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Important Notice! Safety Definitions ............................................................ ii

General Safety Precautions ......................................................................... 1

II.

How to Get Service ....................................................................................... 2

III.

Oil and Fuel Specifications .......................................................................... 2

IV.

Before Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 3

Starting Your Engine .................................................................................... 4

VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage .......................................... 7
VII. Maintenance and Adjustments .................................................................... 7
VIII. Seasonal Storage ........................................................................................ 9
IX. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires ............................................... 10
X.

Quick Maintenance Chart .......................................................................... 10
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement .................... 11
Emission Control System Warranty .......................................................... 12

XI. Warranty Information .................................................................................. 14

Table of Contents

TC300

Operator’s

Manual

Two-Cycle Engine • Horizontal/Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

Statements in this manual preceded by the following words
are of special significance:

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WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

NOTE

Refers to important information and is placed in italic type.

It is recommended that you take special notice of all items
discussed on the next page and wear the appropriate safety
equipment.

Before operating this engine

it is your responsibility

to read

this Operator’s Manual. Follow these basic rules for your per-
sonal safety:

• Keep this manual handy at all times for future

reference.

• Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with

operating, maintenance, components and
safety instructions.

Notice Regarding Emissions

NOTE

Engines which are certified to comply with California and U.S.
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment), are certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline, and include the following emission control systems:
(EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst

(if

so equipped)

Tecumseh Website

Visit the Tecumseh website at:

www.TecumsehPower.com

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I. General Safety Precautions

• NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank

inside a building with potential sources of ignition
such as hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, electric motors, etc.

• NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when

engine is running.

• Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Fill fuel tank

outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

• DO NOT smoke while refueling tank.

• Use only an approved red GASOLINE container

to store and dispense fuel.

• DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine. Empty

fuel tank by running engine.

C. Transporting Engine

DO NOT transport engine with fuel in tank. Fuel vapor or
spilled fuel may ignite.

D. Avoid Other Fires

To reduce the risk of fire, keep all materials that can burn,
including grass and leaves, away from muffler and the rest of
the engine.

E. Stay Away from Hot Surfaces

The muffler and other engine parts
become extremely hot during operation
and remain hot after the engine has
stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.

F. Do Not Modify Engine

To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in
any way. NEVER tamper with the factory setting of engine
governor. Running the engine faster than the speed set at
the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE
WARRANTY.

G. Avoid Accidental Starts

To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment,
always disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug by attaching it securely to grounding post.

H. Stay Away from Rotating Parts

Never operate engine with covers or guards
removed. Rotating parts can cause severe
injury. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry and
clothing away from all moving parts.

A. Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

All engine exhaust
contains carbon monox-
ide, a deadly gas. Breath-
ing carbon monoxide can
cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness,
nausea, confusion and
eventually death.

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas
which may be present even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can
collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable
to save yourself. Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxide can
linger for hours or days in enclosed or poorly-ventilated
areas. If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide
poisoning, leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and
SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.

To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide:

• NEVER run engine indoors. Even if you try to

ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows
and doors, carbon monoxide can rapidly reach
dangerous levels.

• NEVER run engine in poorly-ventilated or partially

enclosed areas such as barns, garages, base-
ments, carports, under dwellings, or in pits.

• NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust

can be drawn into a building through openings such
as windows and doors.

B. Avoid Gasoline Fires

Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flammable and
can explode. Fuel vapors can spread and be
ignited by a spark or flame many feet away
from engine. To prevent injury or death from
fuel fires, follow these instructions:

Read equipment manufacturer’s manual and this
material thoroughly before using this engine.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury or
death. Call Tecumseh Products Company at
1-800-558-5402 if you have any questions.

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II. How to Get Service

For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service not
covered in this manual, contact your nearest Authorized
Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. It is listed in your Yellow Pages
under “Engines, Gasoline.”

A decal placed on the engine contains the engine model
number, engine type, and the engine date of manufacture
code (D.O.M.). See the example decal printed below.

Fuel Component

Percentage

Table 2. Recommended Fuel

Ethanol

Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”)

10%

MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)

15%

B. Fuel

Use

unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated

automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the
following components identified in Table 2.

• DO NOT use leaded fuel.

• Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left

over from last season or stored for long periods.

• DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood

Alcohol).

The engine also contains an
emission decal. The emission
decal includes engine life
specifications for the emis-
sions-related useful life period of your engine. This period
relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA.
To determine the life period specification for your engine,
please match one of the following letters with the letter
printed on your emission decal (C) 50 hours, (B) 125 hours,
(A) 300 hours.

If you have a general understanding of
internal combustion engines and wish to
repair and service your engine and/or
engine emission control systems yourself,
a Technician’s Handbook is available from
your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. This handbook covers repairs and
adjustments not covered within this
manual. Order as part no. 694782.

Tecumseh manufactures and is responsible only for the
engine used on this power equipment. If repair or service is
needed for anything other than the engine, contact the
service source recommended by the equipment manufac-
turer.

Please copy the information from the decal on your engine,
and write it into the spaces below for future reference.

TC300

3101G (B)

1067G

Engine
Model

Engine
Type

D.O.M.

Oil

1 Gal.

Table 1. Fuel Mix Chart

Mixture Ratio 24:1

5 oz.

U.S.

S.I. Metric

Gas

Oil

Petrol

4 Liters

167 ml

2 Gal.

11 oz.

8 Liters

333 ml

5 Gal.

27 oz.

20 Liters

833 ml

III. Oil and Fuel Specifications

A. Oil

To operate your engine you need to use a clean, high
quality, 2 Cycle oil mixed with fuel at a ratio of 24:1. For
recommended mixture ratio of fuel and oil, See Table 1. See
“IV. A. Mixing Fuel and Oil” instructions.

NOTES

Use of NMMA, TC-W

or TC-W3 , JASO FB or JASO FC

classified oil is recommended.

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers.

Warranty
Category

ENGINE
MODEL:

TYPE:

D.O.M.:

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IV. Before Starting Your Engine

A. Mixing Fuel and Oil

NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank
inside a building with potential sources of

ignition such as hot water and space heaters, clothes
dryers, electric motors, etc.

NOTE

DO NOT mix fuel and oil directly in fuel tank.

Use of NMMA, TC-W

or TC-W3 , JASO FB or JASO FC

classified oil is recommended.

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Oil Part Numbers.

Be sure container is outdoors and in a well-ventilated
area.

Fill approved clean red GASOLINE container with
1/4 of recommended fuel amount. See Tables 1 and 2.

Add required amount of recommended oil to fuel. See
Table 1. Fuel Mix Chart.

Screw cap onto container.

Shake container vigorously.

Unscrew cap from container.

Fill container with remainder of recommended fuel. See
Tables 1 and 2.

Wipe away any spilled fuel or oil.

B. Filling Fuel Tank

Gasoline (fuel) vapors are highly flam-
mable and can explode. Fuel vapors can

spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away
from engine. To prevent injury or death from fuel fires, follow
these instructions:

Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling.

Be sure engine is outdoors and in a well-ventilated
area.

Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap.
See Figure 1.

NOTE

For recommended mixture ratios of fuel and oil, See Table 1.
See “IV. A. Mixing Fuel and Oil” instructions.

Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel
mixture slowly, being careful to avoid spilling. DO NOT
overfill fuel tank. Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to
expand without overflowing.

Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel
mixture before starting engine. If fuel mixture is spilled
DO NOT start engine. Move machine away from area of
spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel
vapors are gone.

Figure 1. Engine Model TC300

1. Muffler

2. Starter Cord Handle

3. Fuel Tank

4. Fuel Fill Cap

5. Air Cleaner

6. Spark Plug Wire

7. Spark Plug Cap

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C. Check the Following Equipment

Be sure any ignition switch on engine or equipment is
in “ON”, “RUN”, or “START” position. See Figure 2.

Be sure air vent on fuel cap is free of debris. Be sure air
vent screw if present, (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions) on fuel cap is open. See Figure 3.

Starting Your Engine

If you are unable to start this engine after
following instructions in this manual,

contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To
avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, DO
NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other
way. For example:

• DO NOT use starting fluid.

• DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or

onto air cleaner.

• DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or

onto air cleaner.

• DO NOT operate engine or pull on starter rope with

spark plug removed. Fuel can spray from spark plug
hole and ignite.

NOTE

If engine is remotely controlled, (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions) your equipment may have one or more of the
following engine symbols. See Figure 4.

Figure 2. ON/OFF Switch

STOP

SLOW

RUN

FAST

CHOKE PRIMER

Figure 4. Typical Engine Symbols

Figure 3. Optional Air Vents

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Figure 5. Primer Bulb and Starter Handle Location

A. Engine Without Choke and With Primer Bulb

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure
engine is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

Move engine throttle control to “START” if present (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions).

When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return
completely to original position between pushes. See
Figure 5.

NOTES

Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly
with your thumb 5 times.

DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short
shut-down. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in
equipment malfunction.

Operate equipment control to release engine brake or
clutch if present (see equipment manufacturer’s
instructions).

When pulling starter rope, the rope can
unexpectedly jerk back toward engine

causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow
these instructions:

Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 5.

a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.

b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.

c. Return rope

slowly

to original position.

NOTE

Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.

If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 5 and try again.

If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 6,
contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.
DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in
any other way.

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B . Engine With Choke and Without Primer Bulb

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine
is outdoors in a well-ventilated area.

Move choke control lever to “FULL CHOKE” position
(see equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See
Figure 6.

NOTE

If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown, move
choke lever to “NO CHOKE” position.

When pulling starter rope, the rope can
unexpectedly jerk back toward engine

causing serious injury. To avoid this risk, carefully follow
these instructions:

Grasp starter cord handle. See Figure 7.

a. Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag.

b. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue
pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke.

c. Return rope

slowly

to original position.

NOTE

Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids
potential damage to the recoil mechanism.

If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2
thru 3 and try again.

When engine starts:

Momentarily move choke lever to “1/2 CHOKE”
position until engine runs smoothly.

Next, move choke lever to “NO CHOKE”
position.

NOTES

If engine starts but falters when choke is moved to “NO
CHOKE” position:

a. Momentarily move choke control back to “FULL
CHOKE” position.

b. Next, move control to “1/2 CHOKE” until engine
runs smoothly.

c. Finally, move control to “NO CHOKE ” position.

If engine dies after choke is moved to “NO CHOKE” posi-
tion, repeat steps 2 thru 5 to restart engine.

6. If engine fires but does not continue to run, move

choke control lever to “NO CHOKE” position and pull
starter rope again.

If engine fails to start after 3 attempts move choke
control to “FULL CHOKE” and pull starter rope again.

If engine does not start after following steps 1
thru 7, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer. DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this
engine in any other way.

PULL

TO ST

ART

Figure 7. Starter Handle

Figure 6. Choke Lever Position

1. Full Choke

2. 1/2 Choke

3. No Choke

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VI. Stopping Your Engine and
Short-Term Storage

Move remote control on equipment, or any ignition stop
switch on engine, to “STOP” or “OFF” (see equipment
manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 8.

Close air vent screw on fuel fill cap if present, (see
equipment manufacturer’s instructions). See Figure 9.

Never store the engine with fuel in the fuel
tank inside a building with potential

sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters,
clothes dryers, electric motors, etc.

VII. Maintenance

To prevent accidental starting when
working on equipment, always discon-

nect spark plug wire and keep it way from spark plug.

The muffler and other engine parts
become extremely hot during operation

and remain hot after the engine has stopped. To avoid
severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.

A. Removing Debris from Engine

Before each use, remove all dirt and debris from the follow-
ing areas:

• Cooling Fins

• Air Intake Screen

• Air Inlets

• Gas Cap Air Vent Screw

• Gas Cap Air Vent

• Levers

• Linkage

Removing debris will insure adequate cooling, correct engine
speed and reduce the risk of fire. See Figures 9 and 10.

Figure 9. Gas Cap Air Vent Screw (Option)

Figure 8. Engine Ignition Switch (Option)

PULL TO START

Figure 10. Debris Removal Areas

Cooling Fins

Air Intake
Screen
(Option)

Air Vent

Air Inlets

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B. Muffler and Cylinder Exhaust Ports

The muffler and cylinder exhaust ports require cleaning after
every 50 hours of operation. For this maintenance proce-
dure it is recommended that the engine be taken to an
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

C. Spark Plug

Check spark plug yearly or every 50 operating hours.

Clean area around spark plug.

Remove and inspect spark plug.

Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if elec-
trodes are:

• Pitted

• Burned

• Fouled with deposits

Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set
gap to .030 (0.76mm) if necessary. See Figure 11.

Install spark plug and tighten securely.

NOTE

A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement (Tecumseh
part no. 611049, or Champion part no. RJC-8Y).

D. Cleaning/Replacing Air Filters

Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent prema-
ture engine wear and failure. NEVER run engine without
complete air cleaner installed on engine. The filters in the
air cleaner periodically need to be cleaned or replaced.

NOTE

Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for
Tecumseh Air Cleaner Part Numbers.

I. Air Filter Removal/Installation

Remove screws. See Figure 12.

Remove filter cover.

Remove optional flocked screen if present.

Remove foam filter.

Remove flocked screen.

Thoroughly clean the inside of filter cover and filter
body.

Inspect flocked screens and foam filter for discoloration
or dirt accumulation. If either is present, see “ II.
Servicing Foam Filters” or “III. Servicing Flocked
Screens” instructions.

Install flocked screen.

Install foam filter.

10. Install optional flocked screen if present.

11. Install filter cover.

12. Install screws and tighten securely.

1. Screw

2. Foam Filter

3. Flocked Screen (Optional)

4. Flocked Screen

5. Filter Cover

Figure 12. Air Filter Assembly

Figure 11. Resistor Spark Plug

1. .030 (0.76mm) Gap

2. Electrodes

3. Porcelain

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VIII. Seasonal Storage

If engine is to be unused for more than a month, prepare
engine as indicated below:

A. Fuel System

Fuel stored in the tank will gradually
deteriorate, leaving gum deposits which

will clog the carburetor or fuel system. To avoid these
problems, treat the fuel system in one of the two following
methods:

Method 1

NOTE

Tecumseh recommends using

U L

U LTRA

TRA

TRA----- FRESH™

FRESH™

Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner
as acceptable methods of minimizing formation of fuel gum
deposits during storage. Both products are available from your
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

Add fuel preservative/stabilizer according to
manufacturer’s instructions.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer
to allow it to reach carburetor.

NOTES

Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Failure
to do so may result in equipment damage.

DO NOT drain stabilizer from carburetor. Doing so may result
in gum deposits and/or corrosion and cause equipment mal-
function.

Instead of using a fuel preservative/stabilizer, you can empty
the fuel tank as follows:

Method 2

To prevent serious injury from fuel fires, empty fuel tank
by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel.
DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine.

II. Servicing Foam Filters

Clean and re-oil foam filters every 3 months or every 25
operating hours. Clean and re-oil daily if used in extremely
dusty conditions. After removing the filter, follow these
cleaning instructions below:

Wash in warm water and detergent solution then
press (DO NOT twist) until all dirt is removed.

Rinse thoroughly until water is clear.

Wrap in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until
completely dry.

Saturate with engine oil and press (DO NOT twist) to
distribute oil.

Remove excess oil.

III. Servicing Flocked Screens

Wash in a solution of water and detergent.

Rinse thoroughly in clear water. Air dry.

NOTE

DO NOT put oil on a flocked screen.

E. Remote Choke

See equipment manufacturer’s instructions and contact an
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

F. Carburetor

If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see the nearest
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Engine performance
should not be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet

(2,134

meters)

. For operation at higher elevations, contact an

Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer.

G. Engine Speed

To avoid serious injury NEVER tamper with the factory
setting of engine governor. Running the engine faster than
the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID
THE ENGINE WARRANTY.

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B. Lubricating Cylinder Bore

When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may
spray from spark plug hole. To prevent

serious injury from fuel fires, follow these instructions:

Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from
spark plug.

Remove spark plug.

Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of clean engine oil into spark plug
hole.

Cover spark plug hole with rag to prevent fuel from
spraying from spark plug hole when starter rope is
pulled.

Grasp starter cord handle and pull out

slowly

using a

full arm stroke. Repeat once. (This will distribute oil
throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during
storage.)

Install spark plug.

NOTE

Connect spark plug wire before attempting to start engine
once engine is out of storage.

C. Battery

See equipment manufacturer’s instructions for proper
battery storage if present.

IX. Preventing Forest, Brush and
Grass Fires

Local, state and federal laws may require use of a spark
arrester to prevent fires. For example, it is a violation of
California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to use or
operate engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered or
unimproved grass-covered land unless engine is equipped
with a spark arrester. Spark arrester must be maintained in
effective working order by owner and/or operator.

If your engine does not have a spark arrester, you may
purchase one from an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing
Dealer.

Every 50 hours/seasonally

X. Quick Maintenance Chart

Every 5 hours or daily

Every 25 hours/3 months

•

PROCEDURE

Clean Foam Filter

Replace Flocked Screen(s)

Replace Spark Plug

Clean Cooling Fins

Clean Muffler & Cylinder

Exhaust Ports

•

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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 small off-road engine. In
California, new 1995 and later small off-road engines must be
designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-
smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year
engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of
sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small non-road engines.
Tecumseh Products Co. will warrant the emission control system
on your small off-road engine for the periods of time listed below,
provided there has been no abuse, neglect, unapproved
modification, or improper maintenance of your small off-road
engine.

Your emission control system may include parts such as the
carburetor, ignition system and exhaust system. Also included
may be the compression release system and other emission-
related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Tecumseh Products Co.
will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you for
diagnosis, parts and labor.

MANUFACTURER’S EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year
California small off-road engines are warranted for two years as
hereinafter noted. In other states, 1997 and later model year
engines are also warranted for two years. If, during such warranty
period, any emission-related part on your engine is defective in
materials or workmanship, the part will be repaired or replaced
by Tecumseh Products Co.

OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner’s
Manual, but Tecumseh Products Co. will not deny warranty solely
due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written
evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should, however, be
aware that Tecumseh Products Co. may deny you warranty
coverage if your small off-road engine or a part thereof has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to
a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh
Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service
Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon
as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed
in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a
Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer or by contacting
Tecumseh Products Co., c/o Service Manager, Engine and
Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton,
WI 53024-1499. Telephone 1-262-377-2700 [or in USA/Canada
call 1-800-558-5402] or see your local telephone yellow pages
under “Engines, Gasoline” for the name, address and telephone
number of a Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer near you.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This warranty statement explains your rights and obligations
under the Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”)
which is provided to you by Tecumseh Products Co. pursuant to
California law. Tecumseh Products Co. also provides to original
purchasers of new Tecumseh Products Co. engines. The
Tecumseh Products Co. Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh
Engine and Electronic Ignition Modules (“Tecumseh Products
Co. Warranty”) which is enclosed with all new Tecumseh
Products Co. engines on a separate sheet. The ECS Warranty
applies only to the emission control system of your new engine.
To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS
Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty, the ECS
Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the
Tecumseh Products Co. Warranty may provide a longer warranty
period. Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Products Co.
Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect
to your new engine.

Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Products
Co. Authorized Servicing Dealer. At the time of requesting
warranty service, evidence must be presented of the date of
sale to the original purchaser. The purchaser shall pay any
charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the
products to and from the place where the inspection and/or
warranty work is performed. The purchaser shall be responsible
for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the
transportation of any engine or any part(s) thereof submitted for
inspection and/or warranty work.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and
responsibilities, you should contact Tecumseh Products Co. at
1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-5402.

CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

Revised October, 2001

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EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

Emission Control System Warranty (“ECS Warranty”) for 1995
and later model year California small off-road engines (for other
states, 1997 and later model year engines):

APPLICABILITY:

This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later

model year California small off-road 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 to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue
for 24 consecutive months thereafter.

GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE:

Tecumseh

Products Co. warrants to the original, end-use purchaser of
the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent
purchaser that each of its small off-road engines is:

1. Designed, built and equipped so as to conform with all

applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board
pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2, Part 5, Division
26 of the Health and Safety Code, and

2. Free from defects in materials and workmanship which, at

any time during the ECS Warranty Period, will cause a
warranted emissions-related part to fail to be identical in
all material respects to the part as described in the engine
manufacturer’s application for certification.

C. The ECS Warranty only pertains to emissions-related parts

on your engine, as follows:

1. Any warranted, emissions-related parts which are not

scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in
the Owner’s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS
Warranty Period. If any such part fails during the ECS
Warranty Period, it shall be repaired or replaced by
Tecumseh Products Co. according to Subsection 4 below.
Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty
shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty
Period.

2. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled

only for regular inspection as specified in the Owner’s
Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period. A
statement in such written instructions to the effect of “repair
or replace as necessary”, shall not reduce the ECS Warranty
Period. Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS
Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS
Warranty Period.

3. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is scheduled

for replacement as required maintenance in the Owner’s
Manual, shall be warranted for the period of time prior to
the first scheduled replacement point for that part. If the
part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement, the part
shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Products Co.
according to Subsection 4 below. Any such emissions-
related part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty,
shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty
Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for
such emissions-related part.

4. Repair or replacement of any warranted, emissions-related

part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed at no
charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service
Outlet.

5. The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which

leads to the determination that a part covered by the ECS
Warranty is in fact defective, provided that such diagnostic
work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet.

6. Tecumseh Products Co. shall be liable for damages to

other original engine components or approved
modifications proximately caused by a failure under
warranty of an emission-related part covered by the ECS
Warranty.

7. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Products

Co. shall maintain a supply of warranted emission-related
parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such
emission-related parts.

8. Any Tecumseh Products Co. authorized and approved

emission-related replacement part may be used in the
performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair
and will be provided without charge to the owner. Such
use shall not reduce Tecumseh Products Co. ECS
Warranty obligations.

9. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not be used to

modify or repair a Tecumseh Products Co. engine. Such
use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient
grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim.
Tecumseh Products Co. shall not be liable hereunder for
failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Products
Co. engine caused by the use of such an unapproved
add-on or modified part.

EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING:

1. Carburetor Assembly and its Internal Components

a) Fuel filter
b) Carburetor gaskets
c) Intake pipe

2. Air Cleaner Assembly

a) Air filter element

3. Ignition System, including:

a) Spark plug
b) Ignition module
c) Flywheel assembly

Catalytic Muffler

(if so equipped)

a) Muffler gasket

(if so equipped)

b) Exhaust manifold

(if so equipped)

Crankcase Breather Assembly and its Components

a) Breather connection tube

NOTES

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Tecumseh Products Company • Engine & Transmission Group • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA

Telephone: 1-800-558-5402

Visit us at: www.TecumsehPower.com

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(English) 02/01/02

The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

Warranty requirements for engines sold outside of the USA may vary from
country to country. For warranty details for your specific country, contact your
national Tecumseh Service Distributor. If help is needed in locating your national
service distributor, you may contact Tecumseh c/o International Service Coordinator,
Engine & Transmission Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin
USA 53024-1499. Telephone is 1-262-377-2700 or in USA/Canada call 1-800-558-

5402

For the time period shown below from the date of purchase, Tecumseh Products
Company will, at its option as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the
original purchaser, free of charge, any part of any new Tecumseh engine which is
found, upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer to be

DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP

, except as provided below.

This Limited Warranty

DOES NOT COVER

(i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof

used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and/or used on any commercial or
rental track, or (ii) defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new
Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear, accidents, improper maintenance,
improper use or abuse of the product, or failure to follow the instructions contained
in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh engine or part. The
cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective
shall be paid for by the original purchaser. At the time warranty service is requested,
evidence must be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser. Any
charge for making service calls and/or for transporting any engine or part(s) thereof
to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is performed is
payable solely by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for any damage or
loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or part(s) thereof
submitted for inspection and/or warranty work.

WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY

BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED TECUMSEH SERVICING DEALER.

Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either a Tecumseh Authorized
Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Master Service
Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor, or Tecumseh Central Warehouse
Distributor) or by contacting Tecumseh c/o Service Manager, Engine and Transmis-
sion Group Service Division, 900 North Street, Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499.

* 2 years on engine, 10 years (the first 5 years covering parts and labor only; the

second 5 years covering parts only) on electronic ignition.

** 1 year for Australian/New Zealand for rotary mower engines.
+ For purposes of this warranty policy, “consumer use” shall mean consumer’s

personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser.

++For purposes of this warranty policy, “commercial use” shall mean all other uses,

including use for commercial, income producing, or rental purposes.

~ The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the

engine model number on the “Important Engine Information” Decal. One letter in
the engine model number will be preceded by the word WARRANTY: and
surrounded by parens (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (H) or (K) and that letter is your
engine warranty category designation. IN CALIFORNIA ONLY, THIS EXPRESS
WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION
CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT.

THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.

Neither Tecumseh nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties, representations, or

promises, written or oral, as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts, other than as set forth herein. ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEH ENGINE OR PART(S) THEREOF, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW AND ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEH BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND/OR
EXPENSES.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above

limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state-
to-state.

Revised October, 2001

Limited Warranty for New Tecumseh

Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules

XI. Warranty Information

ENGINE WARRANTY PERIOD

WARRANTY

CATEGORY~

(A)

(B)
(C)
(D)

(E)

(H)
(K)

WITHIN USA &

CANADA

90 day

1 year

2 years
2 years
2 years

2 ‘n 10*
2 ‘n 10*

OUTSIDE USA &

CANADA

90 day

1 year
1 year

2 years**

2 years

2 ‘n 10*
2 ‘n 10*

CONSUMER USE +

WARRANTY

CATEGORY~

(A)

(B)
(C)
(D)

(E)

(H)
(K)

WITHIN USA &

CANADA

No Warranty

1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year

2 ‘n 10*

OUTSIDE USA &

CANADA

No Warranty

1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year

COMMERCIAL USE ++

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