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  • Tecumseh Products OVRM120 | Operator Manual - Page 1
    Operator's Manual OVRM 120 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical 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 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 7 VI
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    Information 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. The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are
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    instructions: • NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is running. • NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill
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    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 an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided
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    understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Order as part no. 695244A for OVRM 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 service source recommended by
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    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 is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. Pints (.62 liters). Tecumseh special
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    , see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16. 3 4 5 1 2 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Air Cleaner 7. Primer 8. Carburetor 9. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick
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    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
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    have a manual recoil starter, see "B. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters" instructions on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. A. Engine Sections with Electric Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine. See Table 3. I. Primer Bulb Only 1. To
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    on page 7. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 4 3 5 1 2 9 1. Spark Plug Cap 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Air Cleaner 7. Primer 8. Carburetor 9. Muffler 76 8 Figure 15. Engine Components 4 3 1. "SLOW" Position 2. "RUN
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    in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 17, 18 and 19. 3. When starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original
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    in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 21, 22 and 23. Table 4. Engine Sections with Recoil Starters If your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go to: Section
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    engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start 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. 181-1216-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft
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    in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 25, 26 and 27. 3. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to original
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    negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Figure 28. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug Figure 29. Typical Spark Plug Connection A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important
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    I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine does NOT have a dipstick, see "II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug)" instructions on page 16. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G.
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    Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil. 12. Wipe away any spilled oil. 13. Install oil fill cap dipstick. Tighten securely. See Figure 35. Figure 35. Oil Fill Cap Dipstick FULL OK ADD Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks Figure 36. Engine Oil Level 14. Carefully disconnect spark plug
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    II. Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick (Oil Fill Plug) If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1. If your engine has a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick" instructions on page 14. 1. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. See Figures 37 and 38. See
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    dusty or dirty conditions. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter. Figure 42. Oil Fill Plug Figure 43. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 181-1216-14 Figure 44. Typical Spark Plug Connection Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17
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    instructions below. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Cooling Fins 2. Air Intake Screen 3. Levers and Linkage Figure 45. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in. (0.76mm) Gap 2. Electrodes 3. Porcelain Figure 46. Resistor Spark Plug
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    Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter. III. Removal and Installation-Type "A" Air Cleaner 1. Remove 181-1216-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19
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    E. 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. F. Engine
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    , continue reading instructions below. If you operate the engine during all 4 seasons, it is NOT necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore. III. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel system in the following method below: NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA
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    ignition key, if provided. 2. Remove spark plug. 3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug hole. 4. Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is pulled. NOTES For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5. For
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    Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for additional information. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual. See Table 5. Table 5. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After First 2 hrs. When Engine is Warm Check Oil
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    Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1. Check Oil Level 2. Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Page 24 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1216-14
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    Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1. Replace Paper Filter 2. Replace Oil Filter 3. Check Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer
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    NOTES 181-1216-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 27
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    engine. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor, 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
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    for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add-on or modified part. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Air Cleaner Assembly
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    , 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
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TecumsehPower
OVRM
120
Engine Operator’s Manual
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions
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ii
I.
General Safety Precautions
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1
II.
How to Get Service
..........................................................................
3
III.
Oil and Fuel Specifications
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4
IV.
Before Starting Your Engine
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4
V.
Starting Your Engine
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7
VI.
Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage
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13
VII.
Maintenance
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13
VIII.
Transporting Your Engine
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20
IX.
Storing Your Engine
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21
X.
Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires
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23
XI.
Maintenance Intervals
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23
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
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28
Emission Control System Warranty
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29
XII.
Warranty Information
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30
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(English) 1/01/08