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H30-40 Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions ii I. General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 6 VI
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following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst (if so equipped). Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Find them on our website
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's manual). Not everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow children to refuel this engine. See "C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on
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operating an engine. Figure 1. DO NOT Use Without Engine Shaft Guard 1 2 1. Muffler Guard 2. Flywheel Guard Figure 2. Typical Engine Guard Locations Figure 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Page 2 Figure 4. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
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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. 692509
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Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers. Table 2. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) Percentage 10% 10% 15% 15% FULL OK ADD Fill between "Full" and "ADD" Marks Figure 7. Engine Oil
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1 10 1. Oil Fill Plug 2. Carburetor 3. Air Cleaner 4. Muffler 5. Muffler Guard 6. Optional Extended Oil Fill Cap 7. Spark Plug Cap 8. Fuel Fill Cap 9. Optional On/Off Switch 10.Starter Cord Handle Figure 8. Engine Components 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5
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! WARNING If you are unable to start this engine 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: • DO NOT
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to start after 3 attempts, repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 8. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Fuel Tank Turn Valve Clockwise To "Off" Position Fuel
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manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control engine. 9. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft
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after following steps 1 thru 6, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 19. Typical Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. High Speed 2. Low Speed 3. Stop
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3. Move Equipment Control (see equipment manufacturer's instructions) or Engine Throttle Control to "FAST" position or " Engine Symbols Remote Models All Other Models 1 2 3 1. High Speed 2. Low Speed 3. Stop Figure 25. Engine Speed Control Levers Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft
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Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 1 2 3 1. No Choke Position 2. 1/2 Choke Position 3. Full Choke Position Figure 26. Choke Control Positions Figure 27. Recoil Starter Handle 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft
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28. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 29. Typical Spark Plug Connection • 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. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air
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3 4 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Fuel Fill Cap 3. Oil Fill Plug 4. Optional Oil Drain Figure 30. Compact Model Component Locations 1 1 1. Oil Drain Plug 2. Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick 3. Optional Oil Fill Plug Figure 32. Oil Drain/Fill Locations 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air
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if necessary. See Figure 34. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Resistor Spark Plug. D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent
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Replacement filters are available at a Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace F. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance
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is available from your Authorized Tecumseh 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. Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-789
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unattended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. 3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See "II. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. II. Oil Cylinder Bore ! WARNING When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark plug hole. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires
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Type 36085". If your engine does not have a spark arrester, you may purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed. Figure 37. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug XI. Maintenance Intervals
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Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1.Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/ /Dealer Date Owner/Dealer 181-789-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19
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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 Tecumseh Power Company OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As
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-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Air Cleaner Assembly including components: a) Air filter element 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) Flywheel assembly
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, 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

Section	Page
4	7
5	7
3	7
1	16
4	16
2	16
3	16
1	16
2	16
B. Removing Debris from Engine	16
C. Spark Plug	16
1. Clean area around spark plug.	16
2. Remove and inspect spark plug.	16
3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are:	16
4. Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to .030 (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 34.	16
5. Install spark plug and tighten securely.	16
D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Cleaner	16
1. Levers and Linkage	16
2. Air Intake Screen	16
3. Muffler Guard	16
4. Cooling Fins	16
Figure 33. Debris Removal Areas	16
1. .030 (0.76 mm) Gap	16
2. Electrodes	16
3. Porcelain	16
Figure 34. Resistor Spark Plug	16
I. Servicing Foam Filters	17
1. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.	17
2. Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.	17
3. Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry.	17
4. Replace foam pre-filter onto paper filter.	17
II. Servicing Paper Filters	17
1. Loosen cover screws. See Figure 35.	17
2. Turn cover counterclockwise and remove from base.	17
3. Remove optional foam filter (if present) from paper filter.	17
4. Remove paper/metal filter from base.	17
5. Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly.	17
6. Install new paper/metal element into base.	17
7. Install optional foam filter onto paper filter.	17
8. Turn cover clockwise and attach to base.	17
9. Install cover screws and tighten securely.	17
1. Turn cover to left (counterclockwise) and remove it and paper filter from flange. See Figure 36.	17
2. Discard filter.	17
3. Clean cover and flange thoroughly.	17
4. Install new paper filter into cover.	17
5. Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange.	17
6. Push cover firmly against flange and turn to right (clockwise) as far as it will go.	17
7. Be sure retainers are locked around flange.	17
E. Adjustments	17
1. Base	17
2. Cover Screws	17
3. Paper/Metal Filter	17
4. Optional Foam Filter	17
5. Cover	17
Figure 35. Air Cleaner Type “A” Assembly	17
1. Retainer	17
2. Slot	17
3. Flange	17
4. Paper Filler	17
5. Tab	17
6. Cover	17
Figure 36. Air Cleaner Type “B” Assembly	17
F. Carburetor	17
G. Engine Speed	17
VIII. Transporting Your Engine	18
1. Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline.	18
2. Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to avoid spilling.	18
3. Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed.	18
IX. Storing Your Engine	18
A. Short Term/Seasonal Storage	18
I. Clean Engine	18
II. Fuel Storage	18
III. Fuel System	18
IV. Fuel Treatment	19
1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer’s instructions.	19
2. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor.	19
B. Extended Storage	19
I. Draining Fuel	19
1. To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel. DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.	19
2. Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed.	19
3. Begin servicing the cylinder bore. See \	19
II. Oil Cylinder Bore	19
1. Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. \	19
2. Remove spark plug.	19
3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole.	19
4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled.	19
5. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.) Proceed to Step 8.	19
6. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key (see equipment manufacturer’s instructions) to cycle the engine for one to two seconds.	19
7. Turn ignition switch key to “OFF” position. Repeat Step 6. and Step 7. (This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage.)	19
8. Remove rag covering spark plug hole and install spark plug.	19
9. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided.	19
III. Oil	19
IV. Battery	19
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires	20
XI. Maintenance Intervals	20
Figure 37. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug	20
Figure 38. Typical Spark Plug Connection	20
Table 5. Maintenance Intervals	20
1. Change Oil	20
1. Check Oil Level	21
2. Clean Cooling Fins	21
1. Change Oil	21
2. Clean Foam Pre-Filter	21
1. Replace Paper Element	21
2. Check Spark Plug	21
1. Replace Spark Plug	21
XII. Warranty Information	24
181-789-14 (English) 1/01/08	24