Tecumseh Th139sa User Manual

Operator’s Manual  
TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP(HSK600-870)  
Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled  
Table of Contents  
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20  
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21  
Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com  
Register Your TecumsehPower Engine  
Maintenance Tips  
On-Line Store  
Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer  
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• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors  
in a well-ventilated area.  
I. General Safety Precautions  
• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.  
! WARNING  
• Use only an approved red GASOLINE container  
to store and dispense fuel. TecumsehPower  
Company 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.  
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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call  
1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for  
additional information.  
• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by  
mouth. To empty the fuel tank, see "I. Draining Fuel"  
instructions on page 14.  
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning  
C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling  
and Maintenance  
All engine exhaust contains  
carbon monoxide, a deadly  
gas. Breathing carbon  
The manufacturer of the equipment 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.  
TecumsehPower Company recommends the following:  
monoxide can cause  
headaches, dizziness,  
drowsiness, nausea, confusion  
and eventually death.  
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 "B. Filling Fuel  
Tank" instructions on page 5.  
• An adult should perform maintenance on this  
engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on  
page 11. Only allow children to perform mainte-  
nance if an adult has determined they are  
experienced and capable of such operation.  
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:  
• 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 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.  
To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine,  
especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended  
when it is running. Remove ignition key, if equipped.  
• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust  
can be drawn into a building through openings such  
as windows and doors.  
D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts  
NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft  
or flywheel. See Figure 1 on page 2.  
B. Avoid Gasoline Fires  
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 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.  
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:  
• 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.  
• NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine  
is running.  
• NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill  
cap removed.  
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.  
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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. TecumsehPower  
Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines  
for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized  
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402,  
or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.  
Figure 1. DO NOT Use Without Flywheel Guard  
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,  
STAY AWAY from hot areas of  
engine. DO NOT operate the engine  
without the muffler guard in place,  
if equipped.  
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  
engine powered equipment in long dry grass or  
other dry ground cover.  
Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug  
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 a DC electric starter.  
Figure 3. Typical Spark Plug Connection  
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.  
• 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, contact your nearest  
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them  
TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for  
additional information.  
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Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com  
Register Your TecumsehPower Engine  
Maintenance Tips  
On-Line Store  
Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer  
ENGINE  
MODEL:  
A. Engine Identification Decal  
A sample engine identification decal is located in the next  
column and indicates the engine’s model number,  
specification and date of manufacture (DOM). See Figure 4.  
SPEC:  
DOM:  
NOTES  
Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal  
Please look at the decal on your engine.  
Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for  
future reference.  
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.  
• TH models are designated as “C” 50 hours,  
“B” 125 hours, “A” 300 hours.  
B. 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  
Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook  
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. This  
handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered  
within this 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  
TecumsehPower engines.  
• Order as part #694988 for TH models.  
TecumsehPower Company 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.  
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B. Fuel  
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications  
Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated  
automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the  
components identified in Table 3.  
A. Oil  
To operate your engine you need to use a clean, high  
quality, 2-cycle oil mixed with fuel at a ratio of 50:1. For  
recommended mixture ratio of fuel and oil, see Tables 1  
and 2. See "A. Mixing Fuel and Oil" instructions. Afterward,  
continue reading instructions below.  
• DO NOT use leaded fuel.  
• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left  
over from last season or stored for long periods.  
NOTES  
• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol  
(Wood Alcohol).  
Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or FASO FC  
classified oil is recommended.  
The use of alternative fuels such as E85  
or E20 are NOT recommended for use in  
CAUTION  
A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is not  
available. See Table 2 and "A. Mixing Fuel and Oil"  
instructions. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with high  
alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine  
performance, and may cause internal engine damage.  
Special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized  
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.  
NOTE  
.
Damage and/or performance problems that occur from use  
of fuels other than those listed in the Operator’s Manuals will  
not be considered warranty.  
Table 1. Fuel Mix Chart – Mixture Ratio 50:1  
U.S.  
S.I. Metric  
Petrol  
IV. Before Starting Your Engine  
Gas  
Oil  
Oil  
A. Mixing Fuel and Oil  
1 Gal.  
2 Gal.  
5 Gal.  
2-1/2 oz.  
5 oz.  
4 Liters  
8 Liters  
20 Liters  
80 ml  
160 ml  
400 ml  
NEVER store engine with fuel in the  
WARNING  
fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may  
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.  
13 oz.  
Table 2. Fuel Mix Chart – Mixture Ratio 32:1  
U.S.  
S.I. Metric  
Petrol  
NOTES  
DO NOT mix fuel and oil directly in fuel tank.  
Gas  
Oil  
Oil  
Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC  
classified oil is recommended.  
1 Gal.  
2 Gal.  
5 Gal.  
4 oz.  
8 oz.  
4 Liters  
8 Liters  
20 Liters  
125 ml  
250 ml  
625 ml  
A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is not  
available. See Table 2.  
20 oz.  
TecumsehPower synthetic and special-formulated oils are  
available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing  
Dealer.  
Table 3. Recommended Fuel  
Fuel Component  
Percentage  
1. Be sure container is outdoors and in a well-ventilated  
area.  
Ethanol  
10%  
10%  
15%  
15%  
Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”)  
2. Fill approved clean red GASOLINE container with 1/4  
of recommended fuel amount. See Tables 1, 2 and 3.  
MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)  
ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)  
3. Add required amount of recommended oil to fuel. See  
4. Screw cap onto container.  
5. Shake container vigorously.  
6. Unscrew cap from container.  
7. Fill container with remainder of recommended fuel. See  
Tables 1, 2 and 3.  
8. Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil.  
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B. Filling Fuel Tank  
C. Check the Following Items  
An adult should fuel this engine.  
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:  
WARNING  
NOTE  
Be sure equipment is in neutral before attempting to start  
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
1. Be sure ignition switch on engine or equipment is in  
“ON”, “RUN” or “START” position, if present (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions).  
1. Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.  
2. Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated  
area.  
2. Be sure air vent on fuel fill cap, if present (see equip-  
ment manufacturer’s instructions) is free of debris.  
Be sure air vent screw, if present (see equipment  
manufacturer’s instructions) on fuel fill cap is open.  
3. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.  
NOTE  
For recommended mixture ratios of fuel and oil, see Tables  
instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading  
instructions below.  
V. Starting Your Engine  
To avoid serious injury or death, an  
WARNING  
adult should start this engine. Only  
allow children to start engine if an adult has determined  
they are experienced and capable of such operation.  
4. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel  
mixture slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT  
overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel  
to expand without overflowing.  
If you are unable to start this engine  
WARNING  
after following instructions in this  
manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage  
to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot  
this engine in any other way. For example:  
5. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel  
before starting engine. If fuel mixture is spilled DO NOT  
start engine. Move machine away from area of spillage.  
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors  
are gone.  
• DO NOT use starting fluid.  
• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor.  
• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor.  
NOTE  
Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a  
genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Failure  
to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 6.  
• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with  
spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug  
hole and ignite.  
Front View  
STOP  
STOP SLOW  
Figure 7. Typical Engine Symbols  
NOTE  
RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER  
Bottom View  
Figure 6. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s)  
If engine is remotely controlled (see equipment  
manufacturer’s instructions) your equipment may have one  
or more of the following engine symbols. See Figure 7.  
This section contains starting instructions for several  
different types of 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  
If you have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Engines with  
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A. Engines with Electric Starters  
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Some electric starters are equipped  
with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power  
Cord and Plug designed to operate on a 120V AC  
household current. It must be properly grounded at all  
times to avoid the possibility of injury or death from  
electrical shock.  
3
WARNING  
2
1
a. Determine if your house wiring has a Ground Fault  
Interrupted (GFI) Three-Wire Grounded System;  
If you are not sure ask a Licensed Electrician.  
120V AC  
b. If your house wiring does not have a GFI Three-Wire  
Grounded System, DO NOT USE THIS ELECTRIC  
STARTER UNDER ANY CONDITION.  
c. If your house wiring is grounded and a GFI  
Three-Prong Wall Receptacle is not available at  
the location where your starter will be used, one  
must be installed by a Licensed Electrician BEFORE  
USING THE ELECTRIC STARTER.  
5
3
2
4
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
1
NOTES  
If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated  
electric starter, proceed to step 3.  
220V AC  
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord  
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 8.  
For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate  
grounded extension lead available locally.  
1. Power Cord to Outlet  
2. Switch Box  
2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.  
3. Starter Button  
4. Schuko Plug  
3. Plug end of power cord into outlet.  
4. Move choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 9  
on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions  
below.  
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine  
Figure 8. Electrical Applications  
5. Use equipment according to instructions listed in the  
table and notes below. See Table 4. See Figure 10 on  
page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
Table 4. Priming Methods  
TH  
Above 32°F (0°C)  
No priming required.  
0°F to 32°F  
(-18°C to 0°C)  
May require pushing primer bulb  
firmly with your thumb 3 times.  
Below 0°F (-18°C) May require pushing primer bulb  
firmly with your thumb 5 times.  
NOTES  
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a  
short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may  
result in equipment malfunction.  
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds  
each attempt.  
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6. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.  
NOTE  
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6.  
7. When engine starts:  
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.  
3
1
b. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”  
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 9.  
2
c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.  
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
NOTES  
If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to  
“NO CHOKE” position:  
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL  
CHOKE” position. See Figure 9.  
Figure 9. Choke Control Positions  
b. Next, move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE” position  
until engine runs smoothly.  
c. Finally, move choke control to “NO CHOKE”  
position.  
If engine dies after choke control is moved to “NO CHOKE”  
position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine.  
8. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move  
choke control to “NO CHOKE” position and start  
engine.  
9. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the  
“NO CHOKE” position, move choke control to  
“FULL CHOKE” position and start engine.  
NOTE  
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power  
cord from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from  
switch box on engine. See Figure 8 on page 6. Afterward,  
continue reading instructions below.  
10. Disconnect power cord from outlet.  
11. Disconnect power cord from switch box on engine.  
12. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11,  
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing  
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this  
engine in any other way.  
Figure 10. Primer Bulb  
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B. Engines with Recoil Starters  
If you have an electric starter, see "A. Engines with  
Electric Starters" instructions beginning on page 6.  
1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is  
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.  
2. Move choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see  
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 12.  
3. Use equipment according to instructions listed in the  
table and notes below. See Table 5. See Figure 10 on  
page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
Figure 11. Starter Cord Handle  
Table 5. Priming Methods  
TH  
Above 32°F (0°C)  
No priming required.  
0°F to 32°F  
(-18°C to 0°C)  
May require pushing primer bulb  
firmly with your thumb 3 times.  
3
1
Below 0°F (-18°C)  
May require pushing primer bulb  
firmly with your thumb 5 times.  
2
NOTES  
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a  
short shutdown. Doing so will flood the engine and may  
result in equipment malfunction.  
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds  
each attempt.  
Figure 12. Choke Control Positions  
6. When engine starts:  
4. Operate equipment control to release engine brake or  
clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer’s  
instructions).  
a. Release starter button or ignition switch key.  
b. Momentarily move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE”  
position until engine runs smoothly. See Figure 12.  
When pulling starter rope, the rope  
WARNING  
can unexpectedly jerk back toward  
engine causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully  
follow these instructions:  
c. Next, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.  
See Figure 12.  
NOTES  
5. Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 11.  
a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.  
If engine starts but falters when choke control is moved to  
“NO CHOKE” position:  
a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL  
CHOKE” position.  
b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling  
rope with one rapid full arm stroke.  
b. Next, move choke control to “1/2 CHOKE” position  
until engine runs smoothly.  
c. Return rope slowly to original position.  
NOTES  
c. Finally, move choke control to “NO CHOKE” position.  
Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids  
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.  
If engine dies after choke control is moved to “NO CHOKE”  
position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine.  
If recoil starter handle is frozen and will not operate engine,  
proceed as follows:  
7. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move choke  
control to “NO CHOKE” position and start engine.  
a. Pull as much rope out of starter as possible.  
8. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the “NO CHOKE”  
position, move choke control to “FULL CHOKE”  
position and start engine.  
b. Release starter handle and let it snap back against  
starter to break up ice; these two steps should ONLY  
be done WHEN STARTER IS FROZEN.  
9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8,  
contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing  
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this  
engine in any other way.  
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 5  
and try 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. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or  
death.  
NEVER store engine with fuel in the  
WARNING  
fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may  
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.  
Figure 13. Starter Cord Handle  
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A. Before Stopping  
3
1. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture  
on engine.  
2
2. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter proceed as  
follows:  
1
I. Recoil Starters  
With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid  
continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times. See Figure 13.  
120V AC  
NOTE  
The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not  
harm engine or starter.  
5
II. Electric Starters  
3
NOTES  
2
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord  
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 14.  
4
1
For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate  
grounded extension lead available locally.  
1. Connect power cord to switch box on engine.  
2. Plug end of power cord into outlet.  
220V AC  
3. With engine running, push starter button and spin  
starter for several seconds.  
NOTES  
The unusual sound made by the spinning starter will not  
harm engine or starter.  
1. Power Cord to Outlet  
2. Switch Box  
When disconnecting power cord, always disconnect power  
cord from outlet first; then disconnect switch box on engine.  
3. Starter Button  
4. Schuko Plug  
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine  
4. Disconnect power cord from outlet.  
5. Disconnect switch box on engine.  
Figure 14. Electrical Applications  
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B. Stop Engine  
1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer’s  
instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch to  
“STOP” or “OFF” position.  
2. Remove ignition key, if provided (see manufacturer’s  
instructions).  
NOTE  
Removing key will reduce the possibility of unauthorized  
starting of the engine while equipment is not in use.  
NEVER store engine with fuel in the  
WARNING  
fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may  
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.  
1
3
2
C. After Engine is Stopped  
1. “NO CHOKE” Position  
2. “1/2 CHOKE” Position  
3. “FULL CHOKE” Position  
To prevent possible freeze-up of engine  
CAUTION  
controls, follow instructions with engine  
stopped, listed below.  
1. Wipe all snow and moisture from engine control lever  
and choke areas.  
Figure 15. Choke Control Positions  
2. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer’s  
instructions) engine control lever or ignition switch back  
and forth several times and leave control in “STOP” or  
“OFF” position.  
3. Move engine choke back and forth several times and  
leave in the “FULL CHOKE” position. See Figure 15.  
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VII. Maintenance  
To avoid serious injury or death, an  
adult should perform maintenance on  
WARNING  
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  
WARNING  
working on equipment, always:  
• Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it  
away from spark plug. See Figures 16 and 17.  
Figure 16. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug  
• 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 a DC electric starter.  
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.  
• Remove ignition key, if provided.  
NOTES  
When disconnecting power cord, if present (see equipment  
manufacturer’s instructions) always disconnect power cord  
from outlet first; then disconnect power cord from switch box  
on engine. See Figure 18.  
Figure 17. Typical Spark Plug Connection  
When connecting power cord, always connect power cord  
to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 18.  
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3
A. Remote Choke  
2
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an  
Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.  
1
B. Carburetor  
If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your  
nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.  
Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up  
to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). For operation at higher  
elevations, contact an Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer.  
120V AC  
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3
C. Engine Speed  
To avoid serious injury or death,  
2
WARNING  
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.  
4
1
220V AC  
Running the engine faster than the speed set at the  
factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE  
WARRANTY.  
1. Power Cord to Outlet  
2. Switch Box  
3. Starter Button  
4. Schuko Plug  
5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine  
Figure 18. Electrical Applications  
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D. Adjustments  
DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings  
are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are  
needed, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer.  
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2
E. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports  
The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning  
after every 75 to 100 hours of operation.  
1
NOTE  
1. .030 in. (0.76 mm) Gap  
2. Electrodes  
For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that  
the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer.  
3. Porcelain  
F. Spark Plug  
Figure 19. Resistor 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  
electrodes are:  
• Pitted  
• 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 19.  
5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.  
NOTE  
A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact  
your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a  
genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug.  
Figure 20. Recoil Starter Debris Areas  
G. Removing Snow from Engine  
After each use remove snow from the following areas:  
• Fuel Fill Cap  
• Recoil Starter Screen  
• Control Lever  
NOTES  
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper  
location of fuel fill cap and control lever.  
Removing snow will ease operation of the recoil starter rope  
and reduce the risk of water contamination when opening  
For more information about recoil starters, see "B. Engines  
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VIII. Transporting Your Engine  
IX. Storing Your Engine  
A. Short-Term/Seasonal Storage  
I. Clean Engine  
NEVER transport this engine inside  
another vehicle or in any enclosed  
WARNING  
space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or  
spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death.  
Before servicing the engine remove the carburetor cover  
and/or blower housing. Remove dirt and debris from the  
following areas:  
If there is fuel in the fuel tank, close 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.  
• Cooling Fins  
• Air Intake Screen  
• Levers  
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:  
• Linkage  
• Guards  
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available  
suction device designed for use with gasoline.  
• Carburetor  
• Head  
To avoid serious injury or death, DO  
WARNING  
Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct  
engine speed and reduce the risk of fire.  
NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon  
fuel by mouth.  
2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container,  
being careful to avoid spilling.  
II. Fuel Storage  
NEVER store engine with fuel in the  
WARNING  
3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.  
fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may  
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.  
NEVER leave the engine unattended  
WARNING  
when it is running and NEVER run  
engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury.  
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  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
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  
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III. Fuel System  
B. Extended Storage  
I. Draining Fuel  
To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel  
system in the following method below:  
NOTES  
NOTES  
Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from  
Afterward, continue reading instructions below.  
TecumsehPower Company recommends using  
ULTRA-FRESH™ Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable  
method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during  
storage. This product is available from your Authorized  
TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.  
If you have prepared your fuel for short-term storage it is  
NOT necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from  
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,  
WARNING  
DO NOT pour fuel from engine or  
siphon fuel by mouth.  
IV. Fuel Treatment  
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 engine with fuel in the  
WARNING  
fuel tank inside a building with  
potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space  
heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may  
lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury.  
NEVER leave the engine unattended  
WARNING  
when it is running and NEVER run  
engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury.  
3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder  
NOTE  
Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can  
empty the fuel tank as described under "I. Draining Fuel"  
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II. Oil Cylinder Bore  
When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel  
may spray from spark plug hole. To  
CAUTION  
prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these  
instructions:  
1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away  
from spark plug. See Figures 21 and 22.  
• Keep the disconnected spark plug wire  
securely away from metal parts where arcing  
could occur.  
Figure 21. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug  
• Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the  
grounding post, if provided.  
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if  
engine is equipped with a DC electric starter.  
• Turn all engine switches to “OFF” position.  
• Remove ignition key, if provided.  
2. Remove spark plug.  
3. Squirt 1oz. (30 ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug  
hole.  
4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from  
spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is  
pulled.  
Figure 22. Typical Spark Plug Connection  
NOTES  
For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5.  
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and  
Grass Fires  
For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6.  
5. Grasp starter cord handle:  
a. Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm  
stroke.  
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.  
b. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the  
cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.)  
c. Proceed to Step 8.  
6. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to  
“START” position (see equipment manufacturer’s  
instructions) to cycle the engine for one to two seconds.  
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 “Screen Type  
36085”.  
7. Turn ignition switch key to “OFF” position. Repeat  
Steps 6 and 7. (This will distribute oil throughout the  
cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.)  
If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester, you may  
purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to  
be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed.  
8. Remove rag covering spark plug hole.  
9. Install spark plug.  
10. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding  
post, if provided.  
11. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting  
to start engine.  
III. Battery  
See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper  
battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery.  
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Every 100 Hours or Seasonally  
1. Replace Spark Plug  
XI. Maintenance Intervals  
Maintenance is one of the most important things that  
you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower  
engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals  
yourself, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at  
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Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information.  
ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in  
this manual. See Table 6.  
Table 6. Maintenance Intervals  
Procedure  
Time  
Clean  
Cooling Fins  
Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use  
Replace  
Spark Plug  
Every 100 Hours or Seasonally  
Every 75-100 Hours or Seasonally  
Clean Muffler &  
Cylinder Exhaust  
Ports  
Scheduled Maintenance  
Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use  
1. Clean Cooling Fins  
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1. Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports  
NOTE  
For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that  
the engine be taken to an Authorized TecumsehPower  
Servicing 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 stan-  
dards. 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. TecumsehPower Company will war-  
rant 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.  
(any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer,  
TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or  
TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or  
TecumsehPower 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 obliga-  
tions under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS  
Warranty”) which is provided to you by TecumsehPower  
Company pursuant to California law. TecumsehPower  
Company also provides to original purchasers of new  
TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company  
Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines  
and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower  
Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower  
Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh-  
Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back  
cover of the Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new  
TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower Company  
Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir-  
cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company  
Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both the  
ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War-  
ranty describe important rights and obligations with  
respect to your new engine.  
Your emission control system may include parts such as  
the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system,  
exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the  
evaporative control system. Also included may be the  
compression release system and other emission-related  
assemblies.  
Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower  
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 TecumsehPower  
Company.  
Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower  
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 transport-  
ing the products to and from the place where the inspec-  
tion 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 TecumsehPower Company  
will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or  
for your failure to provide written evidence of the perfor-  
mance of all scheduled maintenance.  
As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however,  
be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you  
warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part  
thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-  
tenance or unapproved modifications.  
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights  
and responsibilities, you should contact TecumsehPower  
Company at 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call  
1-800-558-5402.  
You are responsible for presenting your small off-road  
engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet  
Revised February 2008  
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 TecumsehPower 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. TecumsehPower 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:  
TecumsehPower 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, TecumsehPower  
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 TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engine. Such use  
voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds  
for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim. TecumsehPower  
Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any  
warranted parts of a TecumsehPower 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  
TecumsehPower 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:  
a) Catalytic muffler (if so equipped)  
b) Muffler gasket (if so equipped)  
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 TecumsehPower  
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.  
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  
c) Canister (if so equipped)  
d) Fuel tank (if so equipped)  
e) Fuel fill cap (if so equipped)  
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 TecumsehPower  
Authorized Service Outlet.  
Revised February 2008  
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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XII. Warranty Information  
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER 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, TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engine which is found, upon examination by  
any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by TecumsehPower’s Service Division, to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. This Limited  
Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance,  
improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new TecumsehPower engine or part.  
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 TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service  
Outlet (any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor, or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) or by  
contacting TecumsehPower Company c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin USA 53024-1499.  
(4)  
(5)  
“CONSUMER USE”  
“COMMERCIAL USE”  
Warranty  
Within  
U.S.A. and Canada  
90 Day  
Outside  
Within  
U.S.A. and Canada  
No Warranty  
1 Year  
Outside  
(6)  
Category  
(A)  
U.S.A. and Canada  
U.S.A. and Canada  
No Warranty  
1 Year  
(1)  
90 Day  
(1)  
(B)  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(1)  
(C)  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(2)  
(D)  
2 Years  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(E)  
2 Years  
2 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(3)  
(3)  
(H)  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(3)  
(3)  
(3)  
(K)  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
2 ‘n 10  
1 Year  
(7)  
(7)  
(M)  
3 Years  
3 Years  
1 Year  
1 Year  
(1) 2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive  
1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.  
(2) 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.  
(3) 2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.  
(4) For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.  
(5) For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.  
(6) The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal. One letter in the  
engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation.  
(7) Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important  
Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.  
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.  
THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. Neither TecumsehPower Company nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties,  
representations, or promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEHPOWER  
ENGINE OR PART(S) THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD  
CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEHPOWER  
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,  
ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR  
NON-USE. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-to-state.  
TecumsehPower Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for TecumsehPower Company any other obligations or  
liabilities in connection with or with respect to any TecumsehPower product or parts. The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority, whatsoever,  
to make any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower’s warranty in any way.  
Revised February 2008  
!
WARNING  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65  
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known  
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other  
reproductive harm.  
TecumsehPower Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA  
Telephone: 1-800-558-5402  
181-807-14  
(English) 6/01/08  
 

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