Before Starting; Oil & Fuel Recommendations - Tecumseh HSK35,40, HSSK50 Operator And Maintenance Manual

ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALI-
FORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE
ENGINES: Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline.
Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so
equipped); Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore
no other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
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A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF" - "SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Autho-
rized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225.
Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Autho-
rized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730226.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
(BELOW 0 F; -18 C ONLY): SAE 0W30 is an acceptable
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substitute.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints)
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A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR,
UNLEADED PREMIUM OR REFORMULATED
AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT USE
LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL
(WOOD ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10%
ethanol or grain alcohol ("Gasohol"), or up to 15 MTBE
(Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether), may be used but
requires special care when engine is unused for
extended periods.
See "STORAGE" instructions on Page 5.
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean,
covered containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left over from last season
or stored for long periods.

BEFORE STARTING

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP-
MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED.
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TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL:
IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage never run engine
unless:
- Oil level is between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick.
- Oil fill plug is tightened securely into oil fill tube or hole.
CHECK OIL LEVEL OFTEN DURING ENGINE BREAK-IN.
A. POSITION EQUIPMENT SO ENGINE IS LEVEL.
B. Clean area around oil fill plug (see Figure 1).
C. Remove oil fill plug and dipstick.
D. Wipe dipstick clean, insert it into oil fill hole and tighten
securely. Remove dipstick. If oil is not up to "FULL" mark
on dipstick, add recommended oil. POUR SLOWLY. Wipe
dipstick clean each time oil level is checked.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT FILL ABOVE "FULL" MARK ON
DIPSTICK.
E. Install oil fill plug and dipstick, tighten securely.
See "MAINTENANCE" section for further oil instructions.
F; 0 C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
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F; 0 C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
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.62 liter
BEFORE STARTING
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FILL FUEL TANK:
A. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap.
B. Add "UNLEADED" regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
Use a funnel to prevent spillage.
IMPORTANT: NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE
C. Install fuel fill cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL
FUEL TANK WHEN ENGINE IS RUNNING OR HOT. DO
NOT SMOKE WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK.
NEVER FILL FUEL TANK COMPLETELY. FILL TANK
TO 1/2'' BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO
PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY
FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.
ANY LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM (LPG) OR NATURAL
GAS FUEL SYSTEM MUST BE LEAKPROOF AND
MEET ALL APPLICABLE CODES AND REGULATIONS.
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CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
A. BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH
CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES
DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR-
ER'S INSTRUCTIONS.) THIS SHOULD PLACE ANY
SAFETY SWITCHES IN SAFE STARTING POSITION.
B. Be sure spark plug wire is attached to spark plug (see
Figure 1).
C. Be sure:
- Ignition switch on engine or equipment is in "ON",
"RUN" or "START" position.
OR
- Ignition key (if so equipped see Figure 2) is inserted
into ignition keyslot in carburetor cover (see Figure 1).
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY.
D. Be sure fuel valve is open (see Figure 3).
ENGINE WILL NOT START
UNLESS IGNITION KEY IS
INSERTED INTO IGNITION
KEYSLOT IN CARBURTER
COVER.
DO NOT TURN IGNITION KEY
FUEL VALVE
"OPEN" POSITION SHOWN
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IGNITION KEY
Figure 2
TURN CLOCKWISE TO
"OFF" POSITION
Figure 3
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