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Table of Contents
- 1 Oil & Fuel Recommendations
- 2 Before Starting
- 3 Electric Starter
- 4 Recoil Starter
- 5 Spark Plug
- 6 Stopping
- 7 Maintenance
- 8 Engine Oil Level
- 9 Adjustments
- 10 Storage
- 11 Engine Speed
- 12 Warranty and Repair
- 13 California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
- 14 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities
- 15 Important Note
- 16 Emission Control System Warranty
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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PER-
SONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR
TECUMSEH ENGINE.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY
APPEAR ON THE
ENGINE:
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SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
CARBURETOR
COVER
CHOKE
IGNITION KEY OR
IGNITION SWITCH
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
OIL DRAIN PLUG
FAST
SLOW
STOP
WARNING:
SPARK PLUG WIRE
OFF
FULL
IGNITION KEY
CHOKE
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
OIL FILL PLUG AND
DIPSTICK
OIL DRAIN PLUG
(IF SO EQUIPPED)
HSSK50
Figure 1
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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
MODELS
HSK35,40, HSSK50
SNOW BLOWER ENGINE
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED -FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE
INSERT TO RUN REMOVE TO STOP
181-637-14
3-1-00
FUEL FILL CAP
FUEL TANK
PRIMER
STARTER
HANDLE
FUEL
VALVE
RECOIL
STARTER
CHOKE
MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
MUFFLER
HSK35-40
181-637-14
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- Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for TECUMSEH MODELS HSK35,40, HSSK50 SNOW BLOWER ENGINE HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT AIR COOLED -FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PER- SONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TECUMSEH ENGINE.
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Page 2: Oil & Fuel Recommendations
C) USE SAE 30 OIL. TO 1/2'’ BELOW BOTTOM OF FILLER NECK TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR FUEL EXPANSION. WIPE ANY Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Autho- rized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225. FUEL SPILLAGE FROM ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE. -
Page 3: Electric Starter
G. If engine falters, move choke immediately to “FULL” and mately 5-10 minutes is required). then gradually to “OFF”. If, after following the preceding instructions, the engine does not start, have it checked by your Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet. SWITCHCORD TO STARTER... -
Page 4: Spark Plug
STOPPING MAINTENANCE À À BEFORE STOPPING WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY (see Figure 1): AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F (65 C). AVOID THESE AREAS. A. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture À À ENGINE OIL LEVEL: on engine. -
Page 5: Adjustments
AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest DO NOT SMOKE. AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. performance may be affected in altitudes above 7,000 feet. For operation at higher elevations, contact your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. -
Page 6: Warranty And Repair
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. -
Page 7: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
Tecumseh Products Co. engines on a separate sheet. 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 Products Co. -
Page 8: Emission Control System Warranty
Products Co. ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Products Co. engine. Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. Tecumseh Products Co. shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Products Co.