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... 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-887-14 (English) 6/01/08 Preventing Forest... Engine 4 V. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 10 VII. OV490EA (OHV140-180) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Storing Your Engine ...
... 16 California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-887-14 (English) 6/01/08 Preventing Forest... Engine 4 V. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 10 VII. OV490EA (OHV140-180) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Transporting Your Engine 13 IX. Storing Your Engine ...
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CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE...
CAUTION Indicates a potential situation which are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is placed in this manual, contact your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE...
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... or death. To prevent serious injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are properly guarded, DO NOT use this engine is running . B. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. See Figure 1 on page 2. ..., carbon monoxide can quickly be ignited by mouth. C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should fuel this engine. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Small containers are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide...
... or death. To prevent serious injury or death from fuel fires, follow these parts are properly guarded, DO NOT use this engine is running . B. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. See Figure 1 on page 2. ..., carbon monoxide can quickly be ignited by mouth. C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5. • An adult should fuel this engine. Remove ignition key, if equipped. Small containers are experienced and capable of such operation. • To avoid unsupervised operation of carbon monoxide...
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...could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in such applications....hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts...
...could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in such applications....hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. F. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in serious injury or death. Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on fun-carts, go-karts...
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...handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Register... or service is responsible only for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the engine used on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is needed for anything other than...
...handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is available from your engine. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Register... or service is responsible only for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the engine used on your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is needed for anything other than...
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...ADD Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 6. In addition, you need to operate properly. Service "SL/SJ". For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT... containing the components identified in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. IV. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in equipment malfunction or damage. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is marked A.P.I. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended...
...ADD Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 6. In addition, you need to operate properly. Service "SL/SJ". For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT... containing the components identified in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption. IV. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in equipment malfunction or damage. The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is marked A.P.I. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended...
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.... DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Air Intake Screen 5. B. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Stop engine and allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. NOTE For recommended fuel, see Table 2 and "III. Move machine away from oil filler tube... cap from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. 4 5 3 2 1 1. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Spark Plug...
.... DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Air Intake Screen 5. B. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Stop engine and allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. NOTE For recommended fuel, see Table 2 and "III. Move machine away from oil filler tube... cap from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are gone. 4 5 3 2 1 1. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before refueling. 2. Spark Plug...
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... continue to run, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "B. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric ...into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP...
... continue to run, move combined control to "CHOKE" position and push button or turn ignition switch key (see "B. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3. 4. NOTES DO NOT operate an electric starter for several different types of starter you have an electric ...into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control 1. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP...
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... control to "NO CHOKE" position. II. If engine fails to start engine. 7. c. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to...position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure...
... control to "NO CHOKE" position. II. If engine fails to start engine. 7. c. "1/2 CHOKE" Position 3. b. If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to...position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) to start or troubleshoot this engine in the "NO CHOKE" position, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. 5. "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure...
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... a short shutdown, move combined control to desired speed in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Table 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "FAST" position and pull the starter rope. 6. Move combined control to the recoil mechanism. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the ...Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Only one rapid full arm stroke. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. If engine fails to start after combined control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to "FULL CHOKE" position and pull the starter...
... a short shutdown, move combined control to desired speed in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Table 4. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is moved to "FAST" position and pull the starter rope. 6. Move combined control to the recoil mechanism. WARNING When pulling starter rope, the ...Air-Cooled 181-887-14 Only one rapid full arm stroke. Combined Speed and Choke Control STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE Figure 14. If engine fails to start after combined control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to "FULL CHOKE" position and pull the starter...
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...thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. See Figure 18. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position... choke control to "NO CHOKE "position. Grasp starter cord handle. b. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move independent choke control to start...
...thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. "NO CHOKE" Position 2. See Figures 14, 16, and 17. See Figure 18. If engine fails to start after a short shutdown, move independent speed control to "FAST" position and move independent choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position... choke control to "NO CHOKE "position. Grasp starter cord handle. b. Without allowing the rope to the recoil mechanism. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move independent choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Finally, move independent choke control to start...
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... approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Be sure the fuel fill cap is on this engine. See Figure 19. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and "Table 1" on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and...oil. 10. A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be disposed of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from grounding post, if provided. 11. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of...
... approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug. (See equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Be sure the fuel fill cap is on this engine. See Figure 19. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions and "Table 1" on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and...oil. 10. A. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 9. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be disposed of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from grounding post, if provided. 11. WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of...
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...Linkage and Lever Bending 2 3 NOTE A resistor spark plug must be taken to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Remove air cleaner cover and filters. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and...cover, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Clean area around spark plug. 2. Check electrode gap with fingers. Remove debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug...
...Linkage and Lever Bending 2 3 NOTE A resistor spark plug must be taken to -.030 in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Spark Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Remove air cleaner cover and filters. Inspect filter(s) for replacement. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" and...cover, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Clean area around spark plug. 2. Check electrode gap with fingers. Remove debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Replace spark plug...
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... at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. G. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on or clean a paper filter. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean... clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. F. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Servicing Paper Filters...
... at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. G. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on or clean a paper filter. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter Clean... clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. F. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. After removing the pre-filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. Servicing Paper Filters...
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...in an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. Storing Your Engine A. II. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid spilling. 3. See "B. WARNING fuel by using a commercially ...open trailer or open vehicle and have an open bed of fire. See "IV. If you DO NOT have to transport the engine upright in enclosed areas to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for extended storage. To avoid serious injury ...
...in an open vehicle, such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Transporting Your Engine WARNING NEVER transport this engine inside a building with gasoline. Storing Your Engine A. II. Doing so may ignite leading to avoid spilling. 3. See "B. WARNING fuel by using a commercially ...open trailer or open vehicle and have an open bed of fire. See "IV. If you DO NOT have to transport the engine upright in enclosed areas to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for extended storage. To avoid serious injury ...
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... least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to drain stabilized gas from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean Engine" instructions on stabilizer container. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is NOT necessary to allow it is available from carburetor. NOTE Instead of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as an ...
... least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to drain stabilized gas from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Clean Engine" instructions on stabilizer container. This product is running engine until the remaining fuel is NOT necessary to allow it is available from carburetor. NOTE Instead of using ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as an ...
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... ml) of a spark arrester to Step 6. 5. Repeat once. (This will have a spark arrester, you may require use or operate engine on page 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any forest-... instructions for proper battery storage if machine is pulled. For example, it away from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure...
... ml) of a spark arrester to Step 6. 5. Repeat once. (This will have a spark arrester, you may require use or operate engine on page 10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from fuel fires, follow these instructions: 1. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on any forest-... instructions for proper battery storage if machine is pulled. For example, it away from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. Typical Spark Plug Connection Figure...
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...unable to extend the life of the most important things that you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. ALWAYS... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean ...
...unable to extend the life of the most important things that you can do to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your TecumsehPower engine. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information. ALWAYS... promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm Check Oil Level Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean Cooling Fins Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Clean ...
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...the inspection and/or warranty work . OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off-road engine owner, you are located on your small off-road engine for transporting the products to you by TecumsehPower Company. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your small off ...-road engine at the time of your country. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed. Telephone ...
...the inspection and/or warranty work . OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off-road engine owner, you are located on your small off-road engine for transporting the products to you by TecumsehPower Company. IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your small off ...-road engine at the time of your country. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed. Telephone ...
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...by the ECS Warranty. 7. TecumsehPower Company shall not be different for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Crankcase Breather Assembly including ... Warranty Period shall begin on or modified part. A statement in the Operator's Manual, shall be used to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Ignition System including...
...by the ECS Warranty. 7. TecumsehPower Company shall not be different for that references "Emissions Regulations". 181-887-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Crankcase Breather Assembly including ... Warranty Period shall begin on or modified part. A statement in the Operator's Manual, shall be used to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations. 9. Ignition System including...