User manual TECUMSEHPOWER OH318

[. . . ] s Operator's Manual OH318EA (OHM90-110) Four-Cycle Engine · Horizontal Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Table of Contents I. Safety Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii General Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 How to Get Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] "FULL CHOKE" Position Figure 25. Remote Choke Control Positions 1 2 3 Figure 27. Starter Cord Handle 181-719-14 Four-Cycle Engine · Horizontal Crankshaft · Air-Cooled Page 11 VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer's instructions. To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running. Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key, if provided. Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death. WARNING 1 2 3 NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury. WARNING VII. Maintenance To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should perform maintenance on this engine. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation. WARNING WARNING 1. Engine Components To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: · Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. · Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur. · Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. · Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. · Turn all engine switches to "OFF" position. · Remove ignition key, if provided. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine · Horizontal Crankshaft · Air-Cooled 181-719-14 A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: · Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Checking Oil Level" instructions on page 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. · Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 50 operating hours thereafter; more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. [. . . ] Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet (any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer, TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor, or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) or by contacting TecumsehPower Company c/o Service Manager, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin USA 53024-1499. "CONSUMER USE" (4) Warranty Category (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (H) (K) (7) (6) "COMMERCIAL USE" (5) Within U. S. A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 2 `n 10 (3) 1 Year Outside U. S. A. and Canada No Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Within U. S. A. [. . . ]