III. Oil and Fuel Specifications
A. Oil
To operate engine you need to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. In addition, you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to operate properly.
NOTES
The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or
Be sure original container is marked A.P.I. Service “SL/SJ”.
Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C) will increase oil consumption. SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended.
Table 1. Recommended Oil
TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage
Straight Grade
TecumsehPower Part No.
730225A or SAE 30W
Multi Grade
TecumsehPower Part No. 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W
TecumsehPower Synthetic Part No.
730263 or SAE 0W30
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Table 2. Recommended Fuel
B. Fuel
Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. You may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 2.
•DO NOT use leaded fuel.
•Fuel must be fresh and clean. NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods.
•NEVER mix oil with fuel.
•DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol).
| The use of alternative fuels such as E85 | |
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or E20 are NOT recommended for use in | ||
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TecumsehPower engines. Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may cause internal engine damage.
NOTE
Damage and/or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those listed in the Operator’s Manuals will not be considered warranty.
IV. Before Starting Your Engine
A. Checking Oil Level
To avoid engine damage, it is important to:
•Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm. Check oil level more frequently during engine
•Keep oil level between “FULL” and “ADD” marks on dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without dipstick. See Figure 6.
•Be sure oil fill cap/plug is tightened securely.
NOTES
DO NOT overfill oil filler. Doing so may result in oil
DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the “ADD” mark on dipstick. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage.
Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil.
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Ethanol | 10% |
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Grain Alcohol (“Gasohol”) | 10% |
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MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) | 15% |
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ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) | 15% |
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FULL | Fill Between |
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OK | Marks |
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Figure 6. Engine Oil Level
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