Tecumseh OV358EA User Manual

Engine Operator’s Manual Operator’s ManualOV358EAFour-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-CooledTable of ContentsIMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definit

Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14B. Engines with Recoil StartersIf you have an electric starter see "A. Eng

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,

Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term StorageStop engine according to equipm

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11B. Removing Debris from EngineBefore each use, remove the air cleaner cover. D

Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14D. Cleaning/Replacing Air CleanerYour engine has an air cleaner which helps pr

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13G. AdjustmentsDO NOT make any engine adjustments. Factory settings are satisfa

Page 14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14III. Fuel SystemTo avoid stale gas and carburetor problems, treat the fuel sys

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15II. Oil Cylinder BoreWhen lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from spark

Page 16 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14XI. Maintenance IntervalsMaintenance is one of the most important things

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17Before Each Use Scheduled MaintenanceEvery 5 Hours or Before Each Use1. Check

Page ii Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14IMPORTANT NOTICE!Safety DefinitionsStatements in this manual preceded by the f

Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance1. Change Oil Date___________

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 19NOTES

Page 20 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTThe U. S. Envir

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21Revised January, 2004EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTYEmission Control Syste

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181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1I. General Safety Precautions!WARNINGA. Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningAll engi

Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14E. DO NOT Modify EngineTo avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine i

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3II. How to Get ServiceFor engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT c

Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14III. Oil and Fuel SpecificationsA. OilTo operate engine you need to use a clean

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5B. Filling Oil Sump1. Be sure engine is upright and level.2. Unscrew oil fill c

Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1132-14V. Starting Your EngineAn adult should start the engine. Only allow children to

181-1132-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7II. Independent Speed and Choke Controls1. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning,