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Page 1 Figure 1 MODEL 3-1-99 181-630-14 181-630-14 ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES, are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore no oth[...]
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Ä Ä If your engine is equipped with a CLIM ATE GUARD air cleaner, make sure scoop is posi- tioned correctly: • WINTER (Below 32 0 F; 0 0 C): Scoop should be pointed directly at muf- fler. • SUMMER (Above 32 0 F; 0 0 C): Scoop should be pointed towards blower housing (approximately 45 0 clockwise from “winter position”). IMPORTANT: In orde[...]
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STARTING (Continued) Á Á ELECTRIC STARTER: A. Move choke lever (see Figure 3 or 4) to “FULL CHOKE POSITION”. NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO “NO CHOKE POSITION”. B. Move equipment control (see manufacturer’s instructions) or engine control to “START”. C. Push starter button or turn ignit[...]
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) Å Å ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY (if so equipped): A. ALTERNATOR: For electrical problems such as inoperative starter or discharged battery see equipment manufacturer’s instructions for fuse replacement, maintenance and repairs. B. BATTERY: 1. When servicing battery, always connect cables to battery exactly as they were before[...]
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STORAGE NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE. IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE AS FOLLOWS: À À DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM: A. Remove all gasoline from carb[...]
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FILL IN: ENGINE SPEC. WARRANTY SERIAL MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER Page 6 EXAMPLE: HM80 155000P (B) 5001A ENGINE SPEC. WARRANTY SERIAL MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER 181-630-14 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase, Tecumseh Products Company will, at its option [...]
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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY ST ATEMENT The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”), the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) and Tecumseh Products Co. are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems W arranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new[...]
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Page 8 181-630-14 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines): A. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California utility and lawn an[...]