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OPER OPERATOR'S ATOR'S
MANUAL MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
HM80 HM90
MODEL
HM100 HHM80
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
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BEFORE STARTING Ä Ä If your engine is equipped with a CLIMATE GUARD air cleaner, make sure scoop is posi- À À READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIPMENT tioned correctly: ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED. 0 0 • WINTER (Below 32 F; 0 C): Scoop should be pointed directly at muf- fler. 0 0 Á Á FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL: • SUMMER (Above 32 F; 0 C): Scoop should be pointed towards blower 0 housing (approximately 45 clockwise from “winter position”). IMPORTANT: To avoid engine damage nev
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) STARTING (Continued) Â Â COOLING SYSTEM (see Figure 1 and Figure 5): Á Á ELECTRIC STARTER: IMPORTANT: Frequently remove grass clippings, dirt and debris A. Move choke lever (see Figure 3 or 4) to “FULL CHOKE POSITION”. from cooling fins, air intake screen and levers and linkage. This NOTE: IF RESTARTING A WARM ENGINE AFTER A SHORT will help ensure adequate cooling and correct engine speed. SHUTDOWN, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO “NO CHOKE POSITION”. B. Move equipment control (see
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MAINTENANCE (Continued) MAINTENANCE (Continued) B. TO REMOVE AND INSTALL FILTER(S): Å Å ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY (if so equipped): AIR CLEANER "A" (see Figure 7): A. ALTERNATOR: 1. Remove wing nut and cover. For electrical problems such as inoperative starter or discharged 2. Slide foam filter (if so equipped) off paper filter. battery see equipment manufacturer’s instructions for fuse replacement, 3. Discard paper filter. maintenance and repairs. 4. Clean inside of base and cover thoroughly. B. B
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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) STORAGE NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE FUEL FUMES REMOTE CONTROL CABLE CLAMP SCREW MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A CONTROL CABLE CLAMP FURNACE, WATER HEATER, CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS HIGH SPEED BRACKET APPLIANCE. IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PREPARE AS FOLLOWS: MANUAL CONTROL (IF SO EQUIPPED) À À DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM: CONTROL LEVER A. Remove all gasoline from carburetor an
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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 engine 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 SERVICE
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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 de- signed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. In other s
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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
