OPERATOR'S MANUAL and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for TECUMSEH MODELS HSK35,40, HSSK50 SNOW BLOWER ENGINE HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT AIR COOLED -FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR TECUMSEH ENGINE.
ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore no other adjustments are needed. BEFORE STARTING (Continued) Â FILL FUEL TANK: A. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. B. Add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank.
STARTING (Continued) NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS). Á ELECTRIC STARTER KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT. NEVER LEAVE EQUIPMENT UNATTENDED WHEN ENGINE IS OPERATING.
STOPPING MAINTENANCE À BEFORE STOPPING (see Figure 1): A. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows: WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 1500F (650C). AVOID THESE AREAS. À ENGINE OIL LEVEL: Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time engine is used. See “TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL” on Page 2.
ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: STORAGE (Continued) Á DRAIN CARBURETOR: Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 7), which is located below carburetor cover (see Figure 1). À CARBURETOR: If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. Engine performance may be affected in altitudes above 7,000 feet.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR For engine adjustment, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact you nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. It is listed in your telephone book yellow pages under "Engines, Gasoline." If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine yourself, a "MECHANICS HANDBOOK" which covers repairs and adjustments not covered in this OPERATOR'S MANUAL is available from your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET.
CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems W arranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A.APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).