It is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to read this Operator s Manual Follow these basic rules for your personal safety Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating maintenance components and safety instructions Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modification and TWC Three way Catalyst if so equipped TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them on our website a
18. ansportation of any engine or part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin USA 53024 1499 CONSUMER USE DI COMMERCIAL USE Warranty Within Outside Within Outside Category 9 U S A and Canada U S A and Canada U S A and Canada U S A and Canada A 90 Day 90 Day 4 No Warranty No Warranty B 1 Year 1 Year 1 1 Year 1 Year C 2 Years 1 Year 1 1 Year 1 Year D 2 Years 2 Years 2 1 Year 1 Year E 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year H 210 21109 1 Year 1 Year 21009 21109 211009 1 Year 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 2years for Member States of the European Union Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive 1999 44 EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union 2 1 year for Australian New Zealand for rotary mower engines 3 2 years on engine and 10 years the first 5 years covering parts and labor only the second 5 years covering parts only o
19. c Starters 5 NOTES When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 14 For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally 1 Connect power cord to switch box on engine 2 Plug end of power cord into outlet 3 With engine running push starter button and spin Z 220V AG starter for several seconds NOTES The unusual sound made by the spinning starter will not Power Cord to Outlet harm engine or starter Switch Box When disconnecting power cord always disconnect power Starter Button cord from outlet first then disconnect switch box on engine Schuko Plug 2 6 gt See Figure 14 Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine 4 Disconnect power cord from outlet 5 Disconnect switch box on engine Figure 14 Electrical Applications 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 9 B Stop Engine 1 Move equipment control if present see manufacturer s instructions engine control lever or ignition switch to STOP or OFF position 2 Remove ignition key if provided see manufacturer s instructions NOTE Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized starting of the engine while equipment is not in use NEVER store engine with fuel in the WARNING fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such
20. com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information Visit our web siteat WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips L OG ON On Line Store e Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the next column and indicates the engine s model number specification and date of manufacture DOM See Figure 4 NOTES Please look at the decal on your engine Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for future reference The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of your engine This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA and or CARB TH models are designated as 50 hours B 125 hours A 300 hours B Technician s Handbook If you 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 available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer See Figure 5 This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator s Manual and it is intended for individuals who have had adequate training experience and who practice proper tool usage Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when serv
21. cording to instructions listed in the table and notes below See Table 4 See Figure 10 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below Table 4 Priming Methods TH 120V AC P Go NM ch 220V AC Power Cord to Outlet Switch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine Above 32 F 0 C No priming required OF to 32 F 18 C to 0 C May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times Below 0 F 18 C May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times NOTES DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt Page 6 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 Figure 8 Electrical Applications 181 807 14 6 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equipment manufacturer s instructions to start engine NOTE If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 7 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Momentarily move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly See Figure 9 c Next move choke control to NO CHOKE position See Figure 9 NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to
22. dence of the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper main tenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and or TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton WI 53024 1499 Telephone 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your rights and obliga tions under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to California law TecumsehPower Company also provides to original purchasers of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition
23. e at Date Owner Dealer www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information Date SEHR ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in Date Owner Dealer this manual See Table 6 Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Table 6 Maintenance Intervals Date Owner Dealer Procedure Time Date Owner Dealer cean Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 2 Cooling Fins Date Owner Dealer 240285 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Par a Spark Plug Date Owner Dealer Clean Muffler amp Date Owner Dealer Cylinder Exhaust Every 75 100 Hours or Seasonally Date Owner Dealer Port oe Date Owner Dealer Scheduled Maintenance Date Owner Dealer Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Date Owner Dealer 1 Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 75 100 Hours or Seasonally Date Owner Deal
24. e ignition key if equipped D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel See Figure 1 on page 2 The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley de and belt to the engine shaft If these parts are NOT properly guarded or if you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded DO NOT use your engine contact the equipment manufacturer Hands feet hair jewelry clothing etc can become entangled in rotating parts leading to serious injury or death To avoid serious injury or death be sure the flywheel guard is in place See Figure 1 on page 2 Page 1 E DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor AWARNING Use of this engine on fun carts go karts or mini bikes can result in serious injury or death TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or visit www TecumsehPower com for additional information F Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped To avoid severe burn
25. engines TecumsehPower Company will war rant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect unapproved modification or improper maintenance of your small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor air cleaner assembly ignition system exhaust system crankcase breather assembly and the evaporative control system Also included may be the compression release system and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California small off road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted In other states 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years If during such warranty period any emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator s Manual but TecumsehPower Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evi
26. er 1 Clean Muffler amp Cylinder Exhaust Ports Date Owner Dealer NOTE Date Owner Dealer For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that Date Owner Dealer the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Page 16 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 NOTES 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 17 Page 18 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 NOTES 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 19 CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off road engine In California new 1995 and later small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog stan dards In other states new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road
27. icing TecumsehPower engines Order as part 694988 for TH models TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power eguipment If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine contact the service source recommended by the eguipment manufacturer A WARNING To avoid ris or desith EE manual and De iment ownera MME iii ii ENGINE MODEL SPEC DOM Figure 4 Engine Identification Decal Figure 5 Technician s Handbook 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications A Oil To operate your engine you need to use a clean high quality 2 cycle oil mixed with fuel at a ratio of 50 1 For recommended mixture ratio of fuel and oil see Tables 1 and 2 See A Mixing Fuel and Oil instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES Use of NMMA TC WII or TC W3 JASO FB or FASO classified oil is recommended A 32 1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is not available See Table 2 and A Mixing Fuel and Oil instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below Special formulated oils are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Table 1 Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 50 1 U S S l Metric Gas Oil Petrol Oil 1 Gal 2 1 2 2 4 Liters 80 ml 2 Gal 5 o
28. ions on page 13 Afterward continue reading instructions below If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your carburetor See A Short Term Seasonal Storage instructions on page 13 Afterward continue reading instructions below To avoid severe injury or death N WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 1 To prevent serious injury from fuel fires empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine N Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended N WARNING when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See Il Oil Cylinder Bore instructions on page 15 181 807 14 ll Oil Cylinder Bore A CAUTION When lubricating cylinder bore fuel may spray from spark plug hole To prevent serious injury from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 21 and 22 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn
29. me electric starters are equipped Safes with a 120V Three Wire Power Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V AC household current It must be properly grounded at all times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from electrical shock a Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault Interrupted GFI Three Wire Grounded System If you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician b If your house wiring does not have a GFI Three Wire Grounded System DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION c If your house wiring is grounded and a GFI Three Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at the location where your starter will be used one must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area NOTES If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery operated electric starter proceed to step 3 When connecting power cord always connect power cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 8 For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally 2 Connect power cord to switch box on engine See Figure 8 3 Plug end of power cord into outlet 4 Move choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 9 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Use equipment ac
30. n electronic ignition 4 For purposes of this warranty policy consumer use shall mean consumer s personal residential household use by the original retail purchaser 5 For purposes of this warranty policy commercial use shall mean all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes 6 The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the Important Engine Information decal One letter in the engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis A B C D E H K or M and that letter is your engine warranty category designation 7 Qualification for three 3 year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category M may be determined by notation of an M designation on the Important Engine Information decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT if any THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES Neither TecumsehPower Company nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties representations or promises written or oral as to the guality of the engine or any of its parts other than as set forth herein ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINE OR PART
31. nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm TecumsehPower Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 807 14 English 6 01 08
32. nty obligations Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim TecumsehPower Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING Carburetor Assembly including internal components 1 a b Carburetor gaskets Intake pipe Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS 2 Air Cleaner Assembly including components Warranty Period a Air filter element 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled a only for regular inspection as specified in the Operator s 3 Ignition System including components Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A a Spark plug statement in such written instructions to the effect of 8 repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS EES Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under c Flywheel assembly the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 4 Exhaust System including components KE a Catalytic muffler if so equipped 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s b Muffler gasket if so equipped Man
33. o may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury NOTES DO NOT mix fuel and oil directly in fuel tank Use of NUMA TC WI or TC W3 JASO FB or JASO classified oil is recommended A 32 1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is not available See Table 2 TecumsehPower synthetic and special formulated oils are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 1 Be sure container is outdoors and a well ventilated area 2 Fill approved clean red GASOLINE container with 1 4 of recommended fuel amount See Tables 1 2 and 3 3 Add required amount of recommended oil to fuel See Tables 1 and 2 Screw cap onto container Shake container vigorously Unscrew cap from container Fill container with remainder of recommended fuel See Tables 1 2 3 8 Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil NO oP 181 807 14 B Filling Fuel Tank 777777777777 An adult should fuel this engine A WARNING NEVER allow children to refuel this engine Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling 2 Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well ventilated area 3 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap NOTE For recommended mixture ratios of fuel
34. of fuel fill cap and control lever Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening fuel fill cap See Figure 20 For more information about recoil starters see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 8 1 1 030 in 0 76 mm Gap 2 Electrodes 3 Porcelain Figure 19 Resistor Spark Plug Figure 20 Recoil Starter Debris Areas Page 12 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 VIII Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death If there is fuel in the fuel tank close the fuel shut off valve if equipped and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle such as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport the engine upright in a closed vehicle follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before transporting 1 Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline To avoid serious injury or death DO WARNING NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 2 Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container being careful to avoid spilling 3 Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed
35. r your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations Page 20 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty for 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines A APPLICABILITY This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original end use purchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter B GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original end use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off road engines is 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 Part 5 Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and 2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship which at any time during the ECS Warranty Period will cause a warranted emissions related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the par
36. s on contact STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place if equipped To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can burn including grass and leaves away from muffler and rest of engine DO NOT operate idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other dry ground cover G Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 2 and 3 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided H Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine Figure 1 DO NOT Use Without Flywheel Guard Figure 3 Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14 ll How to Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them on our website at www TecumsehPower
37. t as described in the engine manufacturer s application for certification C THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSION RELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS 1 Any warranted emissions related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operators Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period it shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS 5 The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty Throughout the ECS Warranty Period TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warra
38. t www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information The trademarks TECUMSEH and the DESIGN Native American Head logo are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company Copyright 2006 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 181 807 14 I General Safety Precautions AAWARNING Read eguipment manufacturer s manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information A Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches dizziness drowsiness nausea confusion and eventually death Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any engine exhaust Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself Also deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger for ho
39. tch Box Starter Button Schuko Plug Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine ON ch Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 Figure 18 Electrical Applications Page 11 D Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer E Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after every 75 to 100 hours of operation NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer F Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours 1 Clean area around spark plug 2 Remove and inspect spark plug 3 Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are Pitted Burned Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76 mm if necessary See Figure 19 5 Install spark plug and tighten securely NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug G Removing Snow from Engine After each use remove snow from the following areas Fuel Fill Cap Recoil Starter Screen Control Lever NOTES See eguipment manufacturer s instructions for proper location
40. ual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to c Exhaust manifold if so equipped the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly including components shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower a Breather connection tube Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS 6 Evaporative Control System including components Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS a Fuel line s Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part b Fuel filter Canister if so equipped 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related under this ECS Warranty shall be performed d Fuel tank if so equipped at no charge to the owner at a TecumsehPower Fuel fill cap if so equipped Authorized Service Outlet Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT The Emission Regulations may be different for your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 21 XII Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown
41. urs or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide NEVER run engine indoors Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels NEVER run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns garages basements carports under dwellings or in pits NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors B Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed Allow engine to cool before refueling 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 NEVER fill fuel tank indoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank
42. y to original position NOTES Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism If recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate engine proceed as follows a Pull as much rope out of starter as possible b Release starter handle and let it snap back against starter to break up ice these two steps should ONLY be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again Page 8 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 Figure 12 Choke Control Positions 6 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Momentarily move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly See Figure 12 Next move choke control to NO CHOKE position See Figure 12 NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move choke control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly Finally move choke control to CHOKE position If engine dies after choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine 7 lf engine fires but does not continue to run move choke control to
43. z 8 Liters 160 ml 5 Gal 13 oz 20 Liters 400 ml Table 2 Fuel Mix Chart Mixture Ratio 32 1 U S S l Metric Gas Oil Petrol Oil 1 Gal 4 oz 4 Liters 125 ml 2 Gal 8 oz 8 Liters 250 ml 5 Gal 20 oz 20 Liters 625 ml Table 3 Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Percentage Ethanol 10 Grain Alcohol Gasohol 10 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 ETBE Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 Page 4 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft 0 B Fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only You may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 3 e DO NOT use leaded fuel Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol Wood Alcohol TecumsehPower engines Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting poor engine performance and may cause internal engine damage NOTE Damage and or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those listed in the Operator s Manuals will not be considered warranty Before Starting Your Engine A Mixing Fuel and Oil NING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing s
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