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Tecumseh H30-40 Operator's Manual

Four-cycle engine horizontal crankshaft air-cooled
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TecumsehPower
Operator's Manual
Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

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IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions.........................................ii
I. General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1
II. How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 3
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 6
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 12
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 12
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 16
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 16
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 18
XI. Maintenance Intervals .................................................................... 18
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22
H30-40
181-789-14
(English) 1/01/08

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    TecumsehPower H30-40 Operator’s Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions...ii I. General Safety Precautions ... 1 II. How to Get Service ... 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications... 3 IV. Before Starting Your Engine... 4 V.

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Tecumseh Products Company and are used by Tecumseh Power Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Tecumseh Power Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company.

  • Page 3: General Safety Precautions

    WARNING Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com if you have any questions. A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning...
  • Page 4 NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts or mini-bikes could 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.

  • Page 5: How To Get Service

    II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402. A. Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal (See Figure 5.)

  • Page 6: Before Starting Your Engine

    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 Part Numbers. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table 2.

  • Page 7: Filling Oil Sump

    B. Filling Oil Sump Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap go to step 1. If your engine has an oil fill plug see “Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick” instructions listed below. 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2.

  • Page 8: Filling Fuel Tank

    See Figure 10. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 11. 6. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open. See Figure 12.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 CHOKE” position, move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.
  • Page 11 6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again. 7. 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.
  • Page 12 II. Engine With Choke 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, ensure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 2. Be sure fuel valve (optional) is open and all switches are on. See Figure 23. 3. Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufac- turer’s instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to “FAST”...
  • Page 13 CHOKE” position, move Choke Control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way.

  • Page 14: Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage

    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.
  • Page 15 3. Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 4. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figures 30, 31 and 32. 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine.

  • Page 16: Removing Debris From Engine

    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. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure.
  • Page 17 100 operating hours; more often if used in extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are available at a Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace it.

  • Page 18: Transporting Your Engine

    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.

  • Page 19: Extended Storage

    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 WARNING the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.

  • Page 20: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires

    XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
  • Page 21 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1.Check Oil Level 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1.Change Oil 2.Clean Foam Pre-Filter Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...

  • Page 22: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement

    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 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...

  • Page 23: Emission Control System Warranty

    4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions- related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 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 24: Warranty Information

    (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.

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