Tecumseh HSK35,40, HSSK50 manual

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  • Page 1

    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[...]

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    BEFORE S TARTING (Continued) Â Â FILL FUEL TANK: A. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. B. Add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Use a funnel to prevent spillage. IMPORTANT: NEVER MIX OIL WITH GASOLINE C. Install fuel fill cap and wipe up any spilled gasoline. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK INDOORS. NEVER FILL FUEL TANK WHEN E[...]

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    STARTING NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG) AND NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEMS). KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND EQUIP- MENT. N[...]

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    Ã Ã CHECK ENGINE AND EQUIPMENT OFTEN FOR LOOSE NUTS, BOLTS AND ATTACHMENTS AND KEEP THESE ITEMS TIGHTENED. MAINTENANCE WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 0 F (65 0 C). AVOID THESE AREAS. À À ENGINE OIL LEVEL: Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time engine is used. See “TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHEC[...]

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    STORAGE (Continued) Á Á DRAIN CARBURETOR: Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see Figure 7), which is located below carburetor cover (see Figure 1). DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. DO NOT SMOKE. NOTE: Do not drain carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. Â Â CHANGE OIL: Chang[...]

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    FILL IN: ENGINE SPEC. WARRANTY SERIAL MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER Page 6 EXAMPLE: HSSK40 55510T (H) 5244A ENGINE SPEC. WARRANTY SERIAL MODEL NUMBER PERIOD NUMBER 181-637-14 For engine adjustment, repairs, or warranty service not covered in this manual, contact you nearest AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICE OUTLET. It is listed in your telephone book yellow[...]

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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 8 181-637-14 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[...]