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Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin  53024-1499 • USA 

Telephone: 1-800-558-5402

Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com

181-630-14

(English) 12/01/06

WARNING

!

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

reproductive harm.

to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known

XII. Warranty Information

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 MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP

. This Limited 

Warranty 

DOES NOT COVER 

(i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or rental track, or 

(ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance, improper use or 
abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh engine or part. The cost of normal 
maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser. At the time warranty service is requested, evidence must 
be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Any charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof to and from the 
place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in 
connection with the transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty work. 

WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED 

BY A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET

. Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered 

Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, 
Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499.

(1)

2 years for Member States of the European Union. Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive 
1999/44/EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union.

(2)

1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.

(3)

2 years on engine and 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.

(4)

For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.

(5)

For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses, including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.

(6)

The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” decal. One letter in the 
engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) (K) or (M) and that letter is your engine warranty category designation. 

(7)   Qualification for three (3) year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category (M) may be determined by notation of an (M) designation on the “Important 

Engine Information” decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT, if any.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

 Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations, or 

promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. 

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, 

MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART(S) 
THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO 
THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, 
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR EXPENSES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, 
LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON-USE.

 Some states do not allow 

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not 
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-to-state.

Tecumseh neither assumes nor authorizes any other person, natural or corporate, to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with 
respect to any Tecumseh product or parts. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on 
behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh’s warranty in any way.

“CONSUMER USE” 

(4)

“COMMERCIAL USE” 

(5)

Warranty

Within

Outside 

Within

Outside

Category

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

U.S.A. and Canada

(A)

90 Day

90 Day

(1)

No Warranty

No Warranty

(B)

1 Year

1 Year

(1)

1 Year

1 Year

(C)

2 Years

1 Year

(1)

1 Year

1 Year

(D)

2 Years

2 Years

(2)

1 Year

1 Year

(E)

2 Years

2 Years

1 Year

1 Year

(H)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

1 Year

1 Year

(K)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

2 ‘n 10

(3)

1 Year

   (M)

(7)

3 Years

3 Years

1 Year

1 Year

Revised January, 2004

Summary of Contents for LH358EA

Page 1: ...ine and Short Term Storage 12 VII Maintenance 12 VIII Transporting Your Engine 15 IX Storing your Engine 15 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 17 XI Maintenance Intervals 18 California US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII Warranty Information 22 181 630 14 English 12 01 06 Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look Up System Gr...

Page 2: ...rator s Manual Follow these basic rules for your personal safety Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating maintenance components and safety instructions Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to ope...

Page 3: ... container to store and dispense fuel Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth To empty fuel tank see I Draining Fuel instructions on page 16 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufac...

Page 4: ...accidental starting when working on equipment always Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figure 3 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 4 Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter Turn off all ...

Page 5: ...ded 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 692509 for LH 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 ser...

Page 6: ...listed in the Operator s Manuals will not be considered warranty IV Before Starting Your Engine A Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage it is important to Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick See Figure 7 Be sure oil fill cap is tightened secur...

Page 7: ... 9 D Low Oil Shutdown Switch Some engines are equipped with an optional Low Oil Shutdown Switch This is a lighted rocker switch that is connected to a float switch in the engine crankcase When oil level drops below a predetermined level the float switch cuts off current to the spark plug and the engine stops running Oil must be added to the engine to bring the oil to the proper level before the en...

Page 8: ...highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling 2 Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well ventilated area 3 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap See Figure 11 4 Using an approved red GASOL...

Page 9: ...ot equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD air cleaner a CLIMATE GUARD Conversion Kit is available at any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer See Figure 15 If the engine is equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD no changes need to be made when changing from summer to winter operation See Figure 16 I Winter Application In temperatures below 32 F 0 C the inlet air scoop should be pointed directly at the muffler II Su...

Page 10: ...ectric Starters instructions below If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 10 A Engines with Electric Starters 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning make sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine Stop Switch or Low Oil Shutdown Switch to ON if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 17 and 18 3 Be sure f...

Page 11: ...ntrol to NO CHOKE position 7 If engine dies after Choke Control is to moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine 8 If engine fires but does not continue to run move Choke Control to NO CHOKE position and start engine 9 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position move Choke Control to FULL CHOKE position and start engine 10 If engine does not start aft...

Page 12: ...itches are on See Figure 14 on page 7 4 Move Engine Speed Control to FAST position and set Choke Control to FULL position see equipment man ufacturer s instructions See Figures 25 thru 28 NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move Engine Speed Control to FAST position and Choke Control to NO CHOKE position Figure 23 Engine Stop Switch Figure 24 Low Oil Shutdown Switch Figure 25 T...

Page 13: ...ontrol is moved to NO CHOKE position a Momentarily move Choke Control back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move Choke Control to 1 2 CHOKE position until engine runs smoothly c Finally move Choke Control to NO CHOKE position 8 If engine dies after Choke Control is to moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 7 to restart engine 9 If engine fires but does not continue to run move Choke Control t...

Page 14: ...efore each use and every 5 operating hours See A Checking Oil Level instructions on page 4 Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Engine should still be warm but not hot from recent use 1 Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if pro vided See Figure 30 2 Disconnect spark plug wire and...

Page 15: ...air cleaner on your engine Your engine will be equipped with one of the following air cleaners Type A or B Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model See Figure 33 and Figure 34 NOTE Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Air Cleaner I Servicing Foam Filters Clean foam pre filter every 3 months or every 25 operating hours Clean daily if used in e...

Page 16: ...your equipment manufacturer s instructions and an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer F Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer G Engine Speed To avoid serious...

Page 17: ...the blower housing In addition remove grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling fins Air intake screen Levers Linkage Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire I Fuel Storage NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space ...

Page 18: ...bilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions See B Extended Storage instructions B Extended Storage I Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before draining fuel from carburetor See I Clean Engine instructions on page 15 If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is not necessary to drain fuel that contains stabilizer from your carburetor ...

Page 19: ...he engine for one to two seconds 7 Turn ignition switch key to OFF position Repeat Step 6 and Step 7 This will distribute oil throughout the cyl inder to prevent corrosion during storage 8 Remove rag covering spark plug hole and install spark plug 9 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figure 36 NOTE Connect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine once...

Page 20: ...___Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer ...

Page 21: ..._____________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance 1 Replace Spark Plug Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_________...

Page 22: ...d engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and or Tecumse...

Page 23: ...placement the part shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions related part under this...

Page 24: ...purposes of this warranty policy consumer use shall mean consumer s personal residential household use by the original retail purchaser 5 For purposes of this warranty policy commercial use shall mean all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes 6 The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the Important E...

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