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TECUMSEH LEV 80 - 120 Operator's Manual Four - Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air - Cooled Important Notice ! Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii L General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I1 . How to Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ill . Oil and Fuel Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IV . Before Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 V Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VL Stopping Your Engine and Short - Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VII . Maintenance and Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 VIII . Seasonal Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IX . Preventing Forest , Brush and Grass Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ) ( - Quick Maintenance Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Emission Control System Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 XI . Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 181 - 1215 - 14 ( English ) 01101102
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IMPORTANT NOTICE7 SAFETY DEFINITIONS Statements in this manual preceded by the following words are of special significance : or WARNING indicatesa potentiallyhazardous situationwhich if not avoided , could result in death or sadous injury . NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in italic type . It is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next page and wear the appropdate safety equipment . Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to read thisOperator's Manual . Follow these basic rules for your per - sonal safety : • Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference . • Read it carefully and familiadze yourself with operating , maintenance , components and safety instructions . Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certifiedto comply with California and U . S . EPA emission regulations for SORE ( Small Off Road Equipment ) , are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline , and include the following emission control systems : ( EM ) Engine Modification and ( TWC ) Three - way Catalyst ( if so equipped ) . Tecumseh Website Visit the Tecumseh website at : www . TecurnsehPower . com Pageii ' 181 - 1215 - 14
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• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank General Safety Precautions inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters , clothes dryers , electdc motors , etc . • NEVER removefuel cap or add fuel when engine is running . Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this • Allowengine to cool before refueling . material thoroughly before using this engine . • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors . Fill fuel tank Failure to do so can result in serious injury or outdoorsin a well - ventilatedarea , death . Call Tecumseh Products Company at 1 - 800 - 558 - 5402 if you have any questions . • DO NOT smoke while refuelingtank . • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container A . Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning to store and dispense fuel , All engine exhaust • DO NOT attempt to pourfuel from engine . Empty fuel tank by running engine . ide , a deadly gas . Breath - containscarbon monox - . . _ ' . Lk " . . . 1 _ b ' . ' . . . ; . _ _ , @ _ r _ . _ C . Transporting Engine ing carbonmonoxide can . , _ , ' * . . _ . t _ Ll _ ' JV _ _ . = % ' _ ; . ' _ . . _ . , ; • - . < _ ' < . _ . _ . . : _ cause headaches , _ . : . _ _ - . ) _ . WDI _ ; _ _ . , . : . . . i . . " DO NOT transportengine withfuel intank . Fuel vapor or dizziness , drowsiness , " _ _ : ' - * " " " " : Z _ " spilledfuel may ignite . nausea , confusionand " _ ll _ l _ _ D . Avoid Other Fires eventuallydeath , To reduce the risk of fire , keep all materials that can bum , Carbon monoxide is a colorless , odorless , tasteless gas includinggrass and leaves , away from muffler and the rest of which may be present even if you do not see or smell any the engine . engine exhaust . Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidlyand you can quickly be overcome and unable E . Stay Away from Hot Surfaces to save yourself . Also , deadly levels of carbon monoxide can The mufflerand other engine parts linger for hoursor days in enclosed or poorly - ventilated become extremely hot duringoperation areas . If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide and remain hot after the engine has poisoning , leave the area immediately , get fresh air , and stopped . Toavoid severs bums on SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT . contact , stay away from these areas . To prevent serious injury ordeath from carbon monoxide : F . Do Not Modify Engine • NEVER run engine indoors . Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust withfans or open windows To avoid serious injury or death , DO NOT modify engine in and doors , carbon monoxide can rapidlyreash any way . NEVER tamper with the factory setting of engine dangerous ( evels . governor . Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE • NEVER run engine in poorty - ventilatedor partially WARRANTY . enclosed areas such as barns , garages , base - ments , carports , under dwellings , or in pits . G . Avoid Accidental Starts • NEVER run engine outdoorswhere engine exhaust To prevent accidental startingwhen workingon equipment , can be drawn intoa building through openings such always disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from as windows and doors . spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post . B . Avoid Gasoline Fires H . Stay Away from Rotating Parts Gasoline ( fuel ) vapors are highlyflammable and Never operate engine withcovers or guards can explode . Fuel vapors can spread and be removed . Rotatingparts can cause severe ignited by a spark or flame many feet away injury . Keep hands , feet , hair , jewelry and from engine . To prevent injury or death from clothingaway from all moving parts . fuel fires , follow these instructions : 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 1
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- il . How to Get Service Table 1 . Recommended Engine Oil For engine adjustments , repairs or warranty service not Teml _ ratm'e , . - . . Recp _ m _ covered m this manual , contact your nearest Autbonzed Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . It sslisted Jnyour Yellow Pages Straight Above 32 ° F ( PC ) Tecumseh Part No . under " Engines , Gasohne " Grade 730225A A sample decal ( see below ) located on your engmne , indm - OR cates your engme's model number , specffpcat _ onof engine SAE 30W and the date of manufacture ( D O M ) . Please look at the decal on your engine and fill m thinsmformatmonm the Multt 0 ° F to 32 ° F ( - 18 ° C to 0 ° C ) Tecumseh Part No . spaces below for future reference . Grade 730226A ENGINE _ , _ ' _ _ = _ ' _ = _ OR MODEL - - _ , _ = _ B , _ , , _ _ _ SAE 5W30 SPEC SAE 10W SAE 0W30 Below 0 ° F ( - 18 ° C ) DOM The D O M . Decal includesengme life specifications for B . Fuel the emissions - related useful hfeperiod of your engine . Th _ speriod relates to the emission compliance hfeas Use unleaded regular , unleaded premium or reformulated certified by EPNCARB . To fred the hfe penod specifica - automotwe fuel only . You may use gasohne containing the tion for your engine , please look on your decal and find followmg components identtfted m Table 2 the letter enclosed by quotation marks _ n - between the • DO NOT use leaded fuel . words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD Matchoneofthe • Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left following letters with the letter pnnted on your D . O . M . over from last season or stored for long penods . Decal " " C " 125 hours , " B " 250 hours , " A " 500 hours • NEVER mJx od wJth fuel if you have a general understanding of internal • DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol ( Wood combustion engines and wtsh to repair and Alcohol ) service your engine and / or engine emtss _ on control systems yourself , a Techn _ cran's Handbook Is available from your Authonzed Table 2 . Recommended Fuel Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Thts handbook covers repamrsand adjustments not covered Fuel Component Percentage wtthln thinsmanual . Order as part no 692509 10 % Ethanol Tecumseh manufactures and is responsmbleonly for the engine used on this power equmpment If repair or service is needed for anythmg other than the engine , contact the Grain Alcohol ( " Gasohor ' ) I 10 % servmcesource recommended by the equrpment manu - facturer . 15 % MTBE ( Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ) III . Oil and Fuel Specifications ETBE ( Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether ) 15 % A . Oil To operate engme you need to use a clean , hrgh quahty , detergent o11For recommended eng = neotl , See Table 1 NOTES Be sure onglnal container is marked A P / Servtce ' SL SJ ' " Using mulhgrao'e Od above 32 ' F ( 0 _ C ) w _ flincrease od consump # on SAEIOW40 Is not recommended The od sump capacity ts 21 ounces or 1 - 1 , ' 4 U S pints ( 62hterS ) Tecumseh spectal - formulated ofls are avaflable at your Authonzed Tecumseh Serv _ ctng Dealer 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 2
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IV , Before Starting Your Engine A , Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage , it is importantto : FULLI • Check oil level every 5 operatinghoursand before each use . Check oil level more frequently dudng engine break - in . _ _ ill between " Full " and " ADD " Marks • Keep oil level between " FULU ' and " ADD " marks ADDI on dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without dipstick . See Figure 1 . • Insure oil fill cap / plug is tightened securely . NOTES Do not overfilloil filler . Doing so may result in oil carry - over Figure 1 . Engine Oil level to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage . Do not allow oil level to fall below the " ADD " mark on dip - 3 4 stick . Doingsomayresultin equipmentmaffunctionordam - 2 5 age . Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for 6 Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers . B . Filling Oil Sump 7 Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick 8 If your engine has on oil fill cap go to step f . If your engine has an oil fill plug see " Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick " instructions . 1 9 1 . Be sure engine is updght and level . 2 . Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick 1 . Spark Plug Cap clean . See Figure 2 . 2 . Spark Plug Wire 3 . Screw oil fill cap back into oilfiller tube , Tighten 3 . Oil Fill Cap securely . 4 . Starter Cord Handle 4 . Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube . Note 5 . Fuel Fill Cap oil level . If oil reading on dipstick is below " ADD " mark , slowly add oil to reach " FULL " level . See Figure 1 . 6 . Air Cleaner 5 . Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube . Tighten 7 . Primer securely . 8 . Carburetor 6 . Wipe away any spilled oil . 9 . Muffler C . Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick ( Oil fill Plug ) If your engine has an oil fill plug go to step 1 . If your engine Figure 2 . Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick has an oil fill cap see " Oil FillCap With Dipstick " instruc - tions . 1 . Be sure engine is upright and level . 2 , Clean area around oil fill plug . See Figure 3 . 3 . Unscrew oil fill plug . 4 . Add oil to overflow point , making sure to avoid spilling . 5 . Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole . Tighten se curely . 6 . Wipe away any spilled oil . Figure3 . Engine With Oil Fill Plug 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 3
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C . Filling Fuel Tank A . Engines with Electric Starters Gasoline ( fuel ) vapors are highlyflam - Only one of the followingthree sectionswill apply to your mable and can explode . Fuel vapors can engine . See Table 3 . spread and be ignitedby a spark or flame many feet away Table 3 . Engine Sections With Electric Starter from engine . To prevent injuryor death from fuel fires , follow these instructions : 1 . Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling . Primer Bulb Only Section A . I 2 . Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well - ventilated Choke Only Section A . II area . 3 . Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap . Primer Bulb and Choke Section A . III See Figure 2 . 4 . Usingan approved redGASOLINE container , add fuel I . Engine Without Choke and With Primer Bulb slowly , being careful to avoid spilling . DO NOT overfill fuel tank . Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to 1 . To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning , make sureengine is outdoorsin a welI - venfllatedarea . expand without overflowing . 5 , Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilledfuel 2 . Move engine throttle control to " FAST " if present ( see before startingengine . If fuel is spilled DO NOT start equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figure 4 or 5 . engine . Move machine away from area of spillage . Avoidcreatingany source of ignitionuntilfuel vapors are gone , 2 j 3 V . Starting Your Engine IJri _ _ If you are unable to start thisengine after following instructionsin this manual , i contact your AuthorizedTecumseh Servicing Dealer . To avoid sedous bum injudesor damage to your engine , DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshootthis engine in any other way . For example : • DO NOT use startingfluid . • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner . • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetoror onto air cleaner . 1 . Electric Start Switch • DO NOT operate engine or pullon starter ropewith spark plug removed . Fuel can sprayfrom spark plug 2 . Engine Throttle Control hole and ignite . 3 . Equipment Control This section containsstartinginstructionsfor several differenttypes of engines . In orderto locate the instructions Figure 4 . Typical Engine Control that apply to your engine , first determine what type of starter you have . If you have an electric startersee " A . Engines with Electdc Starters " instructions . If you have a manual recoil starter see " B . Engines with Recoil Starters " instructions . STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOICE PRIMER Figure 5 . Typical Engine Symbols Page 4 181 - 1215 - 14
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I . Engine Without Choke and With Primer Bulb ( Continued ) 3 , When starling a cold engine , push primerbulb firmly with your thumb 3 times , allowing pdmer bulbto return 2 completely to originalposition between pushes . See Figure 6 . NOTES Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times . DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown . Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction . 1 4 . Operate equipment control to release engine brake or 7 clutch if present ( see equipment manufacturer's 1 . Spark Plug Cap instructions ) . See Figure 4 . 2 . Spark Plug Wire NOTE 3 . Starter Cord Handle DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds 4 . Air Cleaner each attempL 5 . Primer 5 . Push starter button or turn ignition switchkey to 6 . Carburetor start engine . . 7 . Muffler When engine starts , release starter button or ignition switch key . Figure 6 . Engine Components 7 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again . 8 . if engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 7 , contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way . II . Engine With Choke and Without Primer Bulb 1 . To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning , make sure engine . . d is outdoors in a wen - ventilated area . 2 , Move engine throttle control to " CHOKE - " or " START " if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figures 7 , 8 or 9 . NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown , move en - Figure 7 . Start / Choke Control Position gine throttle control to " FAST " instead of " CHOKE " or " START " 6 . When engine starts : position . See Figures 7 , 8 or 9 . a . Release starter button or ignitionswitch key . 3 . Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch , if present ( see equipment manufacturer's b . Move engine throttle control to " FAST " position . instructions ) . See Figure 4 . See Figures 7 , 8 or 9 . NOTE c . Next , move engine throttlecontrol to desired DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds speed in " RUN " range . each attempt . NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is 4 . Push starter button or turn ignitionswitch key to moved to " FAST " position : start engine . 5 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps a . Move engine throttle control back to " CHOKE " thru 4 and try again . posffion . 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 5
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. b . Next , move engine throttle control to " = FAST " position . 2 If engine dies after engine throttlecontrol is moved to " FAST " position , repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine . 7 . If engine fires but does notcontinue to run , move engine throttle control to " FAST " positionand start engine . 1 8 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the = FAST " position , move engine throttle control to = CHOKE " positionand start engine . g , If engine does not start after following steps 1 thro 8 , 1 . Electric Start Switch contact your AuthorizedTecumseh Servicing Dealer . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshootthis engine in 2 . Engine Throttle Control any other way . 3 . Equipment Control IlL Engine With Choke and Primer Bulb Figure 8 . Typical Engine Control In Temperatures above 40 ° F ( - 5 ° C ) : Follow instructionsin Section A . I ( Engine with Primer Bulb and Without Choke ) . In Temperatures below 40 ° F ( - 5 ° C ) : RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER 1 . To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning , make sure engine is outdoorsin a well - ventilatedarea . Figure 9 . Typical Engine Symbols 2 . Move engine throttle controlto " CHOKE " or " START " if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . a . Move engine throttle control back to " CHOKE " See Figures 7 , 8 or 9 . position . 3 . When startinga cold engine , push primer bulb firmly b . Next , move engine throttle control to " ' FAST " withyour thumb 3 times , allowingprimer bulb to position . return completelyto originalpositionbetween pushes . See Rguro 6 . ff engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to " FAST " NOTES position , repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine . Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 7 . If engine fires but does not continueto run , move with your thumb 5 times . engine throttlecontrol to = FAST " positionand start DO NOT use choke orprimer to restarta warm engine after a engine . short shut - down . Doing so will flood the engine and may result 8 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts inthe " FAST " in equipment malfunction . position , move engine throttle control to " CHOKE " 4 . position and start engine . Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present ( see equipment manufacturer's 9 . If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8 , instructions ) . See Figure 4 . contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . 5 . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to any other way , start engine . 6 . When engine starts : a . Release starter button or ignition switch key . b . Move engine throttle control to " FAST " position . See See Figures 7 , 8 or 9 . b . Next , move engine throttle control to desired speed in " RUN " range . NOTES ff engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to " FAST " position : Page 6 181 - 1215 - 14
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B . Engines with Recoil Starters 3 Only one of the followingthree sections will apply to your engine . See Table 4 . 1 Table 4 . Engine Sections With Recoil Starter Section B . I Primer Bulb Only Section B . II Choke Only Pdmer Bulb and Choke Section B . III 1 . Starter Cord Handle 2 . Engine Throttle Control I . Engine Without Choke and With Primer Bulb 3 . Equipment Control 1 . To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning , make sure engine is outdoorsin a well - ventilatedarea . Figure 10 . Typical Engine Control . Move engine throttlecontrolto = FAS " £ ' if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figures 7 , gor 10 . 3 . When startinga cold engine , push primer bulb firmly withyour thumb 3 times , allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes . See Figure 6 . NOTES Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 5 times . DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shut - down . Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction . 4 . Operate equipment controlto release engine brake or clutchif present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figure 10 . Wj _ _ When pullingstarter rope , the rope can unexpectedlyjerk back toward engine causing sedous injury . To avoid this dsk , carefully follow these instructions : 5 . Grasp starter cord handle . See Figure 10 . a . Pull rope out slowlyuntil you feel drag . b . Without allowing the rope to retract , continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke . c . Retum rope s / ow / yto original position . NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism . 6 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again . 7 . If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6 , . contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way . 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 7
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II . Engine With Choke and Without Primer Bulb IlL Engine With Choke and Primer Bulb 1 . To avoid carbon mono _ ddepoisoning , make sure engine In Temperatures above 40 ° F ( - 5 ° C ) : is outdoorsin a well - ventilatedarea . Follow instructionsin Section Aol ( Engine with Primer Bulb 2 . Move engine throttlecontrolto " CHOKE " or " START " and Without Choke ) . if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . In Temperatures below 40 ° F ( - 5 ° C ) : See Figures 7 , 9 or 10 . 1 . To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning , make sureengine NOTE is outdoorsin a well - ventilatedarea . If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown , move en - 2 . Move enginethrottle controlto " CHOKE " or " START " gine throttle control to " FAST " iostead of " CHOKE " or " START " if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . position . See Figures 7 , 9 or 10 . See Figures 7 , 9 or 10 . 3 . Operate equipment controlto release engine brake or 3 . When startinga cold engine , push primer bulb firmly clutch , if present ( see equipment manufacturer's with your thumb 3 times , allowingpdmer bulbto retum instructions ) . See Figure 10 . completely to original positionbetween pushes . See Figure6 . _ ' _ _ When pullingstarter rope , the rope can unexpectedlyjerk back toward engine NOTES causing sedous injury . To avoid this dsk , carefullyfollow Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly these instructions : with your thumb 5 times . 4 . Grasp starter cord handle . See Figure 10 . DO NOT use choke or primerto restart a warm engine after a a . Pull rope out slowly untilyou feel drag . short shutdown . Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction . b . Without allowing the rope to retract , continue pulling rope with one rapidfull arm stroke . 4 . Operate equipment controlto release engine brake or c . Retum rope slowlyto odginalposition . clutch , if present ( see equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figure 10 . NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids I _ 1 _ When pulling starter rope , the rope can unexpectedlyjerk back toward engine potential damage to the recoil mechanism . causing serious injury . To avoid this dsk , carefully follow 5 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 these instructions : thru 4 and try again . 5 . Grasp starter cord handle . See Figure 10 . 6 . When engine starts : a . Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag . a . Move engine throttle control to " FAST ' position . b . Without allowingthe rope to retract , continue b . Next , move engine throttle control to desired speed pullingrope withone rapidfull arm stroke . in " RUN " range . c . Return rope slowlyto odginal position . NOTES NOTE ffengine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids to " FAST " position : potential damage to the recoil mechanism . a . Move engine throttle control back to " CHOKE " 6 . When engine starts : position . a . Move engine throttle controlto " FAST " position . b . Next , move engine throttle control to " FAST " position . b . Next , move engine throttlecontrolto desired speed in " RUN " range . ff engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to " FAST " NOTES position , repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine . If enginestartsbutfalters when enginethrottle controlis moved 7 . If engine fires but does not continueto run , move to " FAST " position : engine throttlecontrol to " FAST " positionand start engine . a . Move engine throttle control back to " CHOKE " 8 . If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the " FAST " position . position , move engine throttle controlto " CHOKE " b . Next , move engine throttle control to " FAST " position and start engine . position . 9 , If engine dies after engine throttle control moved to " FAST " If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8 , contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . position , repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in 7 . If engine fires but does not continue to run , move any other way . engine throttle control to = FAST " position and start Page 8 engine . 181 - 1215 - 14
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. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the = FAST " 2 position , move engine throttlecontrol to " CHOKE " position and start engine . g . If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8 , contact your AuthorizedTecumseh Servicing Dealer . DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way . VI . Stopping Your Engine and Short - Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instmc - tions . 1 . Grounding Post 2 . Spark Plug Wire I _ _ Never store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential 3 . Spark Plug sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters , clothes dryers , electdc motors , etc . Figure 11 . Spark Plug / Grounding Post VII . Maintenance and Adjustments I _ 1 _ To prevent accidental startingwhen working on equipment , always discon - nect spark plug wire and keep it way from spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post . See Figure 11 . The mufflerand other engine parts FJ _ _ become extremely hot duringoperation and remain hot after the engine has stopped . To avoid severe bums on contact , stay away from these areas . A . Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage , it is important to : • Check oil level after every 5 operatinghourswhen engine is warm and before each use . See " Checking Oil Level " instructions . Change oil after first 2 operatinghoursand every 50 operating hours thereafter ; more often ifoperated in Figure 12 . Oil Drain Plug Locations extremely dusty or dirty conditions . Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use . 1 . Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if present . ( See equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . See Figure 12 . 2 . Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post . See Figure 11 . 3 . Make sure the gas cap is on and is tightened securely . 4 . Clean area around oil drain plug . See Figure 12 . 5 . Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug , tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine . ( See equipment manufacturer's instructions ) . 6 . Remove oil drain plug and drain oil . See Figure 12 . 7 . Installoil drain plugand tighten securely . Figure 13 . Oil Filler Locations 8 . Fillwith recommended oil . See Page 2 . See Figure 13 . 9 . Wipe away any spilled oil . 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 9
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B . Removing Debris from Engine Before each use , remove grass clippings , dirt and debris from the followingareas : • Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage Removing debris will insure adequate cooling , correct engine 3 speed and reduce the risk of fire . See Figure 14 . C . Spark Plug 1 . Cooling Fins Check spark plugyearly or every 100 operating hours . 2 . Air Intake Screen 1 . Clean area around spark plug . 3 . Levers and Linkage 2 . Remove and inspect spark plug . 3 . Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec - Figure 14 . Debris Locations trodes are : • Pitted 2 3 • Burned • Fouled with deposits 4 . Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to . 030 ( 0.76mm ) if necessary . See Figure 15 . 5 . Install spark plug and tighten securely . NOTE 1 A resistorsparkplug must be used for replacement ( Tecumseh part no . 35395 , or Champion part no . RJ - 19LM ) . 1 . . 030 ( 0.76mm ) Gap 2 . Electrodes D . Cleaning / Replacing Air Cleaner 3 . Porcelain Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent prema - ture engine wear and failure . NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine . Your air cleaner Figure 15 . Resistor Spark Plug periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced . To do this , you first need to determine the type of air cleaner on your 3 . Wrap in a clean cloth and press ( DO NOT twist ) until engine . Your engine will be equipped with one of the follow - completely dry . ing air cleaners ; Type A , B , C , D or E . Follow instructions 4 . for the air cleaner type that resembles your model . Saturate with engine oil and press ( DO NOT twist ) to distribute oil . NOTE 5 . Remove excess oil . Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaner Part Numbers . II . Servicing Paper Filters Paper filterscannot be cleaned and must be replaced once I . Servicing Foam Filters a year or every 100 operatinghours ; more often if used in Clean and re - oilfoam filters every 3 months or every 25 extremely dustyconditions . Replacement filters are operating hours . Clean and re - oildaily if used inextremely available at a Authorized Tecumseh ServicingDealer . Follow dusty conditions . After removing the filter , follow these the instructionsnext to the drawing of your air cleaner to cleaning instructionsbelow : remove and replace it . 1 . Wash in warm water and detergent solutionthen NOTE press ( DO NOT twist ) untilall dirt is removed . DO NOTput oil onor clean a paper filter . 2 . Rinse thoroughly until water is clear . Page 10 181 - 1215 - 14
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D . Cleaning / Replacing Air Cleaner ( Continued ) 4 a . Type " A " Air Cleaner 3 1 , PreSScover release buttonand liftcover upward . See Figure 16 . 2 2 . Inspect filter for discolorationor dirt accumulation . If 4 either is present , service the air cleaner . 3 . Clean insideof cover and body thoroughly . 4 . installfilter ( s ) in body . 5 . Push cover downwardon body and preSSuntilcover locks with body tab securely . 6 1 7 1 . Cover Release Button 8 2 . Foam / Screen Filter ( optional ) 3 , Foam Filter 4 , Tab 5 , Cover 6 . Slot 7 , Body 8 . Body Tab Figure 16 . Air Cleaner Type " A " Assembly 4 b . Type " B " Air Cleaner 1 . Remove cover by pullingtab = A " away frombody while liftingcover upward . See Figure 17 . 2 . Inspect filter ( s ) for discolorationor dirtaccumulation . If either is present , see " Servicing Filters " instructions . 7 2 3 . Clean insideof cover and body thoroughly . 4 . Installfoam filter ( s ) and new paper filter ( s ) in body 1 8 where applicable . 1 . Tab " B " 5 . Installcover by hookingslotof coverover tab " B " on body . 2 . Foam Filter 6 . Push cover down , snappingcover onto bodysecurely . 3 . Slot 4 . Optional Paper Filter 5 . Cover 6 . Tab " A " 7 . Foam Filter 8 , Body Figure 17 . Air Cleaner Type " B " Assembly 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 11
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c . Type " C " Air Cleaner 3 4 5 1 . Tum coverto left ( counterclockwise ) and remove it and paper filterfrom flange . See Figure 18 . 2 . Discard filter . 3 . Clean cover and flange thoroughly . 4 . Installnew paper filter into cover . 2 5 . Positioncover and filter against flange with tab on cover inserted into lower left comer of slot inflange . 1 6 . Push coverfirmly against flange and turn to right ( clock wise ) as far as it will go , 7 . Be sure retainers are locked around flange . 1 . Retainer 2 . Slot 3 . Flange 4 . Paper Filter 5 . Tab 6 . Cover Figure 18 . Air Cleaner Type " C " Assembly d . Type " D " Air Cleaner 1 . Remove cover by pullingtab = A " away from bodywhile liftingcover upward . See Figure 19 . 3 2 . Inspect filter ( s ) for discolorationor dirt accumulation . If either is present , see " Servicing Filters " instructions . 7 2 3 . Clean insideof cover and body thoroughly . 4 . Installfoam filter ( s ) and new paper filter if present . 5 . installcover by hookingslotof cover over tab " B " on body . 6 . Push cover down , snappingcover onto body securely . 1 . Tab " B " 2 . Foam Filter 3 . Slot 4 . Cover 5 . Tab " A " 6 . Paper Filter 7 . Body Figure 19 . Air Cleaner Type " D " Assembly Page 12 181 - 1215 - 14
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e . Type " E " Air Cleaner 2 3 4 1 . Tum coverto dght ( clockwise ) to remove . See Figure 20 . 2 . Remove paper finer from flange . 3 . Discardfilter . 4 . Clean cover and flange thoroughly . 5 . Insert new paper filter intocover . 6 . Line up tabs on cover withslots on flange . 7 . Push cover firmly against flange and turn to left ( counter clockwise ) untilcover lockssecurely in place . 8 . Secure cover and be sure it is in verticalposition . E . Carburetor 1 . Paper Filter If you think your carburetor needs adjusting , see your 2 . Slot nearest AuthorizedTecumseh Servicing Dealer . Engine 3 . Flange performance should not be affected at altitudesup to 7,000 4 . Tabs feet ( 2,134 meters ) . For operationat higherelevations , contact your AuthorizedTecumseh ServicingDealer . 5 . Cover F . Engine Speed Figure 20 . Air Cleaner Type " E " Assembly To avoid sedous injuryNEVER tamper withthe factory settingof engine governor . Running the engine faster than Method 1 the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY . NOTE Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA - FRESH TM or G . Engine Stopping Mechanism Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System _ This engine is equipped witha federally - Cleaner as acceptable methods of minimizing formation of mandated mechanism which stopsthe fuel gum deposits during storage . Both products are avail - engine and mower blade . To avoid sedous injuryor death as able from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer . a resultof contactwith the mower blade , donot interfere with or bypass this mechanism . Parts of the mechanism 1 . Add fuel preservative / stabilizer according to manufacturer's instructions . may be subject to wear and must be checked once a year by an AuthorizedTecumseh Servicing Dealer . Inthe event 2 . Run engine at least 10 minutesafter adding stabilizer the mechanism fails for any reason , you must not use the to allow itto reach carburetors . engine untilcorrected by an Authodzed Tecumseh Servicing NOTES Dealer . Always follow mix ratio found onstabilizer container . Failure VIII . Seasonal Storage to do so may result in equipment damage . If engine is to be unusedfor more than a month , prepare DO NOT drainstabilizer from carburetor . Doing so may result engine as indicatedbelow : in gum deposits and / or corrosionand cause equipment real - function . A . Fuel System Fuel stored in the tank willgradually detedorate , leaving gum deposits which will clog the carburetor or fuel system . To avoid these problems , treat the fuel system inone of the two following methods : 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 13
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VIII . Seasonal Storage ( Continued ) Instead of using a fuel preservative / stabilizer , you can empty the fuel tank as follows : Method 2 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 . Drain remaining fuel from carburetor by pressing up on bowl drain if present . See Figure 21 . Bowl Drain Carburetor B . Oil Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months . See " A . Figure 21 . Draining Carburetor Checking and Changing Oil " instructions under " VII . Maintenance and Adjustments " . IX . Preventing Forest , Brush and C . Lubricating Cylinder Bore Grass Fires I _ j _ _ When lubricating cylinder bore , fuel may Local , state and federal laws may require use of a spark spray from spark plug hole . To prevent arrester to prevent fires . For example , it is a violation of sedous injury from fuel fires , follow these instructions : California Public Resources Code ( section 4442 ) to use or 1 . Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from operate engine on any forest - covered , brush - covered or spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post . unimproved grass - covered land unless engine is equipped See Figure 11 . with a spark arrester . Spark attester must be maintained in 2 . effective working order by owner and / or operator . Remove spark plug . To determine if your engine has a spark arrester , locate the 3 . Squirt 1oz . ( 30ml ) of clean engine oil into spark plug muffler on your engine . For example , the muffler discharge hole . will have a spark arrester cover that reads " Tecumseh 4o Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from Screen Type 36085 " . spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is If your engine does not have a spark arrester , you may pulled . purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing 5 . Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a Dealer . In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced full arm stroke . Repeat once . ( This will distribute oil to allow the spark arrester to be installed . throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage . ) X . Quick Maintenance Chart 6 . Install spark plug . NOTE Connect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine once engine is out of storage . PROCEDURE : Checkoil level D . Battery See equipment manufacturer's instructions for proper • • Changeoil battery storage if present . Cleanfoam filter O Replacepaperfilter Checksparkplugs Replacesparkplug Cleancoolingfins Page 14 181 - 1215 - 14
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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U . S . Environmental Protection Agency ( " EPA ' ) , the Califomia You are responsible for preeenting your small off - road engine to Air Rasourcas Board ( = CARB ' ) and Tecumseh Products Co . are a Tecumsah Authorized Service Outlet ( any Tecumseh ) leased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Registered Service Dealer , Tecumseh Authorized Service Systems Warranty on your new small off - mad engine . In Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor ) as soon California , new 1995 and later small off - road engines muSt be as a problem exists . The warranty repaim should be completed designed , built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti - in a reasonable amount of time , not to exceed 30 days . 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 . Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh Products Co . will warrant the emission control system Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer or by contacting on your small off - road engine for the periods of time listed below , Tecumseh Products Co . , c / o Service Manager , Engine and provided there has been no abuse , neglect , unapproved Transmission Group Service Division , 900 North Street , Grafton , modification , or improper maintenance of your small off - road W153024 - 1499 . Telephone 1 - 262 - 377 - 2700 [ or in USNCanada engine . call 1 - 800 - 558 - 5402 ] or see your local telephone yellow pages under " Engines , Gasoline " for the name , address and telephone Your emission control system may include parts such as the number of a Authorized Tecumseh Servioing Dealer near you . carburetor , ignition system and exhaust system . Also included may be the compression release system and other emission - related assemblies . IMPORTANT NOTE Where a warrantable condition exists , Teoumseh Products Co . This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations will repair your small off - road engine at no cost to you for under the Emission Control System Warranty ( = ECS Warranty _ ) diagnosis , parts and labor . which is provided to you by Tecumseh Products Co . pursuant to California law . Tecumseh Products Co . also provides to odginal purchasers of new Tecumseh Products Co . engines . The MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL Tecumseh Products Co . Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Engine and Electronic Ignition Modules ( " Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty ' ) which is enclosed with all new Tecumseh Products Co . engines on a separate sheet . The ECS Warranty Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year applies only to the emission control system of your new engine . California small off - road engines are warranted for two years as To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS hereinafter noted . In other states , 1997 and later model year Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty , the ECS engines are also warranted for two years . If , duringsuch warranty Warranty shall apply except in any circumstancos in which the period , any emission - ralated part on your engine is defective in Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty may provide a longer warranty materials or workmanship , the part will be repaired or replased period . Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co . by Tecumseh Products Co . Warranty descdbe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine . OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Products Co . Authorized Servicing Dealer . At the time of requesting As the small off - road engine owner , you are responsible for the warranty service , evidence must be presented of the date of performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's sale to the odginal purchaser . The purohaser shall pay any Manual , but Tecumseh Products Co . will not deny warranty solely charges for making service calls and / or for transporting the due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written products to and from the place where the inspection and / or evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance . warranty work is performed . The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the As the small off - road engine owner , you should , however , be transportation of any engine or any part ( s ) thereof submitted for aware that Tecumseh Products Co . may deny you warranty inspection and / or warranty work . coverage ifyour small off - road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse , neglect , improper maintenance or unapproved If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and modifications . responsibilities , you should contact Tecumseh Products Co . at 1 - 262 - 377 - 2700 or in USNCanada call 1 - 800 - 558 - 5402 . Revised October , 2001 181 - 1215 - 14 Page 15
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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY 5 . The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which Emission Control System Warranty ( " ECS Warranty " ) for 1995 leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS and later model year California small off - road engines ( for other Warranty is in fact defective , provided that such diagnostic states , 1997 and later model year engines ) : work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet . A . APPLICABILI : ! ' Y : This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later 6 . Tecumseh Products Co . shall be liable for damages to model year California small off - road engines ( for other states , other original engine components or approved 1997 and later model year engines ) . The ECS Warranty Pedod modifications proximately caused by a failure under shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is warranty of an emission - related part covered by the ECS delivered to its original , end - use purchaser , and shall continue Warranty . for 24 consecutive months thereafter . B . GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE : Tecumseh 7 . Throughout the ECS Warranty Pedod , Tecumseh Products Co , shall maintain a supply of warranted emission - related Products Co . warrants to the original , end - use purchaser of parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent emission - related parts . purchaser that each of its smaU off - road engines is : 8 . Any Tecumseh Products Co . authorized and approved 1 . Designed , built and equipped so as to conform with all emission - related replacement part may be used in the applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair pursuant to itsauthodty inChapters 1 and 2 , Part 5 , Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code , and and will be provided without charge to the owner . SuchS use shall not reduce Tecumseh Products Co . EC Warranty obligations . 2 . Free from defects in materials and workmanship which , at any time during the ECS Warranty Pedod , will cause a 9 . Unapproved add - on or modified parts may not be used to warranted emissions - related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine modify or repair a Tecumseh Products Co . engine . Such manufacturer's application for certification . use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim . Tecumseh Products Co . shall not be liable hereunder for C . The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions - related parts failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Products on your engine , as follows : Co . engine caused by the use of such an unapproved 1 . add - on or modified part . Any warranted , emissions - related parts which are not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance inS the Owner's Manual shall be warranted for the EC EMISSION - RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE Warranty Period . If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period , it shall be repaired or replaced by FOLLOWING : Tecumseh Products Co . according to Subsection 4 below . Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty 1 . Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period . a ) Fuel filter b ) Carburetor gaskets 2 . Any warranted , emissions ~ related part which is scheduled c ) Intake pipe only for regular inspection as specified in the Owner's Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Pedod . A statement in such wdtten instructions to the effect of " repair 2 . Air Cleaner Assembly or replace as necessary ' , shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period . Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS a ) Air filter element Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period . 3 . Ignition System , including : 3 . Any warranted , emissions - related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner's a ) Spark plug Manual , shall be warranted for the period of time prior to b ) Ignition module the first scheduled replacement point for that part . If the c ) Flywheel assembly part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement , the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co . according to Subsection 4 below . Any such emissions - 4 . Catalytic Muffler ( if so equipped ) related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty , shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty a ) Muffler gasket ( if so equipped ) Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for b ) Exhaust manifold ( if so equipped ) such emissions - related part . 4 . Repair or replacement of any warranted , emissions - related 5 . Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service a ) Breather connection tube Outlet . Page 16 181 - 1215 - 14
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ENGINE WARRANTY PERIOD Xl . Warranty Information CONSUMERUSE + Warranty requirements for engines sold outside of the USA may vary from WARRANTY WITHIN USA & OUTSIDE USA & country to country . For warranty details for your specific country , contact your national Tecumseh Service Distdbutor . If help is needed in locating your nats > nal CATEGORY - CANADA CANADA service distdbutor , you may contact Tecumsab cJoIntemational Service Coordinator , 90 day 90 day Engine & Transmission Group Service Division , 9 ( : O North Street , Grafton , Wiscensin 1 year 1 year USA 53024 - 1499 . Telephone is 1 - 262 - 377 - 2700 or in USA / Canada call 1 - 800 - 558 - Ic ) 2 years 1 } , ear 54 ( _ . ( D ) 2 years 2 years * * 2 years0 " 2 years 2 ' n 1 2 ' n 10 " 2 ' n 10 " 2 ' n 10 " ( K ) For the time pedod shown below from the date of pumhase , Tecumseh Products Company will , at its option as the exclusive remody , either repair or replace for the COMMERCIALUSE - H - original purchaser , free of charge , any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is WARRANTY WITHIN USA & OUTSIDE USA & found , upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer to be CATEGORY ~ CANADA CANADA DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND / OR WORKMANSHIP , except as provided below . This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER ( i ) anyTecumseh engine or part ( s ) thereof ( A ) NO Warran _ NO Warmn _ used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and ! or used on any commercial or ( B ) 1 year 1 year rental track , or ( ii ) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new Tecumseh engines or pads or by normal wear , accidents , improper maintenance , 1 year 1 year improper use or abuse of the product , or failure to follow the instructions contained { ! } 1year 1year 1 year 1 year 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 } _ { 1year 1year 2 ' n 10 " 1 year 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 odginal purchaser . Any charge for making service calls and / or for transporting any engine or pad ( s ) thereof * 2 years on engine , 10 years ( the first 5 years covedng parts and labor only ; the to and from the place where the inspection and / or warranty work is performed is second 5 years covedng parts only ) on electronic ignition . payable solely by the purchaser . The purchaser is responsible for any damage or • • 1 year for Australian / New Zealand for rotary mower engines . incurred in connection with the transpadation of any engine or part ( s ) thereof + For puqx _ es of this warranty policy , = consumer use " shall mean consumer's submitted for inspection and / or warranty work . WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY personal , residential , household use by the otiginal retail purchaser . BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICING DEALER . + + For puq _ ses of this warranty policy . " commercial use " shall mean all other uses Warranty service can be arranged by contac _ ng either a Tecumseh Authodzod including use for commercial , income producing , or rental purposes . Service Outlet ( any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer , Tecumseh Master Service ~ " the engine warranty category of your engine can be beterminod by revmw of the Dealer , Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor , or Tecumseh Central Warehouse engine model number on the = Important Engine Information " Decal . One letter in Distributor ) or by contacting Tecumseh c / o Service Manager , Engine and Transmis - the engine model number will be preceded by the word WARRANTY : and sion Group Service Division , 900 North Street , Grafton , Wisconsin 53024 - 1499 . surrounded by parens ( A ) , ( S ) . ( C ) , ( D ) , ( E ) , ( H ) or ( K ) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation . IN CALIFORNIA ONLY , THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMI _ CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES . Nsgher Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties , representations , or ) romises , 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE , TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART ( S ) THEREOF , SHALL BE MMITEB IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED . IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE MABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL , CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND / OR EXPENSES . 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 Ingal dghts and you may also have ether legal dghts which vary from state * to - stata . RevisedOctober2 , 001 " AWARNING , CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 | PpT _ i _ ngine exhaust from this product contains I ch'en _ icals known to the State of California to cause I _ , cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm . ) TECUMSEH _ ' = > r , , m _ P _ ' f _ ompany - : iEngine & Transmission Group • Grafton , Wisconsin 53024 - 1499 • USA . ; Telephone : 1 - 800 - 558 - 5402 Visit us at : www . TecumsehPower . corn 181 - 1215 - 14 ( English ) 01 / 01 / 02