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Summary of Contents for TH098SA

Page 1: ...el Specifications 3 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 Engin...

Page 2: ...ce Read it carefully and familiarize yourselfwith operating maintenance componentsand safety instructions Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certifiedto comply with California and U S E...

Page 3: ...is running NEVER start oroperate the engine withfuel fill cap removed Allow engine to cool before refueling C DO NOT smoke while refueling tank Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to storeand...

Page 4: ...he engine m To reduce the riskof fire keep all materials that can burn includinggrassand leaves away from muffler and rest of engine DO NOT operate idle or park the engine application in long dry gras...

Page 5: ...hould be clearly understood and practicedwhen servicingTecumseh Engines Order as part no 694988 for TH HSK Models Tecumseh manufactures and is responsibleonly for the engine used onthis power equipmen...

Page 6: ...l this engine NEVER allow childrento refuel this engine Gasoline fuel vapors are highlyflammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To...

Page 7: ...DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshootthis engine inany other way For example DO NOT use startingfluid DO NOT spray flammable vapors intocarburetoror onto air cleaner DO NOT put flammable liquids in...

Page 8: ...hock a Determine if your house wiring has a Residential Current Device R C D and a Three Wire Earthed System If you are notsure ask a Licensed Electrician b If your house widng does not have a R C D T...

Page 9: ...gure 10 NOTES If engine starts but falters when choke is moved to NO CHOKE position 8 9 a Momentarily move Choke Control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move Choke Control to 1 2 CHOKE position unt...

Page 10: ...ES Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism ff recoil starter handle is frozen and willnot operate engine proceed as follows a Pull as much...

Page 11: ...gine or staffer II Electric Starters NO TES When connecting power cord always connectpower cord to switch box on engine first then into outlet See Figure 15 For European 220V A C Applications use an a...

Page 12: ...space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc C After Engine is Stopped _ To prevent possible freeze up of engine controlsfollowinstructions listedbelow 1 Wipe all snow and moisturefrom enginearea...

Page 13: ...cord to switch box engine first then into outlet See Figure 19 A Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer sinstructionsand contactan Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer B Carburetor If you think your...

Page 14: ...to 030 0 76ram if necessary See Figure 20 5 Installspark plug and tightensecurely NOTE A resistorsparkplug must be used forreplacement Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh...

Page 15: ...debrisfrom the followingareas Coolingfins Air intake screen Levers Linkage Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire II F...

Page 16: ...othes dryers electric motors etc NOTE Instead of using a fuelpreservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under 1 Draining Fuel instructions See B Extended Storage instructions I D...

Page 17: ...vent corrosionduring storage Installspark plug Carefully disconnectspark plug wire from grounding post if provided Connect spark plug wire before attemptingto start engine III Battery See equipment ma...

Page 18: ...ealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replac...

Page 19: ...NOTES 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Ho zontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 17...

Page 20: ...Page 18 Two Cycle Engine Hodz ontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 807 14...

Page 21: ...NOTES 181 807 14 Two Cycle Engine Horizontal Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 19...

Page 22: ...You are responsiblefor presentingyour small off roed engine to a Tecumseh Authodzed Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributoror Tecumseh Central War...

Page 23: ...be warranted for the pedod of time pdor 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 Tecu...

Page 24: ...e flint 5 years coveitng parts and laedr only the second 5 years covedng ports onty on alectronic ignition 4 For purposes of this wan anty policy consumer use cheil mean consumer s bersonal residenit...

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