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Four-Cycle Twin Cylinder Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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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
Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website at
www.TecumsehPower.com or call Tecumseh Products
Company at 1-800-558-5402.
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, TVT models are designated as “C” 250
hours, “B” 500 hours, and “A” 1000 hours.
B. Tecumseh Technician’s Handbooks
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. 696325 for TVT 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.
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 80 ounces or 5
U.S. Pints (2.36 liters).
The oil sump capacity (without oil filter) is 72 ounces or
4-1/2 U.S. Pints (2.12 liters).
Tecumseh special-formulated oils are available at your
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
Figure 4. Engine Identification Label
Figure 5. Technician Handbook
Table 1. Recommended Engine Oil
Oil Type
Temperature
Recommended Oil
Straight
Grade
Above 32°F (0°C)
Tecumseh Part No.
730225A
OR
SAE 30W
Multi
Grade
0°F to 32°F
(-18°C to 0°C)
Tecumseh Part No.
730226A
OR
SAE 5W30
SAE 10W
Below 0°F (-18°C)
SAE 0W30
ENGINE
MODEL:
SPEC:
D.O.M.:
V-TWIN
ENGINES
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