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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS for
TECUMSEH
MODELS
HSK845, 850, 600
HSK600
HSK845/850
SNOW BLOWER ENGINE
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
AIR COOLED -TWO-CYCLE ENGINE
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH IF NOT FOLLOWED COULD ENDANGER THE
PERSONAL 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
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ENGINES WHICH ARE CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CALIFOR- BEFORE STARTING NIA AND U.S. EPA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE EN- GINES: À À READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED WITH THE EQUIP- Are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline / oil mix. Include the following emission control system(s): EM, TWC (if so equipped); MENT ON WHICH THIS ENGINE IS USED. Do not include any user adjustable features - therefore no other adjustments are need. Á Á FILL FUEL TANK: A. Clean area around fuel fill cap, re
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STARTING STARTING (Continued) NEVER RUN ENGINE INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. ENGINE EXHAUST Á Á ELECTRIC STARTER (see Figure 4) CONTAINS CARBON MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND WARNING: THE 120V A.C. STARTER IS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO- DEADLY GAS. WIRE POWER CORD AND PLUG, AND IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120V A.C. HOUSEHOLD CURRENT. THE STARTER MUST BE KEEP HANDS, FEET, HAIR AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY PROPERLY GROUNDED AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID THE POSSIBIL- FROM ANY MOVING PARTS ON ENGINE AND
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STOPPING MAINTENANCE (Continued) À À BEFORE STOPPING: ELECTRODES A. Run engine for a few minutes to help dry off any moisture on engine. B. To help avoid possible freeze-up of starter, proceed as follows: RECOIL STARTER: With engine running, pull starter rope with a rapid continuous PORCELAIN full arm stroke three or four times. .030 GAP NOTE: The unusual sound made by pulling starter rope will not harm engine or starter. Figure 5 ELECTRIC STARTER: Á Á MUFFLER AND CYLINDER EXHAUST PORTS: 1. Conn
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STORAGE STORAGE (Continued) NEVER STORE ENGINE WITH FUEL IN TANK INDOORS OR IN ENCLOSED, POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, WHERE Á Á DRAIN CARBURETOR (if so equipped): FUEL FUMES MAY REACH AN OPEN FLAME, SPARK OR PILOT LIGHT AS ON A FURNACE, WATER HEATER, Drain carburetor by pressing upward on bowl drain (see CLOTHES DRYER OR OTHER GAS APPLIANCE. Figure 6), which is located below carburetor (see Figure 1). IF ENGINE IS TO BE UNUSED FOR 30 DAYS OR MORE, PRE- DRAIN FUEL INTO APPROVED CONTAINER OUTDOORS, PA
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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 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
