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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
MODELS
HSK35,40, HSSK50
SNOW BLOWER ENGINE
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED -FOUR-CYCLE ENGINE
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.
THESE SYMBOLS MAY
APPEAR ON
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ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALI- BEFORE STARTING (Continued) FORNIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES: Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline. Â Â FILL FUEL TANK: Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore A. Clean area around fuel fill cap, remove cap. no other adjustments are needed. B. Add “UNLEADED” regular gasoline, slowly, to fuel tank. Use a funnel to
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STARTING STARTING (Continued) Á Á ELECTRIC STARTER (see Figure 5) NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A THREE- POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE STARTER MUST BE DEADLY GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE IS ALSO PRESENT IN PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY ENGINE EXHAUST FROM LIQUID PETROLEUM (LPG)
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STOPPING MAINTENANCE À À BEFORE STOPPING (see Figure 1): WARNING - TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY 0 0 AREAS MAY EXCEED 150 F (65 C). AVOID THESE AREAS. A. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. À À ENGINE OIL LEVEL: B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as Check oil level every five (5) operating hours or each time follows: engine is used. See “TO FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL” on Page 2. RECOIL STARTER: With engine running, pull starter rope
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ADJUSTMENTS STORAGE (Continued) DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST APPLICA- Á Á DRAIN CARBURETOR: TIONS AND CONDITIONS. IF ADJUSTMENTS ARE NEED- ED, PROCEED AS FOLLOWS: 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, À À CARBURETOR: AWAY FROM OPEN FLAME. BE SURE ENGINE IS COOL. If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your ne
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WARRANTY AND REPAIR 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 pages under "Engines, Gasoline." If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine yourself, a "MECHANICS HANDBOOK" which covers repairs and adjustments not covered in this OPERATOR'S MANUAL is available from your AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVIC
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CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 Warranty on your new utility or lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new 1995 and later utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other sta
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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 and garden equipment engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered
