Tecumseh H30-40 User Manual

TecumsehPower
Operator’s Manual
H30-40
Four-Cycle Engine • Horizontal Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Safety Definitions.........................................ii
I. General Safety Precautions ............................................................. 1
II. How to Get Service .......................................................................... 3
III. Oil and Fuel Specifications............................................................... 3
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 6
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 12
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 12
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 16
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 16
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 18
XI. Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... 18
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22
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(English) 1/01/08

Tecumseh H30-40 Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	H30-40
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Precautions

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Engine exhaust contains deadly carbon monoxide gas; follow safety rules to prevent poisoning.

Avoid Gasoline Fires

Gasoline vapors are flammable and can explode; follow instructions to prevent fuel fires.

Adult Supervision

Emphasizes adult supervision for operation, refueling, and maintenance to prevent unsupervised use.

Rotating Parts Safety

Warns against operating with unguarded engine shafts and the entanglement risk of rotating parts.

Engine Modification Warning

Burn and Fire Hazards

Warns about hot engine parts and fire risks, advising to keep flammable materials away from the engine.

Accidental Start Prevention

Provides steps to prevent accidental engine starting, such as disconnecting the spark plug wire.

Oil and Fuel Specifications

Engine Oil

Engine Fuel

Before Starting Your Engine

Checking Oil Level

Explains the importance of checking and maintaining the engine oil level between FULL and ADD marks.

Filling Oil Sump

Provides step-by-step instructions for correctly filling the engine oil sump.

Filling Fuel Tank

Details safe procedures for filling the fuel tank, emphasizing vapor control and spill prevention.

Starting Your Engine

Electric Starters

Primer Bulb Starting

Choke Starting

Recoil Starters

Primer Bulb with Recoil

Maintenance

Checking and Changing Oil

Explains how to check oil levels and the schedule for oil changes.

Spark Plug Service

Air Cleaner Service

Engine Speed Control

Storing Your Engine

Extended Storage

Maintenance Intervals

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty

Emission Control Warranty

Emission Control System Warranty Details