Tecumseh HM100 User Manual

Operator’s Manual
LH318XA (HM80-100)
LH358EA/LH358XA
Four-Cycle Engine • L-Head • 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 ............................................................. 4
IV. Before Starting Your Engine ........................................................... 4
V. Starting Your Engine ...................................................................... 8
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ........................... 12
VII. Maintenance ................................................................................ 12
VIII. Transporting Your Engine ............................................................. 15
IX. Storing your Engine ...................................................................... 15
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires ................................... 17
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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Tecumseh HM100 Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	HM100
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

Safety Notices and Definitions

Safety Definition Glossary

General Safety Precautions

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazards

Precautions to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.

Gasoline Fire Hazards

Safety guidelines to prevent gasoline fires and explosions.

Adult Supervision Requirements

Rotating Parts Hazards

Warnings about the dangers of rotating engine parts and guarding.

Continuing General Safety Precautions

Engine Modification Prohibitions

Warning against modifying the engine, especially the governor.

Hot Surface Burn and Fire Prevention

Precautions to avoid burns from hot engine parts and prevent fires.

Accidental Start Prevention

Steps to prevent accidental engine starts during maintenance.

Engine Oil and Fuel Specifications

Recommended Engine Oil

Recommended Fuel Types

Pre-Start Engine Checks

Checking Engine Oil Level

Procedures for checking the engine's oil level before operation.

Filling Engine Oil Sump

Instructions on how to properly fill the engine oil sump.

Continuing Pre-Start Engine Checks

Fuel Tank Filling Procedure

Safe procedures for filling the fuel tank.

Climate Guard Air Cleaner and Scoop Adjustment

Starting the Engine

Starting Electric Starter Engines

Instructions for starting engines equipped with electric starters.

Starting Recoil Starter Engines

Instructions for starting engines equipped with recoil starters.

Engine Maintenance

Oil Maintenance

Procedures for checking and changing the engine oil.

Air Cleaner Service and Replacement

Continuing Engine Maintenance

Air Filter Element Service

Engine Speed Governor Warning

Engine Storage Procedures

Fuel System Management

Scheduled Maintenance Intervals