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  • Tecumseh Products TM049XA | Operator Manual - Page 1
    Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Warranty Information 22 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look-Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel LOG ON! Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181-1277-14 (English) 1/01/08
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    by the following words and graphics are of special significance: ! WARNING Or 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 at www.TecumsehPower.com or
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    (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: • NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of
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    and keep it away from spark plug. See Figure 1. • 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. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with an electric
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    procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Order as part no. 694782 for TM049XA Models. See Figure 6. 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
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    for use in Tecumseh engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that will occur from use of fuels, other than those listed in the Operator's Manuals will not
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    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
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    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 use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor
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    start after following steps 1 thru 9, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Figure 13. Starter Cord Handle Location 3 21 1. Full Choke 2. 1/2 Choke 3. No Choke Figure 14. Choke Lever Position 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle
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    plug. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 2. See Figure 17. • 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. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine
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    maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. C. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 50 operating hours. 1. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec
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    Figure 21. Air Filter Assembly E. Remote Choke See equipment manufacturer's instructions and contact an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. F. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see the nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance should not be affected at
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    Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. In addition, remove grass clippings, dirt and debris from the following areas: • Cooling Fins • Air intake Screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor "IV. Fuel Treatment" instructions on page 12. If engine fuel is to be stored
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    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. IV. Fuel Treatment 1. Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer's instructions. 2. Run engine
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    off all engine switches. • Remove 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
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    call Tecumseh Power Company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to locate your dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed. See Table 4. Table 4. Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Clean Cooling Fins Clean Foam Filter Replace Flocked Screen Replace Spark Plug Clean
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    or Seasonally 1. Replace Flocked Screen 2. Replace Spark Plug Date Owner/Dealer Date Owner/Dealer Date Clean Muffler & Cylinder Exhaust Ports NOTE For this maintenance procedure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine
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    Page 16 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14
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    NOTES 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17
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    Page 18 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1277-14
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    NOTES 181-1277-14 Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19
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    in materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company will not
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    modified part. EMISSION-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
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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
Operator’s Manual
TM049XA
Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions
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I.
General Safety Precautions
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1
II.
How to Get Service
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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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6
VI.
Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage
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8
VII.
Maintenance
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8
VIII.
Transporting Your Engine
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11
IX.
Storing Your Engine
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11
X.
Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires
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13
XI.
Maintenance Intervals
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14
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement
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20
Emission Control System Warranty
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21
XII.
Warranty Information
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22
181-1277-14
(English) 1/01/08
Register Your Tecumseh Engine
Maintenance Tips
Parts Look-Up System
Great Tecumseh Apparel
Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location
Visit our web site at
www.TecumsehPower.com
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