Tecumseh Automobile Parts OV358EA User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
OV358EA  
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical 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............................................................... 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  
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20  
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21  
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22  
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• NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap  
removed.  
I. General Safety Precautions  
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.  
! WARNING  
• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors in  
a well-ventilated area.  
Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material  
thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can  
result in serious injury or death. Consult your local  
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-  
information.  
• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.  
• Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to  
store and dispense fuel. Tecumseh recommends  
purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of  
2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to  
handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling.  
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by  
mouth. To empty the fuel tank see "I. Draining Fuel"  
instructions on page 14.  
All engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide, a deadly gas.  
Breathing carbon monoxide can  
cause headaches, dizziness,  
drowsiness, nausea, confusion  
and eventually death.  
C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling  
and Maintenance  
The manufacturer of the application may provide information  
about who is allowed to use this engine (see equipment  
manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is allowed to use  
this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating,  
maintaining and/or fueling it. Tecumseh recommends the  
following:  
Carbon monoxide is a colorless,  
odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO  
NOT see or smell any engine exhaust. Deadly levels of  
carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be  
overcome and unable to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of  
carbon monoxide can linger for hours or days in enclosed or  
poorly-ventilated areas. If you experience any symptoms of  
carbon monoxide poisoning, leave the area immediately, get  
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.  
• An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children  
to refuel this engine. See "C. Filling Fuel Tank"  
instructions on page 5.  
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:  
• An adult should perform maintenance on this engine.  
See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on page 10. Only  
allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has  
determined they are experienced and capable of such  
operation.  
• NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to ventilate  
engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors,  
carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels.  
• NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially  
enclosed areas such as barns, garages, basements,  
carports, under dwellings, or in pits.  
• An adult should start the engine. See "G. Avoid  
Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. Only allow  
children to start the engine if an adult has determined  
they are experienced and capable of such operation.  
• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust  
can be drawn into a building through openings such as  
windows and doors.  
To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,  
especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended  
when it is running.  
B. Avoid Gasoline Fires  
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable  
and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and  
be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away  
from engine. To prevent injury or death from  
fuel fires, follow these instructions:  
D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts  
NEVER operate the engine with an  
unguarded engine shaft.  
The equipment manufacturer may attach  
a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to  
the engine shaft. If these parts are NOT  
properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure  
whether they are properly guarded, DO  
NOT use your engine; contact the  
• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel  
tank inside a building with potential  
sources of ignition such as hot water and space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.  
equipment manufacturer. Hands, feet,  
hair, jewelry, clothing, etc. can become  
entangled in rotating parts, leading to  
serious injury or death. To avoid serious  
injury or death, be sure the flywheel guard is in place. See  
Figure 1, on page 2.  
• NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is  
running.  
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E. DO NOT Modify Engine  
To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in  
any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a  
runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.  
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  
Figure 1. Typical Flywheel Guard Location  
F. Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces  
The muffler and other engine parts become  
extremely hot during operation and remain  
hot after the engine has stopped.  
To avoid severe burns on contact,  
NEVER operate the engine without  
the muffler guard in place, and avoid  
hot areas of the engine.  
To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can  
burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler  
and rest of engine. DO NOT operate, idle or park  
the engine application in long dry grass or other dry  
ground cover.  
Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection  
G. Avoid Accidental Starts  
To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment  
always:  
• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it  
away from spark plug. See Figures 2 and 3.  
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire  
securely away from metal parts where arcing  
could occur.  
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the  
grounding post, if provided.  
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if  
engine is equipped with an electric starter.  
Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug  
• Turn off all engine switches.  
• Remove ignition key, if provided.  
H. Use Hearing Protection  
Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear  
hearing protection when operating an engine.  
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II. How to Get Service  
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  
2083  
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ENGINE  
MODEL:  
A. Engine Identification Decal  
A sample engine identification decal (See Figure 4.)  
indicates the engine’s model number, specification of  
engine and the date of manufacture (D.O.M.). Please look  
at the decal on your engine and fill in this information in the  
spaces provided for future reference.  
SPEC:  
D.O.M.:  
The engine identification 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 and/or CARB. To find the life period  
specification for your engine, please look on your engine’s  
decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks  
between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD. Match  
one of the following letters with the letter printed on your  
decal. For example, OV models are designated as “C” 250  
hours, “B” 500 hours, and “A” 1000 hours.  
Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal  
TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK  
B. Tecumseh Technician’s Handbook  
If you have a general understanding of internal combustion  
engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or  
engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician’s  
Handbook is available from your Authorized Tecumseh  
Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. This handbook covers  
repairs and adjustments NOT covered within this  
4 -CYCLE  
OVERHEAD VALVE  
ENGINES  
Operator’s Manual, and it is intended for individuals who  
have had adequate training, experience and who practice  
proper tool usage. Service procedures should be clearly  
understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh  
Engines. Order as part no. 695244A for OV models.  
Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the  
engine used on this power equipment. If repair or service is  
needed for anything other than the engine, contact the  
service source recommended by the equipment  
manufacturer.  
Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook  
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III. Oil and Fuel Specifications  
NOTES  
A. Oil  
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carry-  
over to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or  
damage.  
To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality,  
detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, See Table 1.  
DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on  
dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or  
damage.  
NOTES  
Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”.  
Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil  
consumption. SAE10W40 is NOT recommended.  
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for  
Tecumseh Oil.  
The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is 39 ounces or  
2-1/2 U.S. Pints (1.15 liters).  
Table 1. Recommended Oil Usage  
The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is 32 ounces or  
2 U.S. Pints (.94 liters).  
Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage  
Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your  
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.  
Straight Grade  
Tecumseh Part No.  
730225A or SAE 30  
B. Fuel  
Multi Grade  
Tecumseh Part No.  
730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10  
Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated  
automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the  
following components identified in Table 2.  
Synthetic  
Tecumseh Part No.  
730263 or SAE 0W30  
20OF  
32OF  
0OC  
80OF  
O
O
100 F  
0OF  
40OF  
60OF  
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.  
-20 F  
10OC  
20OC  
30OC  
40OC  
O
O
O
-30 C  
-20 C  
-10 C  
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left  
over from last season or stored for long periods.  
• NEVER mix oil with fuel.  
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood  
Alcohol).  
Table 2. Recommended Fuel  
Fuel Component  
Percentage  
The use of alternative fuels such as E85  
CAUTION  
or E20 are not recommended for use in  
Ethanol  
10%  
10%  
15%  
15%  
Tecumseh engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol  
content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance,  
and may cause internal engine damage.  
Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”)  
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)  
ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)  
NOTE  
Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from  
use of fuels, other than those listed in the Operator’s  
Manuals will not be considered warranty.  
IV. Before Starting Your Engine  
FULL  
Fill Between “FULL”  
and “ADD” Marks  
A. Checking Oil Level  
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:  
OK  
• Check oil level before each use and every 5  
operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil  
level more frequently during engine break-in.  
ADD  
• Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on  
dipstick. See Figure 6.  
• Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.  
Figure 6. Engine Oil Level  
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B. Filling Oil Sump  
1. Be sure engine is upright and level.  
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5
6
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. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Note  
oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “ADD” mark,  
slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See Figure 6, on  
page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions  
below.  
5. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten  
securely.  
1
2
6. Wipe away any spilled oil.  
C. Filling Fuel Tank  
An adult should fuel this engine.  
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7
!
WARNING  
3
NEVER allow children to refuel this  
engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and  
can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a  
spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent  
injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:  
1. Spark Plug  
2. Spark Plug Cap  
3. Spark Plug Wire  
4. Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick  
5. Air Intake Screen  
6. Air Filter  
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.  
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated  
area.  
7. Oil Filter (Optional)  
8. Carburetor  
3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.  
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel  
slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill  
fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to  
expand without overflowing.  
Figure 7. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick  
5. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel  
before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start  
engine. Move machine away from area of spillage.  
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors  
are gone.  
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V. Starting Your Engine  
An adult should start the engine.  
Only allow children to start engine if  
!
WARNING  
an adult has determined they are experienced and capable  
of such operation.  
If you are unable to start this engine  
!
WARNING  
after following instructions in this  
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:  
• DO NOT use starting fluid.  
Figure 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control  
• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or  
onto air cleaner.  
• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or  
onto air cleaner.  
STOP  
• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with  
spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug  
hole and ignite.  
STOP  
SLOW RUN  
FAST CHOKE  
Figure 9. Typical Engine Symbols  
This section contains starting instructions for electric and  
manual start engines. In order to locate the instructions that  
apply to your engine, first determine what type of starter  
you have. If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines  
with Electric Starters" instructions. If you have a manual  
recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters"  
instructions on page 8.  
NOTES  
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds  
each attempt  
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3.  
4. When engine starts:  
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.  
b. Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.  
A. Engines with Electric Starters  
Only one of the following two sections will apply to your  
engine. See Table 3.  
c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in  
“RUN” range.  
Table 3. Engine Sections with Electric Starters  
NOTES  
If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved  
to “FAST” position:  
If your engine has:  
Go to:  
Combined  
Section A.I  
a. Momentarily move combined control back to  
“CHOKE” position.  
Speed and Choke Control  
Independent  
Section A.II  
b. Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.  
Speed and Choke Controls  
c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in  
“RUN” range.  
I. Combined Speed and Choke Control  
If engine dies after combined control is moved to “FAST”  
position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine.  
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
5. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move  
combined control to “FAST” position and then start  
engine.  
2. Move combined control to “CHOKE” or “START” posi-  
tion (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See  
Figures 8 and 9.  
6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined  
control in “FAST” position, move combined control to  
“CHOKE” position and push button or turn key to start  
engine again.  
NOTE  
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move  
combined control to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE” or “START”  
position. See Figures 8 and 9.  
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.  
3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.  
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II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls  
Choke  
Control  
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
2. Move independent speed control to “FAST” position  
and set independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE”  
position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
See Figures 9 thru 11.  
Speed  
Control  
NOTES  
Generator and Water Pump applications may have the  
choke lever mounted on the engine. See Figure 12.  
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move  
independent speed control to “FAST” position and move  
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.  
Figure 10. Independent Speed and Choke Controls  
3. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.  
NOTES  
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds  
each attempt.  
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3.  
1
2
3
4. When engine starts:  
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.  
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
b. Next, move independent choke control to “1/2  
CHOKE” position until engine runs smoothly.  
c. Next, move independent choke control to “NO  
CHOKE” position.  
Figure 11. Choke Control Positions  
5. Finally, move independent speed control to desired  
speed in “RUN” range.  
NOTES  
If engine starts, but falters when independent choke control  
is moved to “NO CHOKE” position:  
a. Momentarily move independent choke control back  
to “FULL CHOKE” position.  
b. Next, move independent choke control to  
“1/2 CHOKE” position until engine runs smoothly.  
1
2
3
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
c. Finally, move independent choke control to “NO  
CHOKE” position.  
If engine dies after independent choke control is moved to  
“NO CHOKE” position, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart  
engine.  
Figure 12. Engine Mounted Choke Lever  
6. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move  
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position  
and start engine.  
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO  
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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.  
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in  
any other way  
.
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B. Engines with Recoil Starters  
If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric  
Starters" instructions on page 6. Only one of the following  
two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 4.  
Table 4. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters  
If your engine has:  
Go to:  
Combined  
Section B.I  
Speed and Choke Control  
Independent  
Section B.II  
Speed and Choke Controls  
Figure 13. Combined Speed and Choke Control  
I. Combined Speed and Choke Control  
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
STOP  
2. Move combined control to “CHOKE” or “START” posi-  
tion, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s instruc-  
tions). See Figures 13 and 14.  
STOP  
SLOW RUN  
FAST CHOKE  
Figure 14. Typical Engine Symbols  
NOTE  
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move  
combined control to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE” or “START”  
position. See Figures 13 and 14.  
When pulling starter rope, the rope  
!
WARNING  
can unexpectedly jerk back toward  
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully  
follow these instructions:  
3. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 15.  
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.  
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue  
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.  
c. Return rope slowly to original position.  
Figure 15. Recoil Starter  
NOTES  
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids  
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.  
5. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move  
combined control to “FAST” position and pull the starter  
rope.  
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3.  
6. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined  
control in the “FAST” position, move combined control  
to “FULL CHOKE” position and pull the starter rope  
again.  
4. When engine starts:  
a. Move combined control to “FAST” position.  
b. Next, move combined control to desired speed in  
“RUN” range.  
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.  
NOTES  
If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved  
to “FAST” position:  
a. Momentarily move combined control back to  
“CHOKE” position.  
b. Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.  
c. Finally, move combined control to desired speed in  
“RUN” range.  
If engine dies after combined control is moved to “FAST”  
position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine.  
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II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls  
Choke  
Control  
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
2. Move independent speed control to “FAST” position  
and set independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE”  
position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
See Figures 14, 16, and 17.  
Speed  
Control  
NOTES  
Generator and Water Pump applications may have the  
independent choke lever mounted on the engine. See  
Figure 18.  
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move  
independent speed control to “FAST” position and move  
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.  
Figure 16. Independent Speed and Choke Controls  
When pulling starter rope, the rope  
!
WARNING  
can unexpectedly jerk back toward  
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully  
follow these instructions:  
3. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 15.  
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.  
1
2
3
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue  
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.  
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
c. Return rope slowly to original position.  
NOTES  
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids  
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.  
Figure 17. Choke Control Positions  
If engine fails to start after 3 pulls repeat steps 2 thru 3.  
4. When engine starts:  
a. Move independent choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”  
position until engine runs smoothly.  
b. Next, move independent choke control to  
“NO CHOKE” position.  
5. Move independent speed control to desired speed in  
“RUN” range.  
1
2
3
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
NOTES  
If engine starts but falters when independent choke control  
is moved to “NO CHOKE” position:  
a. Momentarily move independent choke control back  
to “FULL CHOKE” position.  
Figure 18. Engine Mounted Choke Lever  
b. Next, move independent choke control to  
“1/2 CHOKE” position until engine runs smoothly.  
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  
c. Finally, move independent choke control to  
“NO CHOKE” position.  
If engine dies after independent choke control is moved to  
“NO CHOKE” position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart  
engine.  
6. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move  
independent choke control to “NO CHOKE” position  
and pull starter rope again.  
7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO  
CHOKE” position, move independent choke control to  
“FULL CHOKE” position and pull starter rope again.  
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VI. Stopping Your Engine and  
Short-Term Storage  
Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
To avoid unsupervised operation of  
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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.  
Figure 19. Oil Drain Plug Location  
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.  
VII. Maintenance  
An adult should perform maintenance  
!
WARNING  
on this engine. Only allow children to  
perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are  
experienced and capable of such operation.  
To prevent accidental starting when  
working on equipment, always:  
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• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it  
away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental  
Starts" instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue  
reading instructions below.  
Figure 20. Oil Filler Locations  
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely  
away from metal parts where arcing could occur.  
5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain  
plug. (See equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the  
grounding post, if provided.  
NOTE  
Used oil must be disposed of at a proper  
collection center.  
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first,  
if engine is equipped with an electric starter.  
6. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into  
an approved container. See Figure 19.  
• Turn off all engine switches.  
7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely.  
• Remove ignition key, if provided.  
8. Fill with recommended oil. See "III. Oil and Fuel Speci-  
fications" instructions on page 4. See "Table 1. Recom-  
mended Oil Usage" instructions on page 4. See Figure  
20. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
A. Checking and Changing Oil  
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:  
• Check oil level before each use and every 5  
operating hours when engine is warm. See "A.  
Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4.  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
9. Wipe away any spilled oil.  
10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding  
post, if provided. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts"  
instructions on page 2. See Figure 25, on page 15.  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
• Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50  
operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in  
extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should  
still be warm but NOT hot from recent use.  
11. Carefully re-connect spark plug wire to spark plug. See  
Figure 26, on page 15. Afterward, continue reading  
instructions below.  
1. Be sure you find the correct drain plug location, if  
present. (See equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
See Figure 19.  
NOTES  
The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed every 100  
operating hours or at least once a year.  
2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away  
from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts"  
instructions on page 2. Afterward, continue reading  
instructions below.  
The filter should be changed more often if the engine is  
operated in extremely dust or dirty conditions.  
Changing the oil filter requires that additional oil be added to fill  
the filter.  
3. Be sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely.  
4. Clean area around oil drain plug. See Figure 19.  
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a  
Tecumseh Oil Filter.  
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B. Removing Debris from Engine  
5
Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Discard  
grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas:  
• Levers and Linkage  
• Cooling Fins  
• Air Intake Screen  
• Air Inlet  
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3
• Guards  
Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct  
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 21.  
NOTES  
Before removing air cleaner cover see "III. Filter Removal/  
Installation" instructions on page 12. Special care should be  
taken to prevent damage when removing air cleaner cover.  
See Figure 21. Afterward, continue reading instructions  
below.  
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1. Cooling Fins  
2. Levers and Linkage  
3. Air Inlet  
DO NOT bend levers and linkage with fingers.  
See Figure 22.  
4. Air Cleaner Cover  
5. Air Intake Screen  
1. Remove air cleaner cover and filters. See Figure 21  
2. Remove debris from air inlet, air cleaner cover and air  
intake screen.  
Figure 21. Debris Locations  
3. Inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If  
either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter"  
instructions on page 12 or see "II. Servicing Paper Fil-  
ters" instructions on page 12. Afterward, continue read-  
ing instructions below.  
4. Replace air cleaner cover and filters.  
C. Spark Plug  
Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours.  
1. Clean area around spark plug.  
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.  
3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec-  
trodes are:  
• Pitted  
Figure 22. Linkage and Lever Bending  
• Burned  
• Fouled with Deposits  
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3
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set  
gap to—.030 in. (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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a  
Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug.  
1
1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap  
2. Electrodes  
3. Porcelain  
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9. Install cover by pushing down onto body securely.  
10. Install wings nuts and tighten securely.  
D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner  
Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent  
premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine  
without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air  
cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced.  
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ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt  
accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam  
Pre-Filter" instructions and/or see "II. Servicing Paper  
Filters" instructions on this page.  
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a  
Tecumseh Air Cleaner.  
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I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter  
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Clean foam pre-filter every 3 months or every 25 operating  
hours. Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions.  
After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning  
instructions below:  
1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press  
(DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.  
2. Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.  
3. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until  
completely dry.  
1. Body  
NOTE  
DO NOT oil foam pre-filter.  
2. Paper Filter  
3. Fasteners  
4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter.  
4. Foam Pre-Filter  
5. Air Cleaner Cover  
6. Wing Nuts  
II. Servicing Paper Filters  
Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once  
a year or every 100 operating hours; more often if used in  
extremely dusty conditions. Replacement filters are  
available at an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.  
Figure 24. Air Cleaner Components  
E. Carburetor  
NOTE  
DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter.  
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your  
nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine  
performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to  
7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher  
elevations, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing  
Dealer.  
III. Filter Removal/Installation  
1. Remove wing nuts from air cleaner cover. See Figure 24.  
2. Remove air cleaner cover while lifting upward then  
outward.  
3. Remove fasteners.  
F. Engine Speed  
4. Remove and inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt  
accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing  
Foam Pre-Filter" instructions or see "II. Servicing Paper  
Filters" instructions. Afterward, continue reading  
instructions below.  
To avoid serious injury or death, DO  
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NOT modify engine in any way.  
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway  
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER  
tamper with factory setting of engine governor.  
5. Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly.  
Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory  
can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE  
WARRANTY.  
6. Install paper filter (see equipment manufacturer’s  
instructions).  
7. Install fasteners.  
8. Install foam pre-filter (see equipment manufacturer’s  
instructions).  
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G. Adjustments  
IX. Storing Your Engine  
A. Short Term/Seasonal Storage  
I. Clean Engine  
DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings  
are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are  
needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing  
Dealer.  
Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover  
and/or blower housing. Discard grass clippings, dirt and  
debris from the following areas:  
VIII. Transporting Your Engine  
NEVER transport this engine inside  
• Cooling Fins  
• Air Intake Screen  
• Levers  
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another vehicle or in any enclosed  
space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or  
spilled fuel may ignite.  
• Linkage  
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close  
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the fuel shut off valve, if equipped,  
and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle, such as  
an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck.  
• Guards  
• Carburetor  
• Head  
If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport  
the engine upright in a closed vehicle, follow these steps  
for emptying the fuel tank before transporting:  
Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling, correct  
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.  
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available  
suction device designed for use with gasoline.  
II. Fuel Storage  
NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel  
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DO NOT pour fuel from engine or  
siphon fuel by mouth.  
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tank inside a building with potential  
sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters,  
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Failure to do so may  
result in an explosion and result in death or serious injury.  
2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container,  
being careful to avoid spilling.  
3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.  
NEVER leave the engine  
unattended when it is running and  
NOTES  
If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and/or an approved gas  
container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for  
more than 15-30 days, prepare it for short term/seasonal  
storage. See "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 14.  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
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NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.  
If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season,  
without gasoline stabilizer, it will gradually deteriorate. Also,  
if it is stored in the engine’s gas tank without gasoline  
stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum  
deposits, a clogged fuel system and will void your warranty.  
Prepare the fuel for extended storage. See "B. Extended  
Storage" instructions on page 14. Afterward, continue  
reading instructions below.  
If you operate the engine during all 4 seasons, it is NOT  
necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore.  
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III. Fuel System  
B. Extended Storage  
I. Draining Fuel  
To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel  
system in the following method below:  
NOTES  
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. This product is available from your  
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.  
Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from  
carburetor. See "I. Clean Engine" instructions on page 13.  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is  
NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from  
your carburetor. See "A. Short Term/Seasonal Storage"  
instructions on page 13. Afterward, continue reading  
instructions below.  
Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure  
to do so may result in equipment damage.  
It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from carburetor.  
To avoid severe injury or death,  
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or  
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IV. Fuel Treatment  
siphon fuel by mouth.  
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
1. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank  
by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO  
NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.  
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer  
to allow it to reach carburetor.  
2. Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is  
consumed.  
NEVER store the engine with fuel in  
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the fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.  
NEVER leave the engine  
unattended when it is running and  
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NEVER run engine in enclosed areas.  
NOTE  
3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder  
Bore" instructions on page 15.  
Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can  
empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Draining Fuel"  
instructions.  
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II. Oil Cylinder Bore  
When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel  
may spray from spark plug hole. To  
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prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these  
instructions:  
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away  
from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts"  
instructions on page 2. See Figures 25 and 26. After-  
ward, continue reading instructions below.  
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire  
securely away from metal parts where arcing  
could occur.  
Figure 25. Typical Spark Plug Connection  
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the  
grounding post, if provided.  
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if  
engine is equipped with an electric starter.  
• Turn off all engine switches.  
• Remove ignition key, if provided.  
2. Remove spark plug.  
3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug  
hole.  
Figure 26. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug  
4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from  
spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is  
pulled.  
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass  
Fires  
NOTES  
For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5.  
For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step  
6.  
Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark  
arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of  
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or  
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or  
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped  
with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be maintained in  
effective working order by owner and/or operator.  
5. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a  
full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil  
throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during  
storage.)  
6. Install spark plug.  
To determine if your engine has a spark arrester, locate the  
muffler on your engine. For example, the muffler discharge  
will have a spark arrester cover that reads “Tecumseh  
Screen Type 36085”.  
7. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding  
post, if provided.  
8. Carefully re-connect spark plug wire before attempting  
to start engine. See Figures 25 and 26.  
If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may  
purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing  
Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced  
to allow the spark arrester to be installed.  
III. Oil  
Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months. See  
"A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 10.  
IV. Battery  
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper  
battery storage, if present.  
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XI. Maintenance Intervals  
Table 5. 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,  
consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer,  
for additional information.  
Procedure  
Time  
After First 2 hrs.  
When Engine is Warm  
Change  
Oil  
5 hrs.  
Or  
Before Each Use  
Check  
Oil  
Level  
ALWAYS promptly follow all maintenance intervals listed in  
this manual. See Table 5.  
5 hrs.  
Or  
Before Each Use  
Clean  
Cooling  
Fins  
25 hrs.  
Or  
3 mos.  
Clean  
Foam  
Pre-Filter  
50 hrs.  
Or  
3 mos.  
Change  
Oil  
100 hrs.  
Or  
Seasonally  
Replace  
Paper and Oil  
Filter  
100 hrs.  
Or  
Seasonally  
Check  
Spark  
Plug  
200 hrs.  
Or  
Seasonally  
Replace  
Spark  
Plug  
First Scheduled Maintenance  
After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm  
1. Change Oil  
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Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance  
Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use  
Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance  
1. Clean Foam Pre-Filter  
1. Check Oil Level  
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Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance  
1. Change Oil  
Every 100 Hours or Seasonally  
1. Replace Paper Filter  
2. Replace Oil Filter  
3. Check Spark Plug  
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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT  
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the  
California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Power  
Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California  
Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off-road  
engine. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines  
must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s  
stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later  
model year engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the  
time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road  
engines. Tecumseh Power Company will warrant the emission  
control system on your small off-road engine for the periods of  
time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect,  
unapproved modification, or improper maintenance of your small  
off-road engine.  
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to a  
Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered  
Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or  
Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as a problem  
exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable  
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.  
Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an  
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and/or Tecumseh Power  
Company, c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, WI  
53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call  
1-800-558-5402].  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations  
under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”)  
which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant  
to California law. Tecumseh Power Company also provides to  
original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power Company engines  
the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New  
Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules. The  
Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New  
Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh  
Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back cover of the  
Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new Tecumseh Power  
Company engines. 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 Power Company Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall  
apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Power  
Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both  
the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty  
describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new  
engine.  
Your emission control system may include parts such as the  
carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system,  
crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control  
system. Also included may be the compression release system  
and other emission-related assemblies.  
Where  
a
warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Power  
Company will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you  
for diagnosis, parts and labor.  
MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL  
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE  
Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California  
small off-road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter  
noted. 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  
Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power  
Company Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting  
warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of sale  
to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any charges for  
making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and  
from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is  
performed. The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or  
loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine  
or any part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty  
work.  
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  
Manual, but Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty  
solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide  
written evidence of the performance of all scheduled  
maintenance.  
As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be  
aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty  
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has failed  
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved  
modifications.  
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and  
responsibilities, you should contact Tecumseh Power Company at  
1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.  
Revised July, 2005  
IMPORTANT!  
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”.  
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY  
Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995  
and later model year California small off-road engines (for other  
states, 1997 and later model year engines):  
5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which  
leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS  
Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic  
work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service  
Outlet.  
A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later  
model year California small off-road engines (for other states,  
1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty  
Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is  
delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue  
for 24 consecutive months thereafter.  
6. Tecumseh Power Company shall be liable for damages to  
other original engine components or approved  
modifications proximately caused by a failure under  
warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS  
Warranty.  
B. GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:  
Tecumseh Power Company warrants to the original, end-use  
purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each  
subsequent purchaser that each of its small off-road engines  
is:  
7. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power  
Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission-  
related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for  
such emission-related parts.  
1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all  
applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources  
Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5,  
Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code, and  
8. Any Tecumseh Power Company authorized and approved  
emission-related replacement part may be used in the  
performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair  
and will be provided without charge to the owner. Such  
use shall not reduce Tecumseh Power Company ECS  
Warranty obligations.  
2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at  
any time during the ECS Warranty Period, will cause a  
warranted emissions-related part to fail to be identical in all  
material respects to the part as described in the engine  
manufacturer’s application for certification.  
9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to  
modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine.  
Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient  
grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim.  
Tecumseh Power Company shall not be liable hereunder  
for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power  
Company engine caused by the use of such an  
unapproved add-on or modified part.  
C. THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSION-  
RELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS:  
1. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not  
scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the  
Operator’s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS  
Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS  
Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by  
Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4  
below. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS  
Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS  
Warranty Period.  
EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:  
1. Carburetor Assembly including internal components:  
a) Carburetor gaskets  
b) Intake pipe  
2. Air Cleaner Assembly including components:  
a) Air filter element  
2. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled  
only for regular inspection as specified in the Operator’s  
Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A  
statement in such written instructions to the effect of  
“repair or replace as necessary”, shall not reduce the ECS  
Warranty Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under  
the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of  
the ECS Warranty Period.  
3. Ignition System including components:  
a) Spark plug  
b) Ignition module  
c) Flywheel assembly  
4. Exhaust System including components:  
3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled  
for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator’s  
Manual, shall be warranted for the period of time prior to  
the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the  
part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part  
shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power  
Company according to Subsection 4 below. Any such  
emissions-related part repaired or replaced under the ECS  
Warranty, shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS  
Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement  
point for such emissions-related part.  
a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped)  
b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped)  
c) Exhaust manifold (if so equipped)  
5. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components  
a) Breather connection tube  
6. Evaporative Control System including components:  
a) Fuel line(s)  
b) Fuel filter  
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.  
c) Canister (if so equipped)  
d) Fuel tank (if so equipped)  
e) Fuel fill cap (if so equipped)  
Revised July, 2005  
IMPORTANT!  
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”.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES  
AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES  
For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, Tecumseh Power Company will, at its option as  
the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is found, upon examination by any  
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. This Limited  
Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or  
(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. At the time warranty service is requested, evidence must  
be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from the  
place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in  
connection with the transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED  
BY A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered  
Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, 900 North  
Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499.  
(4)  
(5)  
“CONSUMER USE”  
“COMMERCIAL USE”  
Warranty  
Category  
(A)  
Within  
U.S.A. and Canada  
90 Day  
Outside  
Within  
U.S.A. and Canada  
No Warranty  
1 Year  
Outside  
U.S.A. and Canada  
U.S.A. and Canada  
No Warranty  
1 Year  
(1)  
90 Day  
(1)  
(B)  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(1)  
(C)  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(2)  
(D)  
2 Years  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(E)  
2 Years  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(3)  
(3)  
(H)  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(3)  
(3)  
(3)  
(K)  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
1 Year  
(7)  
(M)  
3 Years  
3 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(1) 2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive  
1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.  
(2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.  
(3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.  
(4) For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.  
(5) For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.  
(6) The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal. One letter in the  
engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation.  
(7) Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important  
Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.  
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.  
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations, or  
promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY,  
MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART(S)  
THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO  
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE,  
LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON-USE. Some states do not allow  
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not  
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-to-state.  
Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with  
respect to any Tecumseh product or parts. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on  
behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.  
Revised January, 2004  
!
WARNING  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known  
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other  
reproductive harm.  
Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA  
Telephone: 1-800-558-5402  
181-1132-14  
(English) 12/01/06  
 

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