Tecumseh TH139SP, TH098SA, TH139SA, HSK600, HSK870 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

TH098SA/TH139SA/TH139SP (HSK600-870)

Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

Table of Contents

IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions........................................ii

I. General Safety Precautions............................................................. 1

II. How to Get Service.......................................................................... 3

III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4

IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4

V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 5

VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage............................... 9

VII. Maintenance ...................................................................................11

VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 13

IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 13

X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 15

XI. Maintenance Intervals............................................ ........... ............. 16

California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20

Emission Control System Warranty............................................... 21

XII. Warranty Information......................................................................22

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IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safety Definitions

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance:

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if NOT avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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).

TecumsehPower Contact Information

For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at www.TecumsehPower .co m or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information.

The trade marks T ECUMSE H® and the DES IGN (Nat ive Ame rican Head l ogo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company .

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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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to w ww.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 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.

• 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. 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.

• DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth. T o empty the fuel t ank, see "I. Draining Fuel" instructions on page 14.

C. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling

and Maintenance

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:

• 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 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. Remove ignition key, if equipped.

D. Stay Away from Rotating Parts

NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. See Figure 1 on page 2.

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 en gine 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-kar ts, 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.

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.

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 par ts where arcing could occur.

Figure 1. DO NOT Use Without Flywheel Guard

Figure 2. Disconnecting/Connecting Spar k 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.

Figure 3. Typical Spark Plug Connection

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 on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for additional information.

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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.

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ENGINE MODEL:

SPEC: DOM:

2083

TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY

THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES

LV195EA

361540D

4TPXS.1951BB 195

04015AA0001

NOTES

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 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.

Figure 4. Engine Identificati on D ec a l

Figure 5. Technician’s Handbook

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III. Oil and Fuel Specifications

WARNING

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.

NOTES Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or FASO FC classified oil is recommended.

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.

Special-formulated oils are available at your Authorize d TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.

Table 1. Fuel Mix Chart – Mixture Ratio 50:1

U.S. S.I. Metric

B. Fuel

Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 3.

• DO NOT use leaded fuel.

• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods.

• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol).

CAUTION

TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage.

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.

The use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are NOT recommended for use in

NOTE

Gas Oil Petrol Oil

1 Gal. 2-1/2 oz. 4 Liters 80 ml 2 Gal. 5 oz. 8 Liters 160 ml 5 Gal. 13 oz. 20 Liters 400 ml

Table 2. Fuel Mix Chart – Mixture Ratio 32:1

U.S. S.I. Metric

Gas Oil Petrol Oil

1 Gal. 4 oz. 4 Liters 125 ml 2 Gal. 8 oz. 8 Liters 250 ml 5 Gal. 20 oz. 20 Liters 625 ml

Table 3. Recommended Fuel

Fuel Component Percentage

Ethanol 10% Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”) 10% MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15% ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) 15%

IV. Before Starting Your Engine

A. Mixing Fuel and Oil

NEVER store engine with fuel in the

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.

NOTES

DO NOT mix fuel and oil directly in fuel tank. Use of NMMA, TC-WII or TC-W3, JASO FB or JASO FC

classified oil is recommended. A 32:1 fuel mix ratio is recommended if NMMA oil is not

available. See Table 2. TecumsehPower synthetic and special-formulated oils are

available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.

1. Be sure container is outdoors and in a well-ventilated

area.

2. Fill approved clean red GASOLINE container with 1/4

of recommended fuel amount. See Tables 1, 2 and 3.

3. Add required amount of recommended oil to fuel. See

Tables 1 and 2.

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

WARNING

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.

For recommended mixture ratios of fuel and oil, see Tables 1, 2 and 3 on page 4. See "III. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below .

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.

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.

Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine T ecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. See Figure 6.

An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this

NOTE

C. Check the Following Items

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).

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.

V. Starting Your Engine

To avoid serious injury or death, an

adult should start this 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 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:

• DO NOT use starting fluid.

• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor.

• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor.

• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite.

Front View

Bottom View

Figure 6. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s)

STOP

STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER

Figure 7. Typical Engine Symbols

NOTE 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 "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. If you have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Engines with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 8.

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A. Engines with Electric Starters

WARNING

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.

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.

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 ho use 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.

1. T o avoid carbon monoxid e poisoning, be sure e ngine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

If your engine is equipped with a 12V battery-operated electric starter, proceed to step 3.

When connecting power cord, always connect power cord to switch box on engine first; then into outlet. See Figure 8.

Some electric starters are equipped with a 120V AC Three-Wire Power

NOTES

120V AC

220V AC

For European 220V AC applications use an appropriate grounded extension lead available locally.

2. Connect power cord to switch box on engine. See Figure 8.

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. 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

Above 32°F (0°C) No priming required. 0°F to 32°F

(-18°C to 0°C) Below 0°F (-18°C) May require pushing primer bulb

May require pushing primer bulb firmly with your thumb 3 times.

firmly with your thumb 5 times.

1. Power Cord to Outlet

2. Switch Box

3. Starter Button

4. Schuko Plug

5. Power Cord to Switch Box on Engine

Figure 8. Electrical Applications

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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