Tecumseh HM90 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – STARTING; FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL:
- Page 3 – AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED:; CHANGE OIL; MAINTENANCE; COOLING SYSTEM
- Page 4 – ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY; ADJUSTMENTS; REMOTE CONTROL
- Page 5 – STORAGE; DRAIN CARBURETOR; BATTERY
- Page 6 – WARRANTY AND REPAIR; TECUMSEH PRODUCTS COMPANY
- Page 7 – CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT; MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE
- Page 8 – EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY; EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
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 other adjustments are needed.
OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS
TO OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING:
À
À
A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY DETERGENT OIL.
Be sure original container is marked:
A.P.I. service "SF"-"SJ".
FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32
0
F; 0
0
C) USE SAE 30 OIL.
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225. Using
multigrade oil will increase oil consumption.
FOR WINTER (BELOW 32
0
F; 0
0
C) USE SAE 5W30 OIL.
Tecumseh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
Tecumseh Service Outlet. Order as part number 730226.
(SAE 10W is an acceptable substitute.)
(BELOW 0
0
F ONLY):
SAE 0W30 OIL is an acceptable substitute.
DO NOT USE SAE 10W40 OIL
.
OIL SUMP CAPACITY:
Models HM70-80-100, HMXL70: 26 ounces
(1-5/8 U.S. pints)
Model HHM80: 34 ounces
(2-1/8 U.S. pints)
Á
Á
A FRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED PREMIUM,
OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT
USE LEADED GASOLINE.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD
ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol
(“Gasohol”) may be used but requires special care when engine is
unused for ex tended periods. See “STORAGE” instructions on Page
5.
NOTE:
Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered
containers. Use clean fill funnels.
Never use “stale” gasoline left over from last season or stored for long
periods.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY APPEAR ON THE ENGINE:
HM80 HM90
HM100 HHM80
California Proposition 65
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE PER-
SONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
AND ANY PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR
TECUMSEH ENGINE.
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED • FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE
SPARK PLUG
WIRE
FUEL FILL
CAP
FUEL TANK
AIR INTAKE
RECOIL
STARTER
STARTER
HANDLE
OIL DRAIN
PLUG
AIR CLEANER
CARBURE-
TOR
LEVERS &
LINKAGE
MUFFLER
STOP
SWITCH
OIL FILL PLUG
AND DIP-
STICK
SPARK PLUG
COOLING
FINS
OIL FILL PLUG
& DIPSTICK (IF
SO EQUIPPED)
MODEL AND
D.O.M. DECAL
OPERATOR'S
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
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Summary
Ä Ä If your engine is equipped with a CLIMATEGUARD 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 “...
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....
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...
