Tecumseh HHM80 User Manual

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FOR SUMMER (ABOVE 32"F; O"C) USE SAE 30OIL.
Tecumseh
specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
Tecumseh
Service Outlet. Order as part number 730225. Using
,multigradeoilwill increaseoil Clflsumplion.
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Tecumeeh specially formulated oil is available at any Authorized
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(SAE 10WIllan acoeplllblesubslitute.)
(BELOW~SAEOW300ILisan acceptablesubstitute.
DONOTU~10W400IL.
OILSUIiPCAPAcrrY:
ModeIs.HM7~100,HMXL70: 260unces
(1-518 U.S. pints)
Model HHM80: 34 ounces
(2-1/8 U.S. pints)
@ AFRESH, CLEAN, UNLEADED REGULAR, UNLEADED PREMIUM.
OR REFORMULATED AUTOMOTIVE GASOLINE ONLY. DO NOT
USELEADEDGASOUNE. ::I
NOTE: DO NOT USE GASOLINE CONTAINING METHANOL (WOOD AIR CLEANER
ALCOHOL). Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol or grain alcohol
("Gasohotj maybe used butrequires special carewhenengineisunused
for
extended periods. Sea "STORAGE"instructionson Page 5. 01 L DRAIN
NOTE: Use clean oil and fuel and store in approved, clean, covered PLUG STARTER
containers.Usecleanfill tunnels.
Never use "stale" gasoline left
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syslBm(s): EM, 1WC (if so equipped); Do not include any user adjustable ~ ]
features-thereforenoolheradjustmentsare needed. ~_~'_"-:::~_"~-;~::"_"'i;.~ STOP OIL FILL PLU ~~,~~~~
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OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS LJ~JI~I~J SPARK PLUG SO EQUIPPED)
MODEL AND WIRE
*OPERATE ENGINE, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING: D.O.M.DECAL
lJj A CLEAN, HIGH QUALITY DETERGENT OIL.

Tecumseh HHM80 Specifications

General

Fuel Type	Gasoline
Max RPM	3600 RPM
Engine Type	4-Stroke, OHV, Air Cooled
Starting System	Recoil
Ignition System	Solid State

Summary

OIL & FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

WARRANTY AND REPAIR

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES

Details warranty coverage and periods for new engines and electronic ignition modules.

BEFORE STARTING

FILL OIL SUMP OR CHECK OIL LEVEL

Instructions on how to check and fill the engine oil level for safe operation.

FILL FUEL TANK

Guidelines for filling the fuel tank with appropriate gasoline.

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Pre-operation checks on equipment and engine safety features.

STARTING

RECOIL STARTER

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine using the recoil starter.

ADJUSTMENTS

REMOTE CONTROL

How to properly adjust remote control cables for engine and equipment.

ENGINE SPEED

Warning against tampering with the factory-set engine governor and speed.

STORAGE

DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM

Steps to drain the fuel system for long-term storage.

DRAIN CARBURETOR

Instructions for draining the carburetor before storage.

MAINTENANCE

OIL LEVEL

How to check the engine oil level regularly.

CHANGE OIL

Procedure for changing engine oil after initial use and at intervals.

AIR CLEANER

Instructions for servicing the air filter system.

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY

MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Details the warranty coverage period for emission control systems.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlines owner's duties regarding maintenance for warranty.

MAINTENANCE (Continued)

AIR CLEANER

Detailed instructions for servicing foam and paper air filters.

COOLING SYSTEM

Importance of cleaning cooling fins and air intake screen.

CALIFORNIA & US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

MANUFACTURER'S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Details the warranty coverage period for emission control systems.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

Outlines owner's duties regarding maintenance for warranty.

BEFORE STARTING (Continued)

CHECK THE FOLLOWING

Pre-operation checks on equipment and engine safety features.

STARTING

RECOIL STARTER

Step-by-step instructions for starting the engine using the recoil starter.

STARTING (Continued)

ELECTRIC STARTER

Instructions for starting the engine using the electric starter.

STOPPING

AFTER ENGINE IS STOPPED

Steps to take after the engine has been shut off.

WARRANTY AND REPAIR

LIMITED WARRANTIES FOR NEW TECUMSEH ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES

Details warranty coverage and periods for new engines and electronic ignition modules.

MAINTENANCE (Continued)

AIR CLEANER

Detailed instructions for servicing foam and paper air filters.

COOLING SYSTEM

Importance of cleaning cooling fins and air intake screen.

ADJUSTMENTS

REMOTE CONTROL

How to properly adjust remote control cables for engine and equipment.

ENGINE SPEED

Warning against tampering with the factory-set engine governor and speed.

STORAGE

DRAIN FUEL SYSTEM

Steps to drain the fuel system for long-term storage.

DRAIN CARBURETOR

Instructions for draining the carburetor before storage.

OWNER'S GUIDE TOW BAR KIT

INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing the tow bar kit on chipper shredders.

INSTALLATION (Continued)

REMOVING TOW BAR

Instructions for removing the installed tow bar.

CHIPPER/VAC Vacuum Snout Attachment

Vacuum Snout Assembly

Details of the vacuum snout assembly components.

CHIPPER/VAC Vacuum Inlet Cap Attachment

Vacuum Inlet Cap Assembly

Details of the vacuum inlet cap assembly components.

CHIPPER/VAC Rake-In Tray Attachment

Rake-In Tray Assembly

Details of the rake-in tray assembly components.

IMPORTANT!

Install Gear Shift Lever Cable

Instructions for properly installing the gear shift lever cable.