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OV490EA (OHV140-180)
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical 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............................................................... 4
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 6
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 10
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 10
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 13
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 13
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 15
XI. Maintenance Intervals .................................................................... 16
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement..20 Emission Control System Warranty ..........21 XII. Warranty Information..............22 www.TecumsehPower.com Visit our web site at Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-887-14 (English) 6/01/08 Small Engine Parts... -
Page 2: Important Notice! Safety Definitions
The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower 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 • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this to store and dispense fuel. TecumsehPower material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to Company recommends purchasing gasoline in do so can result in serious injury or death. Consult your containers with a capacity of 2.5 gallons or less. - Page 4 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. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
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Page 5: How To Get Service
For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest 2083 Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI www.TecumsehPower.com... -
Page 6: Oil And Fuel Specifications
The use of alternative fuels such as E85 CAUTION FULL or E20 are NOT recommended for use in Fill Between “FULL” TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with high and “ADD” Marks alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those listed in the Operator’s Manuals will... -
Page 7: Filling Oil Sump
B. Filling Oil Sump 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. -
Page 8: Starting Your Engine
If you are unable to start this engine WARNING WARNING after following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower 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: •... - Page 9 CHOKE” position, move independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position and start engine. 8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine •...
- Page 10 “RUN” range. 7. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6, NOTES contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this to “FAST” position: engine in any other way.
- Page 11 8. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, “1/2 CHOKE” position until engine runs smoothly. contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing c. Finally, move independent choke control to Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this “NO CHOKE “position.
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Page 12: Stopping Your Engine And Short-Term Storage
See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" fill the filter. instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer instructions below. for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. 3. Be sure the fuel fill cap is on and is tightened securely. -
Page 13: Removing Debris From Engine
(0.76 mm) if necessary. See Figure 23. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. 1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. -
Page 14: Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner
ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and/or "II. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours. -
Page 15: Transporting Your Engine
VIII. Transporting Your Engine IX. Storing Your Engine A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage NEVER transport this engine inside WARNING another vehicle or in any enclosed Clean Engine space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death. Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and/or blower housing. -
Page 16: Fuel System
To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel Draining Fuel system in the following method below: NOTES NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from ™ Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable ULTRA-FRESH carburetor. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions on page 13. -
Page 17: Preventing Forest, Brush And Grass Fires
36085”. ing to start engine. See Figures 25 and 26. If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower III. Oil Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed. -
Page 18: Maintenance Intervals
Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that Procedure Time you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals After First 2 Hours Change Oil... - Page 19 Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1. Check Oil Level 1. Clean Foam Pre-Filter 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 Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer...
- Page 20 Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Change Oil 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Oil Filter Date_______________Owner/Dealer 3. 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...
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Page 22: California & Us Epa Emission Control Warranty Statement
ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War- on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship, ranty describe important rights and obligations with the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower respect to your new engine. Company. Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES... -
Page 23: Emission Control System Warranty
California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty 6. TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is other... -
Page 24: Warranty Information
(ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engine or part.
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