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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 stan-
dards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year
engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the
time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small
non-road engines. TecumsehPower Company will war-
rant the emission control system on your small off-road
engine for the periods of time listed below, provided there
has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved modification, or
improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as
the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system,
exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the
evaporative control system. Also included may be the
compression release system and other emission-related
assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, TecumsehPower
Company will repair your small off-road engine at no cost
to you for diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year
California small off-road engines are warranted for two
years as hereinafter noted. In other states, 1997 and later
model year engines are also warranted for two years. If,
during such warranty period, any emission-related part
on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship,
the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower
Company.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible
for the performance of the required maintenance listed in
your Operator’s Manual, but TecumsehPower Company
will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or
for your failure to provide written evidence of the perfor-
mance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however,
be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part
thereof has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper main-
tenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road
engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet 

(any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer,
TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or
TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and/or
TecumsehPower Company, c/o Service Manager, 900
North Street, Grafton, WI 53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-
377-2700 [or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402].

IMPORTANT NOTE

This warranty statement explains your rights and obliga-
tions under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS
Warranty”) which is provided to you by TecumsehPower
Company pursuant to California law. TecumsehPower
Company also provides to original purchasers of new
TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company
Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines
and Electronic Ignition Modules. The TecumsehPower
Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower
Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh-
Power Company Warranty”) are located on the back
cover of the Operator’s Manual, enclosed with all new
TecumsehPower engines. The ECS Warranty applies
only to the emission control system of your new engine.
To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between
the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company
Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir-
cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company
Warranty may provide a longer warranty period. Both the
ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War-
ranty describe important rights and obligations with
respect to your new engine.

Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower
Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting
warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date
of sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay
any charges for making service calls and/or for transport-
ing the products to and from the place where the inspec-
tion and/or warranty work is performed. The purchaser
shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in
connection with the transportation of any engine or any
part(s) thereof submitted for inspection and/or warranty
work.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights 
and responsibilities, you should contact TecumsehPower 
Company at 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call
1-800-558-5402.

Revised February 2008

IMPORTANT!

The Emission Regulations may be different for your country. The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only 
applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references “Emissions Regulations”.

Summary of Contents for OH195

Page 1: ...I Maintenance 10 VIII Transporting Your Engine 13 IX Storing Your Engine 14 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 16 XI Maintenance Intervals 16 California US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII Warranty Information 22 181 1032 14 English 6 01 08 Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Se...

Page 2: ...ing 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 operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modification and TWC Three way Catalyst if so equipped TecumsehPower Contact ...

Page 3: ...e 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 the fuel tank see I Draining Fuel instructions on page 14 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is allowed to u...

Page 4: ...s Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 3 and 4 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ...

Page 5: ...e Figure 6 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 TecumsehPower engines Order as part 695244A or 740043 for OH models TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is res...

Page 6: ...erformance and may cause internal engine damage NOTE Damage and or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those 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 freque...

Page 7: ...ly 6 Wipe away any spilled oil C Filling Fuel Tank An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine Gasoline fuel vapors are 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...

Page 8: ...e with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite This section contains starting instructions for several different types of engines In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine first determine what type of starter you have If you have an electric starter see A Engines with Electric Starters instructions If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with...

Page 9: ...n See Figure 15 3 Move equipment control see equipment manufacturer s instructions or engine throttle control to FAST position NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt 4 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine 5 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Momentarily move choke lever to 1 2 CHOKE position until en...

Page 10: ...ngine and may result in equipment malfunction When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 4 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 18 on page 9 Afterward continue reading instructions below a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Next pull rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return ro...

Page 11: ...e lever back to FULL CHOKE position b Next move choke lever to 1 2 CHOKE position c Finally move choke lever to NO CHOKE position If engine dies after choke lever is moved to NO CHOKE position repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine 6 If engine fires but does not continue to run move choke lever to NO CHOKE position and start engine 7 If engine fails after 3 attempts in the NO CHOKE position repea...

Page 12: ... warm but NOT hot from recent use 1 Be sure you find the correct drain plug location if provided See Figure 20 2 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spa...

Page 13: ...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 NOTE Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner I Servicing Foam Pre Filters Inspect and clean or replace ...

Page 14: ... an opening which draws warm air from the muffler into the air cleaner housing To work effectively it is necessary for the baffle to block cold air from entering the air cleaner NOTE Be sure air cleaner cover is in correct WINTER or SUMMER position before operation At Temperatures of 32 F 0 C and Below 1 Remove wing nut from air cleaner cover See Figure 24 2 Remove air cleaner cover from base 3 Re...

Page 15: ...actory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 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 leading to serious injury or death If there is fuel in the fuel tank close the fuel s...

Page 16: ...is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Failure to do so may result in equipment damage It is NOT necessary to drain stabilized gas from carburetor IV Fuel Treatment 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor NEV...

Page 17: ...revent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled NOTES For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull starter cord handle out slowly using a full arm stroke b Repeat once This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage 6 Remove...

Page 18: ...ester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them on our website at www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional infor...

Page 19: ..._________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1 Change Oil 2 Clean Foam Pre Filter Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner Dealer Date_______________Owner D...

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Page 22: ...rized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower 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 TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and or TecumsehPower C...

Page 23: ...aced by TecumsehPower 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 ECS Warranty shall be performed at no charge...

Page 24: ...ngine 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...

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