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Tecumseh OV358EA User Manual

Tecumseh OV358EA
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Engine Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual
OV358EA
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical 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 ........................................................................ 6
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................. 10
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................. 10
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 13
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 13
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires..................................... 15
XI. Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... 16
California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement.......... 20
Emission Control System Warranty ............................................... 21
XII. Warranty Information...................................................................... 22
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(English) 7/01/08
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Tecumseh OV358EA Specifications

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BrandTecumseh
ModelOV358EA
CategoryEngine
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Precautions

Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Safe practices to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning from engine exhaust.

Avoid Gasoline Fires

Safety guidelines to prevent gasoline fires and explosions.

Adult Supervision for Operation and Maintenance

Ensuring adults handle operation, refueling, and maintenance for safety.

Stay Away from Rotating Parts

Warning about the hazards of rotating engine components.

Do Not Modify Engine

Caution against engine modification and tampering with governor settings.

Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces

Precautions regarding hot engine parts and fire prevention.

Avoid Accidental Starts

Steps to prevent accidental engine starts during maintenance.

Use Hearing Protection

Recommendation to wear hearing protection due to engine noise.

How to Get Service

Engine Identification Decal

Locating and understanding the engine identification decal for service.

Technician's Handbook Availability

Information on obtaining the technician's handbook for advanced service.

Oil and Fuel Specifications

Recommended Engine Oil

Guidelines for selecting and using the correct engine oil.

Recommended Fuel

Specifications for unleaded fuel and prohibited fuel types.

Before Starting Your Engine

Checking Engine Oil Level

Procedure for checking and maintaining the correct engine oil level.

Filling the Oil Sump

Step-by-step instructions for filling the engine oil sump.

Filling the Fuel Tank

Safe procedures for filling the engine fuel tank.

Starting Your Engine

Starting Electric Starter Engines

Instructions for starting engines equipped with electric starters, including control types.

Starting Recoil Starter Engines

Instructions for starting engines equipped with manual recoil starters, including control types.

Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage

Maintenance

Checking and Changing Engine Oil

Procedure for regular oil checks and oil changes.

Removing Debris from Engine

Cleaning cooling fins, air intake, and other areas to prevent overheating.

Spark Plug Inspection and Replacement

Guidelines for checking, cleaning, and replacing the spark plug.

Air Cleaner Cleaning and Replacement

Procedures for servicing the engine's air cleaner assembly.

Carburetor and Engine Adjustments

Information on carburetor, engine speed, and general adjustments.

Transporting Your Engine

Storing Your Engine

Short-Term and Seasonal Storage

Procedures for storing the engine for short periods or a season.

Fuel System Maintenance for Storage

Treating the fuel system to prevent issues during storage.

Extended Storage Procedures

Detailed steps for preparing the engine for long-term storage.

Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires

Maintenance Intervals

Warranty Information

Emission Control System Warranty

Details on the warranty coverage for engine emission control systems.

Engine and Ignition Module Limited Warranty

Information on the limited warranty for new engines and ignition modules.

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