Tecumseh TM SERIES User Manual

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III. TM Models
A sample TM decal is pictured for reference.
See diag. 1-4.
Using model TM049XA 3617B A 4056CA as an exam-
ple, interpretation is as follows: See Table 1-3.
Sample TM Decal
3617B (A)TM049XA 4056CA
12 3 4
1. Engine Model Number
2. Specification Number
3. Warranty Category
4. D.O.M. (Date of Manufacture)
S
A
M
P
L
E
Table 1-3. TM Engine Model Code Designations
Code Model Number
T Indicates two cycle model.
M Indicates multi position model.
049 Indicates Displacement-49cc
XIs 49 State/Global Emissions Compliant.
A Indicates standard Model.
Code Specification Number
3617B Indicates specification number used for
identifying the parts of the engine.
Code Warranty Code
A Indicates Warranty Information. See cur-
rent Operator’s Manual for details.
Code Serial/D.O.M. Designation
4056CA Is the serial number or D.O.M. (Date of
Manufacture).
4 Is the last digit in the year of manufacture
(2004).
056 Indicates the calendar day of that year
(56th day or February 25).
C Indicates the plant line and shift on which
the engine was built at the factory.
A Indicates the location of where the engine
was built at the factory.
Short Blocks
New short blocks are identified by a tag marked SBH
(Short Block Horizontal) or SBV (Short Block Vertical).
Original model identification numbers of an engine should
always be transferred to a new short block for correct
parts identification. See diag. 1-5.
Short Block Identification Tag
SBV- 564A
SER 5107
Serial Number
SBV OR SBH Identification Number
OIL REQUIREMENTS
Tecumseh recommends using two-cycle oil part # 730227C, which is a synthetic blend that ensures cylinder wall
lubrication, mixes easy, and does not separate. Two cycle oil part # 730227C is specially formulated for use in air or water
cooled two cycle engines and contains an added fuel stabilizer.
Tecumseh two cycle engines require the use of a NMMA TC-W3 or TC-WII certified oil.
The proper fuel mixture ratio of oil to gasoline for specific engines will be found in the Operator’s Manual and on the decal
attached to the blower housing or fuel tank of the engine.
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Tecumseh TM SERIES Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	TM SERIES
Category	Engine
Language	English