EngineOperator’sOperator’sManuanual
OV358EA
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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General Safety Precautions ............................................................. |
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How to Get Service .......................................................................... |
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Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... |
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Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. |
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Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ |
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Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. |
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Maintenance .................................................................................. |
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Transporting Your Engine............................................................... |
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Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... |
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Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... |
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Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... |
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Warranty Information...................................................................... |
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181-1132-14 (English) 12/01/06
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safety Definitions
Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance:
! WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Tecumseh Contact Information
For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
CAUTION
Indicates a potential situation which if not avoided, could result in equipment or property damage.
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 two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment.
Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to read this Operator’s Manual. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety:
•Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference.
•Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating, maintenance, components and safety instructions.
Notice Regarding Emissions
NOTE
Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped).
©Copyright 2006
Tecumseh Power Company
All Rights Reserved
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I. General Safety Precautions
! WARNING
Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558- 5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing carbon 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.
To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:
•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.
•NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors.
B.Avoid Gasoline Fires
Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
•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 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.
•NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
•DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.
•Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2.5 gallons or less. Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling.
•DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. To empty the fuel tank see "I. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 14.
C.Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance
The manufacturer of the application may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine (see equipment manufacturer’s manual). NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it. Tecumseh recommends the following:
•An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. See "C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 5.
•An adult should perform maintenance on this engine. See "VII. Maintenance" instructions on page 10. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation.
•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.
•To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running.
D.Stay Away from Rotating Parts
NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft.
The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to
the engine shaft. If these parts are NOT properly guarded, or if you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded, DO
NOT use your engine; contact the 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.
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E. DO NOT Modify Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
! WARNING
Use of this engine on fun-carts, go-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
F.Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces
The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped.
•To avoid severe burns on contact, NEVER operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, and avoid hot areas of the engine.
•To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and rest of engine. DO NOT operate, idle or park the engine application in long dry grass or other dry ground cover.
G.Avoid Accidental Starts
To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always:
•Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 2 and 3.
•Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur.
•Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided.
•Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter.
•Turn off all engine switches.
•Remove ignition key, if provided.
H.Use Hearing Protection
Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine.
Figure 1. Typical Flywheel Guard Location
Figure 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection
Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
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II. How to Get Service
For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com
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A. Engine Identification Decal
A sample engine identification decal (See Figure 4.) indicates the engine’s model number, specification of engine and the date of manufacture (D.O.M.). Please look at the decal on your engine and fill in this information in the spaces provided for future reference.
The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions-related useful life period of your engine. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA and/or CARB. To find the life period specification for your engine, please look on your engine’s decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD. Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal. For example, OV models are designated as “C” 250 hours, “B” 500 hours, and “A” 1000 hours.
B. Tecumseh Technician’s Handbook
If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician’s Handbook is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 5. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments NOT covered within this Operator’s Manual, and it is intended for individuals who have had adequate training, experience and who practice proper tool usage. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Order as part no. 695244A for OV models.
Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power equipment. If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
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ENGINE
MODEL:
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D.O.M.:
Figure 4. Engine Identification Decal
TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK
4 -CYCLE OVERHEAD VALVE ENGINES
Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook
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III. Oil and Fuel Specifications
A. Oil
To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, See Table 1.
NOTES
Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”.
Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil consumption. SAE10W40 is NOT recommended.
The oil sump capacity (including oil filter) is 39 ounces or 2-1/2 U.S. Pints (1.15 liters).
The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is 32 ounces or 2 U.S. Pints (.94 liters).
Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
B. Fuel
Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the following components identified in Table 2.
•DO NOT use leaded fuel.
•Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods.
•NEVER mix oil with fuel.
•DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol).
The use of alternative fuels such as E85 CAUTION or E20 are not recommended for use in
Tecumseh engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage.
NOTE
Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from use of fuels, other than those listed in the Operator’s Manuals will not be considered warranty.
IV. Before Starting Your Engine
A. Checking Oil Level
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
•Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in.
•Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on dipstick. See Figure 6.
•Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.
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DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil carryover to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage.
DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil.
Table 1. Recommended Oil Usage
Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage
Straight Grade Tecumseh Part No. 730225A or SAE 30
Multi Grade
Tecumseh Part No. 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10
Synthetic
Tecumseh Part No. 730263 or SAE 0W30
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Table 2. Recommended Fuel
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MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) |
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Figure 6. Engine Oil Level
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B. Filling Oil Sump
1.Be sure engine is upright and level.
2.Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7.
3.Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
4.Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See Figure 6, on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
5.Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely.
6.Wipe away any spilled oil.
C. Filling Fuel Tank
An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this
engine. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow these instructions:
1.Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
2.Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated area.
3.Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.
4.Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing.
5.Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine. If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine. Move machine away from area of spillage.
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone.
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1.Spark Plug
2.Spark Plug Cap
3.Spark Plug Wire
4.Oil Fill Plug and Dipstick
5.Air Intake Screen
6.Air Filter
7.Oil Filter (Optional)
8.Carburetor
Figure 7. Engine with Oil Fill Dipstick
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V. Starting Your Engine
An adult should start the engine. Only allow children to start engine if
an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation.
If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this
manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. For example:
•DO NOT use starting fluid.
•DO NOT spray flammable vapors 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 spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite.
This section contains starting instructions for electric and manual start engines. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of starter you have. If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. If you have a manual recoil starter see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 8.
A. Engines with Electric Starters
Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 3.
Table 3. Engine Sections with Electric Starters
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I.Combined Speed and Choke Control
1.To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
2.Move combined control to “CHOKE” or “START” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 8 and 9.
NOTE
If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move combined control to “FAST” instead of “CHOKE” or “START” position. See Figures 8 and 9.
3.Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to start engine.
Figure 8. Combined Speed and Choke Control
STOP
STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE
Figure 9. Typical Engine Symbols
NOTES
DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt
If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 3.
4.When engine starts:
a.Release starter button or ignition switch key.
b.Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.
c.Finally, move combined control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
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If engine starts, but falters when combined control is moved to “FAST” position:
a.Momentarily move combined control back to “CHOKE” position.
b.Next, move combined control to “FAST” position.
c.Finally, move combined control to desired speed in “RUN” range.
If engine dies after combined control is moved to “FAST” position, repeat steps 2 thru 4 to restart engine.
5.If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move combined control to “FAST” position and then start engine.
6.If engine fails to start after 3 attempts with combined control in “FAST” position, move combined control to “CHOKE” position and push button or turn key to start engine again.
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.
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