Operator’s Manual Engine Operator’s Manual OV358EA Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions.........................................ii General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1 How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3 Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 4 Before Starting Your Engine.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions Tecumseh Contact Information Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance: For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information.
I. General Safety Precautions • Allow engine to cool before refueling. ! 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-5585402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
E. DO NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine 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-karts, or mini-bikes can result in serious injury or death. Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications.
II. How to Get Service For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. 2083 TECUMSEH POWER COMPANY Visit our web site at THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM www.TecumsehPower.
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 39 ounces or 2-1/2 U.S. Pints (1.15 liters). NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler.
B. Filling Oil Sump 1. Be sure engine is upright and level. 4 5 6 2. Unscrew oil fill cap from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean. See Figure 7. 3. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Unscrew and remove oil fill cap from oil filler tube. Note oil level. If oil reading on dipstick is below “ADD” mark, slowly add oil to reach “FULL” level. See Figure 6, on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 5. Screw oil fill cap back into oil filler tube.
V. Starting Your Engine An adult should start the 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 ! WARNING after following instructions in this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh 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: ! WARNING • DO NOT use starting fluid. Figure 8.
II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Choke Control 2. Move independent speed control to “FAST” position and set independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 9 thru 11. Speed Control NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the choke lever mounted on the engine. See Figure 12.
B. Engines with Recoil Starters If you have an electric starter see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions on page 6. Only one of the following two sections will apply to your engine. See Table 4. Table 4. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters If your engine has: Go to: Combined Speed and Choke Control Section B.I Independent Speed and Choke Controls Section B.II I. Figure 13. Combined Speed and Choke Control Combined Speed and Choke Control 1.
II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls 1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Choke Control 2. Move independent speed control to “FAST” position and set independent choke control to “FULL CHOKE” position (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figures 14, 16, and 17. Speed Control NOTES Generator and Water Pump applications may have the independent choke lever mounted on the engine. See Figure 18.
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer’s instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of ! WARNING an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. NEVER store the engine with fuel in ! WARNING the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Figure 19.
B. Removing Debris from Engine 5 Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Levers and Linkage 4 • Cooling Fins • Air Intake Screen 3 • Air Inlet • Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figure 21. NOTES Before removing air cleaner cover see "III. Filter Removal/ Installation" instructions on page 12.
D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine. Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced. 9. Install cover by pushing down onto body securely. 10. Install wings nuts and tighten securely. 6 NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for discoloration or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see "I. Servicing Foam Pre-Filter" instructions and/or see "II.
G. Adjustments IX. Storing Your Engine DO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions. If adjustments are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. A. Short Term/Seasonal Storage VIII. Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank. Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite.
III. Fuel System B. Extended Storage To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the following method below: I. NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA-FRESH™ or Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage. This product is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor. See "I.
II. Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions: ! WARNING 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. See Figures 25 and 26. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. Figure 25.
XI. Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine. If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself, consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. ALWAYS promptly follow all maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time After First 2 hrs.
Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level 2. Clean Cooling Fins 181-1132-14 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1.
Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 1. Change Oil Date_______________Owner/Dealer Date_______________Owner/Dealer 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Oil Filter 3.
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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off-road engine. In California, new 1995 and later small off-road 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 small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines).
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein, Tecumseh Power Company will, at its option as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is found, upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh’s factory in Grafton, Wisconsin, to be DEFECTIVE IN
