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Owner’s Manual

MODELS: TPP-212E

TPP-212EE

TPP-196R

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WARNING

READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE

ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE

INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY

Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements, actual

product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

Summary of Contents for TPP-196R

Page 1: ...llotson ie WARNING READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY Di...

Page 2: ...ation 8 Maintenance 8 Maintenance Chart 9 Carburetor Adjustment 9 Spark Plug Service 10 Spark Arrester Maintenance 11 Air Filter Service 11 Draining the Oil 11 Storage 12 Engine Specifications 13 Tune...

Page 3: ...ious features and controls Note Not all features are on all engines A Air cleaner B Throttle lever C Starting handle D Recoil starter under housing E Fuel cock if equipped F Choke lever G Spark plug H...

Page 4: ...kage in the area do not start the engine Do not use pressurized starting fluids because vapors are flammable WARNING Rapid retraction of starter cord kickback will pull your hand and arm toward engine...

Page 5: ...un engine outdoors Do not start or run engine in enclosed area even if doors or windows are open Starting Check the oil level See the OIL section below Move the fuel cock E if equipped to the ON posit...

Page 6: ...e burns or death Move throttle lever B to MIN position Turn engine switch N to the OFF position Turn fuel cock E to the OFF position Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Engine won...

Page 7: ...d on a level surface CAUTION Use only 4 stroke motor oil that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SAE 10W 30 is recommended for general all temperature use Other viscositi...

Page 8: ...e factory Your engine must be reconfigured for operation above 2 000 feet altitude Operating the engine with the wrong engine configuration at a given altitude may increase its emissions decrease fuel...

Page 9: ...ustments to the carburetor The carburetor was set at the factory to operate efficiently under most conditions However if adjustments are required see any our Authorized Dealer for service In particula...

Page 10: ...wrench to compress the washer If installing a new spark plug tighten turn after the spark plug seats to compress the washer If reinstalling a used spark plug tighten turn after the spark plug seats to...

Page 11: ...n Note Do not use pressurized air or solvents to clean the filter Pressurized air can damage the filter and solvents will dissolve the filter Re install the air filter element and cover Draining the O...

Page 12: ...esidual oil may burn off in subsequent starts This may result in white smoke emission from muffler which should dissipate in a few minutes Store the engine upright in a clean dry area Storing or trans...

Page 13: ...incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limi...

Page 14: ...mponents covered by this warranty please see 40 CFR 1068 Appendix I 1 Fuel Metering System a Carburetor and its internal parts b Fuel pump if so equipped c Cold start enrichment system 2 Air Induction...