Tecumseh TVM220 User Manual

TecumsehPower
Operator’s Manual
Four-Cycle L-Head 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............................................................... 3
IV. Before Starting Your Engine............................................................. 4
V. Starting Your Engine ........................................................................ 5
VI. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage ............................... 8
VII. Maintenance .................................................................................... 8
VIII. Transporting Your Engine............................................................... 12
IX. Storing Your Engine ....................................................................... 12
X. Prevent Forest, Brush and Grass Fires ......................................... 14
XI. Maintenance Intervals.................................................................... 15
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
TVM220

Tecumseh TVM220 Specifications

General

Brand	Tecumseh
Model	TVM220
Category	Engine
Language	English

Summary

General Safety Precautions

Avoiding Hazardous Gas and Fire Risks

Covers preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and gasoline fires.

Safe Operation and Handling Practices

Details on supervision, modifications, accidental starts, and personal protection.

How to Get Service

Engine Identification Decal

Explains the engine identification decal for model and specification reference.

Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks

Information on obtaining technician handbooks for advanced service.

Oil and Fuel Specifications

Engine Oil

Details on recommended engine oil types and capacity.

Recommended Fuel

Guidance on using unleaded, premium, or reformulated automotive fuel.

Before Starting Your Engine

Checking Oil Level

Instructions for checking engine oil level before each use.

Filling Oil Sump

Step-by-step guide for correctly filling the engine oil sump.

Starting Your Engine

Engines with Electric Starters

Procedures for starting engines equipped with electric starters.

Engines with Recoil Starters

Procedures for starting engines equipped with recoil starters.

Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage

Maintenance

Checking and Changing Oil

Instructions for routine oil checks and oil changes.

Removing Debris from Engine

Guidance on cleaning grass clippings, dirt, and debris from engine parts.

Spark Plug Maintenance

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

Air Cleaner Maintenance

Steps for cleaning and replacing the air cleaner and its filters.

Carburetor Service

Information on carburetor adjustment and service.

Engine Speed and Adjustments

Warnings and guidance regarding engine speed settings and adjustments.

Transporting Your Engine

Storing Your Engine

Short Term/Seasonal Storage

Procedures for preparing the engine for short-term storage.

Extended Storage

Guidelines for preparing the engine for long-term storage.

Fuel System

Fuel Treatment

Instructions on adding fuel stabilizer for storage.

Prevent Forest, Brush and Grass Fires

Maintenance Intervals

Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance

Checklist for maintenance tasks to perform before each engine use.

First Scheduled Maintenance

Specific maintenance tasks after the first 2 hours of engine operation.

Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance tasks required every 25 operating hours or 3 months.

Every 50 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance tasks required every 50 operating hours or 3 months.

Every 100 Hours or Seasonally Maintenance

Maintenance tasks required every 100 operating hours or seasonally.

Every 200 Hours or Seasonally Maintenance

Maintenance tasks required every 200 operating hours or seasonally.

California & US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement

Warranty Information

Limited Warranty for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules

Details the limited warranty terms for engines and ignition modules.