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THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER
THE PERSONAL 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:
California Proposition 65
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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 include the following emission
control systems: Engine Modification (EM), and Three-way Catalyst
(TWC) (if so equipped).
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
À À
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 Authorized
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 Authorized
Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730226.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
(BELOW 0
0
F ONLY):SAE 0W30 OIL is an acceptable substitute.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY: 21 ounces (1-1/4 U.S. pints) .62 liter.
Á Á
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") 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.
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
WARNING:
F) USE SAE 30 OIL.
0
F) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
0
STOP
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
The D.O.M. 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/CARB.
To find the life period specification for your engine, please match
one of the following letters with the letter printed on your D.O.M.
decal: (C):125 hours, (B) 250 hours, (A) 500 hours.
MODEL AND
OIL FILL
D.O.M. DECAL
AND DIPSTICK
SPARK PLUG
MUFFLER
PRIMER
CARBURETOR
AIR
CLEANER
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
Figure 1
Page 1
OPERATOR'S
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
TECUMSEH
MODELS
OHH45, OHH50,
OHH55, OHH60, OHH65
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED
FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE
181-1032-14
3-1-00
FUEL TANK
FUEL CAP
RECOIL
STARTER
AIR INTAKE
STARTER HANDLE
SPEED
CONTROL
OIL FILL
PLUG
181-1032-14
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- Page 1 A.P.I. service SF-SJ. FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32 F) USE SAE 30 OIL. Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225. Using multigrade oil will increase oil consumption. FOR WINTER (BELOW 32 F) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
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Page 2: Before Starting
BEFORE STARTING (Continued) BEFORE STARTING Ã Ã CHECK THE FOLLOWING: À À READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT BE SURE EQUIPMENT IS IN NEUTRAL GEAR WITH ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED. CLUTCHES, BELTS, CHAINS AND SAFETY SWITCHES DISENGAGED. (FOLLOW EQUIPMENT MANUFACTUR- Á... -
Page 3: Maintenance
STARTING STOPPING (Continued) Â Â À À ELECTRIC STARTER (with choke): Move equipment control or any ignition stop switch on engine to “STOP” or “OFF” (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). A. Move choke lever to “FULL CHOKE POSITION.” NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT Á... -
Page 4: Spark Plug
2. PAPER FILTER: Replace once a year or every 100 operating hours, more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at any Authorized REMOTE CABLE Tecumseh Service Outlet. CABLE CLAMP Figure 7 Page 4 181-1032-14... -
Page 5: Adjustments
SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST CONDITIONS. IF NOTE: Gasoline preservative and stabilizer (such as ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: "Tecumseh Gasoline Preservative"), is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum À À REMOTE CONTROL (see Figure 7): deposits during storage. -
Page 6: Warranty And Repair
(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. -
Page 7: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
“Engines, Gasoline” for the name, address and telephone number of a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet near you. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, ignition system and exhaust system. -
Page 8: Emission Control System Warranty
A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 6. Tecumseh Products Co. shall be liable for damages to other 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty Period...