California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement..28 Emission Control System Warranty ..........29 XII. Warranty Information..............30 www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1272-14 (English) 05/01/06...
Consult your 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800- handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. 558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for •...
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NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. WARNING 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.
2083 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. TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI www.TecumsehPower.com...
-30 C -20 C -10 C 10 C 20 C 30 C 40 C Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. B. Fuel Table 2. Recommended Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated Fuel Component Percentage automotive fuel only.
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. B. Filling Oil Sump 1. Be sure engine is upright and level.
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NOTE Fuel Valve Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a “OPEN” Position genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Shown Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure Figure 9. Fuel Valve Positions 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 9.
Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.III 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: •...
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7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 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.
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III. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in Section A.I. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions on page 7. See Table 3 on page 7. In Temperatures below 40°F (5°C): 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
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9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, Primer Bulb and Choke Section B.III contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. B. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine.
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7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, b. Next, move engine throttle control to desired speed contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. in “RUN” range. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
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9. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8, position. See Figures 23, 24 and 25. contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. b. Next, move engine throttle control to “FAST” DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in position.
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of WARNING 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.
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The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter. Figure 31. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine •...
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4. Spark Plug Connection NOTE Figure 32. Debris Removal Locations A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. 1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 33.
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ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Paper Filter" instructions below. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. 1. Paper Filter Servicing Paper Filter 2.
DO NOT interfere with or bypass this mechanism. Parts of the mechanism may be subject to wear and must be checked once a year by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. In the event the mechanism fails for any reason, you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
Clean Engine NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™ or Fuel Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as and/or blower housing. Discard grass clippings, dirt and...
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II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel WARNING 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 38 and 39. •...
Maintenance is one of the most important things that you Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of...
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Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1. Change Oil Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level Date_______________Owner/Dealer 2. 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...
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Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Paper Filter 1. Replace Spark Plug 2. Check 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides to system.
Tecumseh Authorized Service states, 1997 and later model year engines): Outlet. A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later 6. Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages to model year California small off-road engines (for other states, other original...
(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.