Tecumseh OV358EA User's Manual
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1. s TECUMSEH EE gt Operator s Manual OV358EA Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Deimmtons eeeeeeeeeeeeteees ii L General Safety Precautions mmm rsasreverrvinnnnrinnvrkanrrnvnnnn innv svanen vanne 1 Il How to Get Service see Gebees 3 IIl Oil and Fuel Gpoechfcatons 4 IV Before Starting Your Engine riet engee Steeg ed 4 V Starting Your e UE 6 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage rnvvrrrnnnnnnnrnnnnnnr 10 VL ANGUS eebe Ee dE 10 VIIL Ke eidele ie sca iescsteetesecn casei co cectenedsceneeteee diester 13 IX Storing Your Engine E 13 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 15 XI Maintenance Intervals s mirememinsrrrecemmainisavvnn vnrr dannnnnneenavesnsnnn 16 California amp US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 20 Emission Control System Warranty srnnvrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnrrrnnnnnnnrrnnnnnr 21 XII Warranty Information suuisanoseiumimsmnumiismimsnsmunn ccs 22 Register Your Tecumseh Engine Parts Look Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location Maintenance Tips LOG ON 181 1132 14 English 12 01 06 IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance AWARNING Or Fe d WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided could2. Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts 8 Any Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company ECS Warranty obligations 9 Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim Tecumseh Power Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 1 Carburetor Assembly including internal components a Carburetor gaskets b Intake pipe 2 Air Cleaner Assembly including components 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled SIS S EEN a Air filter element only for regular inspection as specified in the Operator s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A 3 Ignition System including components statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS a Spark plug Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced und
3. Ge j ji LY 4TPXS 1951BB DISP 195 ci Fi gure 4 Engine Identification Decal TEGUMSEN TECHNICIAN S HANDBOOK 4 CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES E TECUMSEH Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 5 Technician s Handbook Page 3 Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications A Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean high quality detergent oil For recommended engine oil See Table 1 NOTES Be sure original container is marked A P I Service SL SJ Using multigrade oil above 32 F 0 C will increase oil consumption SAE10W40 is NOT recommended The oil sump capacity including oil filter is 39 ounces or 2 1 2 U S Pints 1 15 liters The oil sump capacity without oil filter is 32 ounces or 2 U S Pints 94 liters Tecumseh special formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer B Fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only You may use gasoline containing the following components identified in Table 2 e DO NOT use leaded fuel e Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods e NEVER mix oil with fuel e DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol Wood Alcohol 1 The use of alternative fuels such as E85 d cke or E20 are not recommended for use in Tecumseh engines Alternative fuels with high alcohol conte
4. e Turn off all engine switches 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 Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2 Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 3 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1132 14 IL How to Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information Visit our web site at WWW fecumsehPower com LOG Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look Up System ON Great Tecumseh Apparel S Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location A Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal See Figure 4 indicates the engine s model number specification of engine and the date of manufacture D O M Please look at the decal on your engine and fill in this 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 To find the life period specification for your engine
5. added to fill the filter Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter 181 1132 14 B Removing Debris from Engine Before each use remove the air cleaner cover Discard 5 grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas ert FERRER ONE EE we EEN A S 3 HO Le q 3 Esc ds AH dc dx SI AER ee 2 KRG d Ser SS ee i ee 2508 d ci di e Se k bi stats e Levers and Linkage VK TSN ENE ee cc EE KA Kat KI 36 Gei S gt Cooling Fins 2 E d Se s Se Kies SE E d d di a S E Se ve Gen Gen Kies Fr E SE dch Gi Air Intake Screen e Air Inlet e Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire See Figure 21 NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover see Ill Filter Removal Installation instructions on page 12 Special care should be taken to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover Geet e 1 2 See Figure 21 Afterward continue reading instructions below Cooling Fins DO NOT bend levers and linkage with fingers Levers and Linkage Air Inlet See Figure 22 Air Cleaner Cover Air Intake Screen IRON 1 Remove air cleaner cover and filters See Figure 21 2 Remove debris from air inlet air cleaner cover and air intak re ee Figure 21 Debris Locations 3 Inspect filter s for discolora
6. applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 21 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh engine which is found upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh s factory in Grafton Wisconsin to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHIP This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER i any Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 purchas
7. 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 part 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 Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 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 Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet 6 Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty 7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period Tecumseh Power
8. engine has Go to Combined Section B I Speed and Choke Control Independent Section BI Speed and Choke Controls Il Combined Speed and Choke Control 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move combined control to CHOKE or START posi tion if present see equipment manufacturer s instruc tions See Figures 13 and 14 NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move combined control to FAST instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 13 and 14 When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 3 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 15 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 c Return rope s owly to original position NOTES Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3 4 When engine starts a Move combined control to FAST position b Next move combined control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when combined control is moved to FAST position a Momentarily move combined control back to CHOKE position b Next move combine
9. move independent choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after independent choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine 6 If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position and start engine 7 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move independent choke control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine 8 If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1132 14 Choke Control Control K U h Speed TI y 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Figure 11 Choke Control Positions 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 12 Engine Mounted Choke Lever Page 7 B Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see A Engines with Electric Starters instructions on page 6 Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine See Table 4 Table 4 Engine Sections with Recoil Starters If your
10. or fueling it Tecumseh recommends the following e An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine See C Filling Fuel Tank instructions on page 5 An adult should perform maintenance on this engine See VII Maintenance instructions on page 10 Only allow children to perform maintenance 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 it is running D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley 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
11. result in death or serious injury 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 Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1132 14 L General Safety Precautions AWARNING Read equipment manufactur
12. shutdown move independent speed control to FAST position and move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 3 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 15 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 c Return rope s owly to original position NOTES Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3 4 When engine starts a Move independent choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly b Next move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position 5 Move independent speed control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when independent choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move independent choke control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move independent choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after independent choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine 6 If engine fires but does N
13. the tank Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite 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 DO 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 NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage I Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and or blower housing Discard grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen Levers Linkage Guards e Carburetor e Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage 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 m
14. 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See Il Oil Cylinder Bore instructions on page 15 181 1132 14 ll Oil Cylinder Bore 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 G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 See Figures 25 and 26 After ward continue reading instructions below 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 e Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter e Turn off all engine switches Remove ignition key if provided 2 Remove spark plug 3 Squirt 10z 30ml 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 equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 5 Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke Repeat once This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage 6 Install spark plug 7 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 8 Carefully re conn
15. AN ae d DEES d be Ae ae 5 f Ae S fs EE Spark Plug Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug Wire Air Intake Screen Air Filter Oil Filter Optional Carburetor OD d Oo om P WN A d ci cl SES KA e KA EI Seier d Se Sch a S z i D E E SE ete E sete PEER ette NNN NNN NNN ee LE EE dE ee Le Las DEN enee KE S VE eee KE GE Kc Re dx Se See gek Se 2536 te CN Si Gp Ai cx oe V V Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick 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 is spilled DO NOT start engine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 7 Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick Page 5 V Starting Your Engine An adult should start the engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized Tecumseh 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 e DO NOT use st
16. 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 e NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is running 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed Allow engine to cool before refueling NEVER fill fuel tank indoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel Tecumseh 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 application 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
17. OT continue to run move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position and pull starter rope again 7 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move independent choke control to FULL CHOKE position and pull starter rope again 181 1132 14 Choke Control Control K U h Speed TI y 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Figure 17 Choke Control Positions 1 NO CHOKE Position 2 1 2 CHOKE Position 3 FULL CHOKE Position Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 18 Engine Mounted Choke Lever If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Page 9 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer s instructions To 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 NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc VII Maintenance An adult should perform maintenance on this engine Only allow
18. 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 Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to 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 e To avoid severe burns on contact NEVER operate the engine without the muffler guard in place and avoid hot areas of the engine 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 the engine application 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 e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided e Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter
19. abilized 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 the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions Page 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled B Extended Storage l Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor See I Clean Engine instructions 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 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 2 Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas
20. arting fluid e DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner e DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner e DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite This section contains starting instructions for electric and manual start 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 If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 8 A Engines with Electric Starters Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine See Table 3 Table 3 Engine Sections with Electric Starters If your engine has Go to Combined Section A I Speed and Choke Control Independent Section Al Speed and Choke Controls Il Combined Speed and Choke Control 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move combined control to CHOKE or START posi tion see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 8 and 9 NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move combined control to FAST instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 8 and 9 3 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equip
21. children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below 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 e Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter e Turn off all engine switches Remove ignition key if provided A Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage it is important to e Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm See A Checking Oil Level instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use 1 Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if present See equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 19 2 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions b
22. d Page 17 1 Change Oil Date Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 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 Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Page 18 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Paper Filter 2 Replace Oil Filter 3 Check Spark Plug Date Date Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Own
23. d control to FAST position c Finally move combined control to desired speed in RUN range If engine dies after combined control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine Page 8 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 13 Combined Speed and Choke Control CA gt eV STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14 Typical Engine Symbols Figure 15 Recoil Starter If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move combined control to FAST position and pull the starter rope If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined control in the FAST position move combined control to FULL CHOKE position and pull the starter rope again If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1132 14 ll Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move independent speed control to FAST position and set independent choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 14 16 and 17 NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine See Figure 18 If restarting a warm engine after a short
24. ect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine See Figures 25 and 26 Ill Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months See A Checking and Changing Oil instructions on page 10 IV Battery See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper battery storage if present 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 25 Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 26 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug 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 Tecumseh Screen Type 36085 If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh 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 Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend t
25. elow 3 Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely 4 Clean area around oil drain plug See Figure 19 Page 10 ef Hr Figure 19 Oil Drain Plug Location Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 20 Oil Filler Locations 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug See equipment manufacturer s instructions NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center 6 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved container See Figure 19 7 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely Fill with recommended oil See III Oil and Fuel Speci fications instructions on page 4 See Table 1 Recom mended Oil Usage instructions on page 4 See Figure 20 Afterward continue reading instructions below 9 Wipe away any spilled oil 10 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 See Figure 25 on page 15 Afterward continue reading instructions below 11 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 26 on page 15 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES The oil filter if so equipped should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dust or dirty conditions Changing the oil filter requires that additional oil be
26. 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 Tecumseh Power Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised July 2005 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 Page 20 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1132 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 Tecumseh Power 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
27. er 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 transportation of any engine or part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting Tecumseh c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 CONSUMER USE 4 COMMERCIAL USE Warranty Within Outside Within Outside Category 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 No Warranty No Warranty B 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year C 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year D 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year E 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year H 2 n 100 2 n 100 1 Year 1 Year K 2 n 100 2 n 100 2 n 100 1 Year MM 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 2 years 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
28. er Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Date Owner Dealer 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 200 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Spark Plug 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 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1132 14 NOTES 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine 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 and Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Con
29. er b Ignition module the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of c Flywheel assembly the ECS Warranty Period 4 Exhaust System including components 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s a Catalytic muffler if so equipped Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to b Muffler gasket if so equipped the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the c Exhaust manifold if so equipped part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part UPP shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly including components Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such i emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS a Breather connection tube Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS 6 Evaporative Control System including components Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement i point for such emissions related part a Fuel line s 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions b Fuel filter related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed c Canister if so equipped at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized quipp Service Outlet d Fuel tank if so equipped e Fuel fill cap if so equipped Revised July 2005 IMPORTANT The emission Regulations may be different for your country The emissions Control Warranty Statement is only
30. er 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 Tecumseh 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 hours 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 e 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 e 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
31. he life of your Tecumseh Engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information ALWAYS promptly follow all maintenance intervals listed in this manual See Table 5 Page 16 Table 5 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change After First 2 hrs Oil When Engine is Warm Check 5 hrs Oil Or Level Before Each Use Clean 5 hrs Cooling Or Fins Before Each Use Clean 25 hrs Foam Or Pre Filter 3 mos Change 50 hrs Oil Or 3 mos Replace 100 hrs Paper and Oil Or Filter Seasonally Check 100 hrs Spark Or Plug Seasonally Replace 200 hrs Spark Or Plug Seasonally First Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1 Change Oil Date Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Owner Dealer 181 1132 14 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1 Clean Foam Pre Filter 1 Check Oil Level Date Owner Dealer 2 Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dea
32. l 10 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 ETBE Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 Fill Between FULL and ADD Marks Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 6 Engine Oil Level 181 1132 14 B Filling Oil Sump 1 Be sure engine is upright and level 2 Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean See Figure 7 3 Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 4 Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube Note oil level If oil reading on dipstick is below ADD mark slowly add oil to reach FULL level See Figure 6 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil C Filling Fuel Tank An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this 3 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 Using an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel slowly being careful to avoid spilling DO NOT overfill d NNN K
33. ler 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 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 Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Coole
34. ment manufacturer s instructions to start engine Page 6 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 8 Combined Speed and Choke Control CA gt a Sp ll STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 9 Typical Engine Symbols NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3 4 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Next move combined control to FAST position c Finally move combined control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when combined control is moved to FAST position a Momentarily move combined control back to CHOKE position b Next move combined control to FAST position c Finally move combined control to desired speed in RUN range If engine dies after combined control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine 5 If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move combined control to FAST position and then start engine 6 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined control in FAST position move combined control to CHOKE position and push button or turn key to start engine again 7 lf engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to
35. nt can cause hard starting poor engine performance and may cause internal engine damage NOTE Damage and or performance problems that will occur from use of fuels other than those listed in the Operator s Manuals will not be considered warranty IV Before Starting Your Engine A Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage it is important to e Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick See Figure 6 e Be sure oil fill cap plug is tightened securely Page 4 NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil Table 1 Recommended Oil Usage Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade Tecumseh Part No 730225A or SAE 30 MultiGrade 1 I Tecumseh Part No 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10 I Synthetic I Tecumseh Part No I 1730263 or SAE OW30 20F OF 20F 327 40F cof sot 100F 5 30C 20c Lage OC 10 C 20 30 40 Table 2 Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Percentage Ethanol 10 Grain Alcohol Gasoho
36. oral as to the quality 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 TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART 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 TECUMSEH 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 Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person natural or corporate to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any Tecumseh product or parts The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh s warran
37. otors etc Failure to do so may result in an explosion and result 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 warranty Prepare the fuel for extended storage See B Extended Storage instructions on page 14 Afterward continue reading instructions below If you operate the engine during all 4 seasons it is NOT necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore Page 13 lll Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems treat the fuel system in the following method below NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA FRESH or Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage This product is available from your Authorized Tecumseh 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 st
38. part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and or Tecumseh Power 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 obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by Tecumseh Po
39. please look on your engine s decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal For example OV models are designated as C 250 hours B 500 hours and A 1000 hours B Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 servicing Tecumseh Engines Order as part no 695244A for OV models Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power equipment If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer 181 1132 14 AWARNING ENGINE MODEL SPEC D O M To avoid injury or death read the engine operator s manual and the equipment owner s manual Call 1 800 558 5402 for engine ow IMPORTANT ENGINE INF R SORE Ss HUEL DIL SAE 30 MOD WARRANTY D SPEC DOM
40. start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1132 14 ll Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move independent speed control to FAST position and set independent choke control to FULL CHOKE position see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 9 thru 11 NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the choke lever mounted on the engine See Figure 12 If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move independent speed control to FAST position and move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position 3 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key see equipment manufacturer s instructions to start engine NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3 4 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Next move independent choke control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Next move independent choke control to NO CHOKE position 5 Finally move independent speed control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when independent choke control is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move independent choke control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next
41. tall fasteners Install foam pre filter see equipment manufacturer s instructions Page 12 9 Install cover by pushing down onto body securely 10 Install wings nuts and tighten securely SOU SO AA K DL ANNAN 1 BSR NAMN WENN GE Sr Ou Body Paper Filter Fasteners Foam Pre Filter Air Cleaner Cover Wing Nuts OARWNs Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 24 Air Cleaner Components E Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Engine performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer F Engine Speed 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 Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY 181 1132 14 G Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer VIII Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in
42. 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 on 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 TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT if any THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties representations or promises written or
43. this page Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner l Servicing Foam Pre Filter Clean foam pre filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions After removing the pre filter follow these cleaning instructions below 1 Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press DO NOT twist until all dirt is removed 2 Rinse thoroughly until water is clear 3 Wrap in a clean cloth and press DO NOT twist until completely dry NOTE DO NOT oil foam pre filter 4 Replace foam pre filter onto paper filter ll Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions Replacement filters are available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter lll Filter Removal Installation 1 Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover See Figure 24 2 Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then outward 3 Remove fasteners Remove and inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see Servicing Foam Pre Filter instructions or see Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly Install paper filter see equipment manufacturer s instructions 7 Ins
44. tion or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Pre Filter instructions on page 12 or see II Servicing Paper Fil ters instructions on page 12 Afterward continue read ing instructions below 4 Replace air cleaner cover and filters C 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 elec trodes are e Pitted e Burned e Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76 mm if necessary See Figure 23 5 Install spark plug and tighten securely NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug 1 030 in 0 76 mm Gap 2 Electrodes 3 Porcelain Figure 23 Spark Plug 181 1132 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 11 D Cleaning Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Pre Filter instructions and or see Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on
45. trol 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 standards 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 engines Tecumseh Power Company will warrant 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 Tecumseh Power 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
46. ty in any way Revised January 2004 AWARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 TECUMSEH The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Tecumseh Power Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 1132 14 English 12 01 06
47. wer Company pursuant to California law Tecumseh Power Company also provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed with all new Tecumseh Power Company 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 Tecumseh Power Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power Company 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 transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is performed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any
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