This comprehensive Clymer repair and service manual covers more than 50 Tecumseh single-cylinder, L-head (valves in cylinder block), aluminum engines with 2.5 to 10 hp. Designed specifically for do-it-yourselfers, this manual feature step-by-step instructions and detailed visuals for every repair and maintenance procedure. Tecumseh Engine Models Covered: ECV100 | ECV120 | H30 | H35 | H50 | H60 | H70 | HH120 | HM100 | HM70 | HM80 | HS40 | HS50 | LAV35 | LAV50 | TVM125 | TVM170 | TVM195 | TVM220 | TVS105 | TVS105 | TVS120 | TVS75 | TVXL105 | TVXL220 | TVS90.
TABLE of CONTENTS:
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CHAPTER ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION
Safety | Notes, cautions and warnings | Service hints | Special tools | Basic hand tools | Test equipment | Precision measuring tools | Fasteners | Sealants, cements and cleaners | Lubricants.
CHAPTER TWO: ENGINE FUNDAMENTALS
Operating principles | Major engine components | Fuel system | Ignition system | Electrical system.
CHAPTER THREE: GENERAL ENGINE INFORMATION
Fuel | Oil | Engine identification | Basic engine specifications | Purchasing parts.
CHAPTER FOUR: TROUBLESHOOTING
Fuel | Controls | Starter | Troubleshooting.
CHAPTER FIVE: LUBRICATION and MAINTENANCE
Lubrication | Maintenance | Safety devices | Oil change | Air cleaner | Cooling system | Hoses and wires | Operating cable | Muffler | Compression test | Spark plug | Ignition breaker points and condenser | Ignition coil armature air gap (models with external ignition coil) | Ignition timing | Carburetor adjustement (except Vector VLV50, VLXL50, VLV55, and VLXL55) | Carburetor adjustment (Vector VLV50, VLXL50, VLV55, and VLXL55) | Governor linkage | Combustion chamber.
CHAPTER SIX: FUEL and GOVERNOR SYSTEMS
Operating linkage | Diaphragm carburetors | Tecumseh float carburetors | Walbro LME carburetor | Governor system.
CHAPTER SEVEN: IGNITION SYSTEM and FLYWHEEL BRAKE
Ignition coil (breaker-point ignition) | Ignition module/coil | Flywheel and key | Breaker point cam | Stop switch | Flywheel brake.
CHAPTER EIGHT: REWIND STARTERS
Rewind starters mounted on blower housing | Early "teardrop"-shaped starter | Starter used on HM and VM series engines | Stylized rewind starter | Vertical-pull rewind starter.
CHAPTER NINE: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Electrical precautions | Testing | Battery | Charging/lighting system | Electric starter system | Troubleshooting | Electric starter motors.
CHAPTER TEN: GENERAL INSPECTION and REPAIR TECHNIQUES
Failure analysis | Precision measurements | Repair techniques.
CHAPTER ELEVEN: ENGINE OVERHAUL
Muffler | Crankcase breather | Flywheel | Cylinder head | Valve system | Oil seals (service with crankshaft installed) | Internal engine components | Engine disassembly | Piston rings | Piston and piston pin | Connecting rod | Camshaft and tappets | Oil pump | Governor | Crankshaft and main bearings | Cylinder | Oil seals | Balancer shaft | Auxiliary drive shaft | Engine assembly.
CHAPTER TWELVE: TECUMSEH TOOLS
Carburetor float measuring tool | Dial indicator | Flywheel puller | Flywheel knockoff nut | Ignition coil air gap gauge | Oil seal remover | Oil seal driver/protector... and many more, with corresponding Tecumseh tool number.
CHAPTER THIRTEEN: CRAFTSMAN / TECUMSEH MODEL NUMBERS
