Tecumseh Automobile Parts OV358EA User Manual

Operator’s Manual

Engine Ope ator’s M nual

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-

5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional

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

to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.

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

www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.

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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

20^OF

32^OF

0^OC

80^OF

100 F

0^OF

40^OF

60^OF

• DO NOT use leaded fuel.

-20 F

10^OC

20^OC

30^OC

40^OC

-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%

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:

• 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.

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.

6. Wipe away any spilled oil.

C. Filling Fuel Tank

An adult should fuel this engine.

WARNING

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.

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. “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.

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. “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

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.

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:

WARNING

• 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

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

• 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.

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

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. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

Figure 23. Spark Plug

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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.

NOTES

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.

I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

DO NOT pour fuel from engine or

siphon fuel by mouth.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

WARNING

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

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,

call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com

for additional information.

Procedure

Time

After First 2 hrs.

When Engine is Warm

Change

Oil

5 hrs.

Before Each Use

Check

Oil

Level

ALWAYS promptly follow all maintenance intervals listed in

this manual. See Table 5.

5 hrs.

Before Each Use

Clean

Cooling

Fins

25 hrs.

3 mos.

Clean

Foam

Pre-Filter

50 hrs.

3 mos.

Change

Oil

100 hrs.

Seasonally

Replace

Paper and Oil

Filter

100 hrs.

Seasonally

Check

Spark

Plug

200 hrs.

Seasonally

Replace

Spark

Plug

First Scheduled Maintenance

After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm

1. Change Oil

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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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

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

2. Clean Cooling Fins

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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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

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

Every 200 Hours or Seasonally

1. Replace Spark Plug

Date_______________Owner/Dealer

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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

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)

Revised January, 2004

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