YARD & GARDEN TRACTOR SI TECUMSEH ry: ‘Tecumseh ie MEDIUM FRAME MODELS FE Model No, Cyl Bore stroke splacement Horsepower nu vito, r 2A56in, = 2.17I2in, 17.16 eu. in. 7 tu (46mm) (643mm) lee) (ZK) = vaso 1 Bi/iGin. 217/82 in, 18,69 cu. tn 5 n (7.8 wm) (tHe) GOK) 0 vi00 1 2.016 in Dew tn 10 s (60 mm) (331 «0) 5k) i HMTO 1 B16 in 1716 cu. in, t mm) (81 e0) 2 EM30 1 Viein, 27/2 in, 18,65 eu. in a mm) (4.8mm) ——_(805 ee) 4 EMI00 1 336i. 217/82 in p (6.9 wm) (GLB. mh , HEAVY FRAME MODELS 5 Vato 1 i i 7182 in f (698mm) (64.3 mm) 62k) VEB0 1 Gin th t (G.imm) (638mm) Gee) PKI : vitioo 1 3516 i, 24% in, 75 eu. in (64.1 mm) —(68.8mm) (380 ee) , HHO 1 2h in 217/82 in 698mm) G4.Smm) AB ee) (DKW) HHS0 1 5/16 in. 2%in, 28,78 eu, in 3 (Giimm) — (@Smm) Ve) (|AKW EHI00 1 S516 in, 2%in, 23.75 eu. in 10 (Simm) — (6.8mm) GAPE) BKI) EHIZ0 1 ‘Sei in 27h sa 2 85mm) — (Bm) (48S ec) BOR) ngines must be ientified by com- blower housing. Ite important totrans. Heavy frame engines have east inn Hote model number, incuting specify fer TD tags from original engine to re: inder and Hod assemblies. Barly V tion number in order to obtain correct placement short block so unit can be and TH70 engines were identified ae repair parts, Numbers on early models identified later. V70 and H70. Models VH and VM are frelocated on anameplateor tag. Num Medium frame engines have alumi- vertical crankshaft engines and HM an ters on later models are stamped i num blocks with cast-iron sleeves, HH models have horizontal crankshaft 0 gcumeeh enurnin MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG. Recommensed spark plug is Champion 3-8 or equivalent. Set electrode gap to 0.080 inch (0.762 mm Spark plug should be removed, clean fatd adjusted periodieally. Renew plug ‘lactrodes are ttrned and pitted or sf porcelain is cracked. If frequent plug fouling is experienced, check for follow ing conditions: "a. Carburetor setting too rieh bi, Partially closed choke ©. Clogged air fiter 4 Incorrect spark plug fe Poor grade of gxsoline {Teo much oll oF erankease breathe Bea bro float type carburetors may be used ier Adjustment and service procedure Bate ech type carburetor is outlined in # Bt Hat mee following paragraphs. 580 amin snot PeSERVICE MANUAL ECUMSEH CARBURETOR. Cleck rotation of ile mixture needle Ti} and main fuel adjusting G4) leans the mixture, initial ad ment of both needles is | turn open. a adjustment = made with engine ring. at normal operating tempera Adjust main fuel needle for vothest eperation at high speed in, adjust idle mixture needle for thest engine idle. Adjust ‘le speed ip screw (1) for engine ile speed of “00 rpm, foverhaullag, check adjusting for excessive wear or other smage. Inlet fuel needle (22) seats uinst a Viton rubber seat (21) whieh jresed into carburetor body, Remove nter seat before cleaning carburetor a commercial cleanirg solvent. The NOTE: Some later models have a Viton ‘ped inlet neeale (Fig. TS) and a brass Ital thot pate 2— Fig TH) with wo stamped lines facing’ out and at and 3 ocleek positon, Tae 12 ocdock should be parallel t throttle shaft 4 to top of carburster. Install choke ate (10) with flat side towards bottom carburetor. Fleat setting should be ine (6.5 mm), measured with body {float assembly in inverted position, ‘ween free end of foat and rimon ear sretor body, Fue fing () is presser body. When installing fe fale fi INSERT HS FACE ST Ee Bay fia, 12 The Viton svat used on some eu ator mest be iaaled Cor “Sir ome ape laa ee Fig. T3 Vow of oatan ul int rate neo. ‘saion tie anda ila Bend shew sat itowe nig start iting into bore: thea, apply 2 light coat of Loctite 271 to shank and press fitting into postion WALBEO CARBURETOR. To ad just, refer to Fig. TA and proceed us ig. T4— Exploded view of Wat carturtor, Scare ote Tecumseh follows: Turn oth fueladusting needies (@ and 83) in fngor tight, then back idle mixture neede (9) out "IM turns and main fuel needle (85) out 2 turns. Make flral adjustment with engine warm and running, Adjust main fuel needle until tngine runs smoathly at normal operat- ing. speed. Back out idle speed stop serew (1), hold throttle to slowest idle speed possible without stalling and ad- just idle mixture needle for smoothest lle performance. Reudjust ile speed sere so engi idle speed Is 1800 rpm. oat setting for Walbro carburetors fe Yeinch @ mm) on horizontal eranke shaft engines and 2!32-nch (2.4 mm)on vertical crankshaft engines when measured with carburetor in inverted position between free side of lost and bey eating rim See Fig. T5. Float travel should be 91164ineh (14 mm) as manoured at froe end of float. Bend lip of leat tang t0 adjust float level, NOTE: If carburetor has been a bled and main some (19Fig. T4) re moved, donot rehnetall nozzle; obtain ane Intalls new service nozzle. Rater to Fig. Te GOVERNOR. A mechanical Syweight type governor is used on all models. Governor weight and gear assembly is Ing oat hig Groove’ civ wane serve ain NOEELE Fl. 16—The man nome ongnly natalie It ‘ied ster ntantion trongh hoe body. Svein Se rcoed se nga 581Tecumseh driven by camshaft gear and rides on 3 renewable shaft whic & pressed ito engine eranksnce oe. crankcase. cover. Press governer shaft in until ehaftond fs cated as shown in Fig. T7, T8, T9 oF 10. To adjust governor lever position on vertical crankshaft modes, refer to Pig TIL. Loosen clamp screw on goveraur lerer. Rotate governor lever shaft coun terclockwise as far ae posse. Move governor lever tothe left uni throttle is fully open, then tighten clamp screw, Govemnon cean goyennon Geen Sa 1g. 17~Vew showisg naalition of governor ‘i aa goreme gent an weigh ses Mocen haa i ane M78 Dimenios a ch mm coverwor cea Seay ig.78- Goreme, gou ud shat instattin on ‘ane 68 iron inh see | soverncn sete Sie ‘eare 582 On horicontal crankshaft modes, Jocgea clamp serew on lever, rotate governor lever shaft clockwise s far as possible, See Fig. T12 Move governor Fever clockwise ‘unt throttle’ i» wile open, tighten clamp serew For external, lirkage adjustments, refer to Figs, T13 and Td. Loosen screw (A), tum plate (B) countereloek Wise a8 far as possible ard move lever (©) tothe left until throttle is uly open, Tighten serew (A) Governor ‘spring. must be hooked in hole (D) as shows Adjusting serews on bracket shown in Figs. THB and T14 are used to adjost fixed or variable speed settings, Sean Searr coveMoR GEaR fn Moco VHT Yre,"YMGO and itt Clmanson fe 19068 cohen mah Fp, 111 her aiusting gevemorlntage on ‘Mocen Vato ‘a Fig 120 Modale HH70, ITO, HAHN ane ‘ite, tate gormar lg. T15—-On Model VH70,A70,HMTO, Mio. YARD & GARDEN TRACTOR { MAGNETO IGNITION. ‘Tecumseh flywheel type magnetos ar ised on gl 6 some models On Medels VM70, HM, Vaso, M80, VM100, 1HM100, HH | and VET, breaker points are enctsed a 4 Sj = = y wn AY ‘ig, 193- Exemalgoreerlnhege on Mode ‘hoard V9 Ror o tet for scvtnen cede wyeatt cl EEE tia Wate tae Soe nae aN ‘tment precasor ita a, VAt100 and SO Sloped th ‘magneto lgiton adlnt beater Sut gop Sie nen 308 mma ign inne mensesSERVICE MANUAL Tecumseh ib just. below. stator laminations. a8 shown in Fig. P17. At this time, points al be ready to open. and continuy Tight should be on. Rotate flywheel until jst passes under ege of lamina. ons, Points should open and light should te out, If not, adjust points * Sty ek geo Te prs ee eT) Chg heh vider againet Braker cam (52). if Breaker eam riven ny a tango SANSA, Spring (68) holds advance we rl pstie (TDG, At oper ds, "rents fuga foree overcomes: se eons se weipnt havea com than pion it 0495 in 2413 mm) ind A airgap of 006-0010 inch (0.182 ‘mut shoul He between Nye i sate inminacions, ‘To atu exp. tum fywhee magnet ino postion Umer eal core. Lowen toting screws tl lace shim ode or foclr gage be e.116-ipaded sno muprategnion component eden Modal ia nn anght82 eda ‘collet masiat. Pros. Col Mel ect ad tcteSons Sod x apne codpondnin sete iibonarfooical Sw" Soy nd phn Seren BATTERY IGNITION. Models iat HHS), HHO am HZ) may be equipped with a battery ignition, Deleo- Remy 1115222. coil and. 1965486 com denser are externally mounted while peints are loeated in erankease cover, See Fig. TIS. Prints should be adjusted by the flywheel. Breaker point gap must to 0,020 inch (0.508 mm) gap, To check be adjusted to 0.020 inch (0.508 mm), points are adjusted to 0.020 ineh (0.508 timing, disconneet primary wie be ‘Timing is correct when timing mare on frm) gap. To check timing. with a con- tween coll and points und follow same stator place Inline with mark on bear- tuky ght procedure as described in MAGNETO ing plate as shown in Fig, T15. timing “por” rivets securing IGNITION section marks are defaced, points should start plates to bi to open when piston is 0.085-0,095 inch to expose timing @.1802.418 mm) BTDC tinuty light to terminal serew (18 QUT ALTERNATOR). The Tecamseh Breaker points on Models HH80, Fig. T16) and suitable engine ground. solid state ignition system shown in Fig YVHB0, Hi100, VHI00 and HHI20 are Rotate engine clockwise unt pston is T19 may be used on some models not Ihested in erankease cover as shown in on compression stroke and timing mark equipped with flywheel slteenstor. This system does nck use ignition breaker wo reaninat points, The only moving part ef the aye GRIATINN tery i the rotating fywhool with charg. ‘iow ing magnets. Ax flywheel magret passes SOLID STATE IGNITION (WITH. ‘amore identfication pate to observe timing [Rane fynea trough por helen Mowe? poem ol vo od ae lgtion stan 583YARD & GARDEN TRACTOR si ag sh ‘ig. 72 Aajat wr gap between tong tiaget Vow ln and igniton unt fo 4.008.010 inch se. ©, 124 Mew, soning ig ai = ee fener a hgh son ad sen. Ts git ate a fle Ht Nata Ueplal sea etipaliinn: SELMA CURE ee ean Pee a nm Eo er rer gee ea eg pen pom a cul encroie wigprgsetam and check fre pecibucsperk eoseany || Poston (AA-Fig. 120, alow voltage Mounting pate are salable any ns an la precnt lock Neh oeton feet AGcurrentis induced intoinputcod (9), muembly. It metsary to new ths ea ad for ken eometas oy fas Gurrent pases tivough retger{}eon- soem, lace un in pesioon tm susan, Chea sir eon eevee by tering this current to DC. ft fhen trigger pin ard inion uitas shown f travels t capacitor (4) where it is Fig. 122. Air gap should be 0.006-0.010 ‘ foved, The Hyves! oaieg approx. m0 pou, ten ghenreeicny screw ach (OISL0ES meal oe aaa Ennely 0 dopre'ie postin Gbias waeeqwseeT Abe POS a) tap ree Cty ata ae pare ga on ye ve ites unt sx meee en Seal let change othe ASOD STATE lexis quit phon tesing mete Charge passes through resto (6) ard ALTERNATOR). The Tecumse sa tums uf the SCR [seo emtroed nex Ste yrtin system used on ome NOTE, TR fora ogee sho tifler) switeh (7), With SCR switch mocels ‘equipped with flywheel ater oat petiole adit dosed, low voltage current stored in nator does not use ignition breaker oe a fapacitor (4) travels (0 pulse trans. points. The only ‘moving part of the ™"> measured Bre carats moe me ina, Te oly ving at fe Ga amor el nd Slo taneously and current is discharged chanting magnets and trigger ine, oUt #8 required. ‘cross electrodes of spark plug (9), pro- Other components of system are ignition Remove eoil lead from ignition ter ‘ducing a spark before top dead cet generator coil and stator assembly, minal and connect an ohmmeter as Some units are equipped with a second Spark plug and ignition uni. shown in Fig. T24. If series resistance trigger cul and resistor set to turn SCR The long trigger pin induces a small test of ignition geterator enl is below swith on at-a lower rpm. This second charge of current to close the SCR 40) ohms, renew stater end col assern trigger pin s doser to the Aywheel and Gllicon controlled rectifier) switeh at bly (Fig. 125). If resistance is above 400 Profuces a spark st TDC for easier engine cranking speed and produces a olms, renew ‘gnition ill, Starting As engine rpm increases, the Shirk at TDC for starting. Ae engine first (shorter) trigger pin picks up the THM increases, the first shorter) trigger LUBRICATION. On Models VETO, small electric charge and turns ‘SCR PN induces the current which produces VM70, VMB0 and VMI00, 1 barrel snd ‘witch on, firing spark plug BTDC, park when piston is 0.085 inch (2.418 plunger type oll pump (Fig. T26 or T2?) If system fais to produce 4 spark to spark plug, first check high tension lead Fig: 119. If condition of high tersion lead is questionable, rere pulse trans driven by ‘an eccentric or camshaft, Hl pressure lubricates upper main bearing ' land connecting. rod. journal, When in stalling early type pamp (Fig. 20), chamfered aide of delve colar ust aes ra tee Speer erie seen met acer ea etametecemecenmetel ee an ena aa erate ne 584‘SERVICE MANUAL against thrust bearing surface on ca hart: gear. When installing late pump, place side of drive collar lege sway f ‘An oil singer (59—Fig. 728), installed on crankshaft between gear and lower ig 728i of eu te al pump wsed on Lisaeie v0, Vitro an Vad Chamtorad face fv ela shoe batomarce comanat gear CES Fle T2r—nuat te typ ol pomp 20 lr tat ice on ave colar sway Tom carat ig 138-01 tng (39 on Models YH00 ana how OM HOLE MING — cy bearing is used to direct ol upward for complete engine lubrication on Models VHiH0 and VEH100. A tang on slinger hub, when inserted in lot crankshaft gear, correctly positions singer on rankshaft as shown in Fig. T28, ‘Splash hbrication system on all other models is provided by use of an oil dip yer on connecting rod, See Figs. T3) snd Tt Use only high quality, detergent motor oil having APL clasification SE, SF or SG. SAE ‘0 oll is recommended for operating in temperatures above S2°F (0°C) and SAE 10W for operating {n temperatures below 82°F (0°C) REPAIRS. TIGHTENING TORQUE. Recon mended tightening torques are as fol Tow Models VMr0, HM70, VM80, HM30, ‘yMio0, HM100, 11870, VA70 Cylinder Head 180 in-Ibs. @0.8 Nem) Connecting Rod 120 in-Iks. vas Crankcase Cover 110 inctbs. (a24.N-m) Ball Boating Retainer Nut 20 in. @3Nem = M 0 Fo, 120-Cenmatig tod antembiy used on Mode. pate Mia "bo, Varta HHTO, itr nd Wie ts poten ‘Sypes(0) and match mars wh Tecumseh wrust Pov on. PASSAGE ‘Tunoucy INSTALL WITH. MATCH MARK PACING OUT AND Moone it, Hii00 and HER Flywheel Nut 440s, G9.7 Nem) Spark Phag 250 in, Ibe, (O82 Nem) Magneto Stator Mourting....75inIbs. (85 Nem) Carbateter Mounting 60 nse Models N80, VH8O, 111100, ‘Vitiog, HHI20 Cylinder Head inthe Connecting Rod ‘crankease Cover Bearing Retainer (24 Nem) Flywheel Nut 50.n-tbe (73.5 Nem) Spark Plug (@8.3 Nem) Magneto Stator Mounting... 8 lbs (9.5 Nn) Cariuretor Mownting ‘86 in. be, Fig. 1304-08 wo. ‘io, ra, ao 08 imomber ponitionTecumseh CONNECTING ROD. Piston ani connecting rod sesembly is removed from cylinder head end of engine, The ‘duminam alloy rod rales directly on rankesaft. Running clearance iso a istable, Crankpin diameter is 1.186% 1.1870 inches (80.197-90.160.mm)_ on Models VM70, HMT0, VMBO, HI80, YMI00, HM100, HE70 and VH70 ani 175019755 inches. (4.925-84.998 ‘mm) on all other models, U 5 307 ‘ig, 122m Maden VM, HMO, YHTO and Fito tighten evince how cup sciows veny (eto seein toe fu my ving hr (0 stove of 00m be 28 inélongth of rows. 585 Connecting reds are equipped with match marks and on some models tens are marked for correct. assem by, See Figs 129, 130, T3A and T31 Install rod 00 all models oo marks are ard plo end of crankshaft. Uso new seflocking nat or rod belt lock each time ret i installed CYLINDER HEAD. When removing cylinder head, be sure tonote location of different length cap screws for aid in correct assertly. Always install new fread gasket and tighten cap screws tvenly in sequence shown in Figs ‘133, 7 ‘ ING TORQUE section for correct tor: ue values, PISTON, PIN AND RINGS. Alum: rum alloy piston is feted with two corm pression rings and one oil control ring. ing end gap on all modsle should be (6.010.0 020 non (0.254-0,508 mn), Side cleerance of new rings in ring grooves of ‘anew piston should be 0,002-0.0085 inch {.051.0.0889 mm) on Models HHB0, HH100, HiN120;. 0.0028-0.003 inch (0.0635°0.076 rim) on Models VH80 nnd E1100; 0,0020.008 inch (0.081-0.076 more) on Models VM20, HMITO, HMB, M80, HH70, VHT: 0,002-0.005 inch (0.0510.127 mm) on Models VMIO0 and HN10O, Piston rings and pistons are available in standard size and oversizes Of 0.010 and 0.020. iach for ‘Models Ya7o, HMT0, VMB0, HMS9, VAOO, HIN1GO, E70 and VEO or in stardard Size and oversizos of 0.010, 0.020, 0,080 ‘and 0.040 inch for all other models "The top compression ring. must be in- stalled with inside chamfer to top of piston. If second compression ring has a rehonoutse of ring, instal ring with veh towards bottom of piston set. Of ‘430 engin Thien cp crows ‘howto organ of 200 foe zen) YARD & GARDEN TRACTOR Fig. T9— Mien snowing, earng foc ‘eulned mtr al boring mln wed‘belor moving crankcise come ring eaa be installed either side up. Stag fer ring gaps about 90 degrees arcane Piston, Piston skkt clearance in cylinder, measured at thrust side of piston just Telow oil ning, should be 0.010.001 inc (0:25-0.305 mm) on Model HH (.006-0.008 inch (0.152:0.208 ram) ox HH80 and HH100; 0,008-0 004 nem (0.076208 mam) on VE8O and VHIO®, (,0045-0.006 inch (0.1149-0.152 mm) c= all other model. Piston pin diameter Is inch. (15B70-15.875 mm) on Modele ‘Yo, HMT0, VMS0, HM80, VM HH70 and VH7) or 0.6578 inch (17.457-17.462) 0 ‘models, Piston pin dearanc 1,0901+0,0008 inch (0.0025-0 0203 mame in rod and 0.0002-0.0005, (0.0051-0.0127 min) in piston. If ex feasive clearance exists, bath piston and pin must be renewed ax pin isnot sea thle separately. CYLINDER. If slinder is seored ort taper oF outofrourd exceeds 0.005 inc (0127 mm) cylinder should be rebores to. next. sulable oversize. Standars tylinder bore ie, 20975-2.0085 inchee (4.6195.74.6879 mm) on Models VM fani, HM70: $.062-8.063 inches (7175 [7-800 rim) on early Models VMB0 ant HMB0; 3125-3125 inches. (78.375 Fin. 137—Inlror vow of crakease covey ant 0h aaron ots med one Ta imSERVICE MANUAL Tecumseh 79.400 mm) on late Models VMS0 and inch (0.025 mm) outof-rund or iferank- on crankshaft, When reassembling, urn bi 3.187-3.188. inches (80.900- pin Is more tan 0.0005 inch (0.0127 lock pins clockwise unti ats om pins 10.978 mm) on Models. VM100 and mm) eut-of round. face each other, then tighten lecknuts 9 HIM100;""2.750-2751. inchee (69.880- "Cheek eranichaft gear for wear, 39.875 mm)on Models HH70 and VHT0; broken tooth or loose fit on crankshaft. a ele VAN 3,9129.813 inches (4125-84 150 mm) If gear is damaged, remove from eran HINSO, VMLO0, HM1OC, on Models HH80, VH80, HH00 and shaft with an arbor press, Renew gear HHT0 and VH7) should be 0.0005-0.027 VEI00; 8.500-3.501 inches (88.900- pinand press new gear on shaft making inch 0-127-0.688 mm), and is contrlled 38.925 mm) on Model HEL26, fersain timing mark is facing pto end of by washers (25 and 21~Fig. T40) oF (35, shalt and 37~Fig. Ta), CRANKSHAFT. Crankshaft main" On models equipped with ball bearing "To remove tapered roller bearings (99 journals ride directly in akuminum alley at pto ond of shaft, rofer to Figs, T36 and S1—Pig. 42 or 48) from erank hearings in crankease and mounting and TST before attempting to remove shaft on Models HH80, VHB0, HHO, ange (engine tase) on vertical crark- erankease cover. Loosen locknats and VH00. and HHI20, ‘use a’ suitable shaft engines or in two renewable steel rotate protruding ends of lock pins puller Bearings wil be damaged during backed Dronze bushings. On some hori- ounter-lockvise to release bearing and removal and new bearings mist be it ontal crankshaft engines, crankshaft remove cover, Ball bearing wil remain sailed, Heat bearings In oll to approx Fides in 0 renewable sleeve bushing at fywheel ead and a. bal bearing cr ¢ " bushing. at pto end. Models HH80, VHB0, HHO, VH100 ard HEU2) are equipped with taper roller bearings at both ends of crankshaft Normal running clearance of crank shaft journals in aluminum bearings or bones bushings is 0,0015-0.0028 inch (0.0881-0,0635 rm), Renew crankshaft if main journals are more than 0.001 Fig. Ta0— view of watemmtic Eave-Sen co Daan esumtly saad oral) "mosets exept haa, HN a WSO, MARGIN, BBE er Flo 10 —Epocns view of vats! acing typical of Mode VA7e VAT, uD and {itt enemas baninpa 13 and 9)are mo etd be Mela VATO, MBO nna VAOS. DIMENSION a cre Te Pen 587Tecumseh mately 300°F (150°C), then quickly tide bearings into yostion. Bering cap (02) ¢ pes fF ernteate corer or fence fe Bearing cp (8) sa sip it inblek (2), To adjstcranlahatt bear ings, Gt assmble erankahaf assem hip, ston and rd and crankcase cover ‘or erie tase. Tigiten all bolts to or rect torque vaive.Irstall bearing retain {ng cap (35) without shin: gasket (2), steel washers (83) oF "0" ring (58) Tightenserews finger tight, Use a cler sage to manure gap beineen bearing Feaiter lange and thosk. If no measur thle clearance exit, install 0010 inch steel washer between hearing retainer and cup untl such cearances caine If clearance doesnot exceed 0,007 ich (0.178 mam) no shim gasket (2) wil be Fequited ahd when retainer eap serews are tightered to correct torque, bear ing preaad wil be D.0010.007 th (0.250.178 mm) Iftearance measures more than 0.007 inch (0.178 mm). sus tract 0.001 inch (0.025 mn) from meas. urement tow fer grou this wl give actu) distance fo. be.shimmed, Since shim gaskets camprese appro mately their thickeas, shit pack should he 14 times actual distance ‘Shim gaskets are available in thie nesses of (,008-0.004, 0,0040.005 and 0.005.007 neh, Remove bearing te ‘ane, install “O° ring (58) and desired shim gaskets and rental retainer. Tighton cap screws to 110 inclbs. (12 rm). Crankshaft weal should be ‘in stalled to 0.025 inch (0.625 min) below surface, (Crankshaft dimensions areas follows: Journal Diameter 0, HET Flywheel and pto ends 9085-09990 in, (25.962-25.975 mm) V70, HMTO, VMs@, HINSG, VMI06, HMI00 Flywheel end Ptoend HERO, VEO, HE100, VH100, HH12) Flywheel and pto ends. 1.1865-1,870 in, (@0.187-39.150 mm} YARD & GARDEN TRACTOR = £ Crankpia Journal Diameter B HHs0. VHS0, #100, Tle 124-90.187 me Allother models CAMSHAPT, The camshaft and cam shaft gear are an integral part, which Tides on journals at each end of that Renew camshaft if gear teeth are wore or if bearing, surfaces sre worn or scored, Cam lobe nose to heel diameter should be 1.3048-1.8)85 Inches (33.184 88.286 mm) on Models HHS0, Vits, HOO "and HEL10 or 1200-1207 inchos (82.080-82.182 mm) on all cther models. Camshaft joumal diameter 0,62350,5240 inch (15.837-15.880 mim) Maximum allowable clearance between ‘cumshaft jourral and tearing is 0,00 Inch (0.076 ram, Medium frame engines and Models VHT0 and VHS0- are couipped wit Insta-matie Bzee Start compression re lease camshaft (Fig. T88). Check con pression release parts for binding, oF cessive wear or ther damage. If any Farts are damaged or worn, renew come it ig. 141 ~ Exploded vew of horizontal crankshatanine tye ht Engines maysevaupped with anton ushgSERVICE MANUAL plete camshaft assembly. Compression feleaoe parts are not serviced rately (On Models HH80, HE10) and HH120, timing advance unit should be inspected und any Worn or damaged parts re hhewed, Refer to Fig. TAS fer exploded view of timing advance (5 ‘On all models, whe shaft, HELO, VHI00 and HH valve tappet ap with engin B.G10 inch (0.254 ram) for intak 0,020 inch (0.508. mm) for exhaust Valve tappet gap on all other models with engine cold is 0.020 inch (0.254 tnt) for hoth valvox "To cbtain conrest fa, grind valve stem end off squarely Valve seat angle width is S/64-inch (12 mi) on all models, When valve head margin is less than 1/92-inch (0.5 mn, renew valve, See Fig. T re gules are n the reamed and a new stem installed, Ream suite to 0.344-0.348. inch (8.738-8.763 tam) on Models HH30, VH80, HHi00, Vion 12) and vo 0,s4820.5442 inch (@717.8.740 tam) on all other model Valve spring free length should be 1,885 inches (47.86 mm) on Models HH80, VHs0, HH100,” VH100 and HE120, Valve spring free length should Tecumseh bbe 1.582 inches (98.67 mm) on all other models DYNA-STATIC BALANCER. The Dyna-Static engine balancer operates by rmeans of a. palr of cyumterweighted sears driven by crankshaft to counteract the ankelance caused by counterweights ‘on crankshaft. The balancer used on medium frame engine is similar to those Used. an. heavy frame models. “On nnedium frame models, balancer gears fare held in position on the shafts by a bracket bolted to crankcase oF engine bse (Fig. T44). Snap rings are used on honey frome tnodsle to neti balaboo ‘gears on shafts ‘The renewable balancer gear shafts tare pressed into crankcase corer of en fae base. On medium frame models, 14 ATK \ ne Strt 42 44 43Tecumseh YARD & GARDEN TI a if Sen . Ka press shaft into cove til a distance of (44.628-44.730 mm exists Dore boss and edge of st Heavy frame and tho cuter edge of sna pressed until a as shown in Fig. "47 distance of 1.71351.7185 inches (43.523- "All balancer wears are e: 43.650 mm) exists between cover boss renewable cage needle. bear Figs, 748 and T49, Using 1 press new bearings into ges Fe flush to 0019 inch (O98) ge of bore i al WB, HO on BSS owt Mote gear maining saprings. haf breSERVICE MANUAL Tecumseh ‘Fla 147 On Models HH, 111190 ana HH120, ‘ise bolancor your sats int coe’ todinen 1 #U2Ie, ares rom neve "ca nafs Maree ot ‘balancer gars un bering cage sh 381 mm) betwee of Boe. ers, He ‘sighs sou BI) ENED, (Cos) 9 vo HL Se ni er to Figs. 750 spe plugs. Insert od Fig. 148—On Models Hi, HiT00 ane M20, ‘ena bearing re ntalind Tush 100.035 moh p {ter mm btow edge of or. Note foo! a ~~ er with balancer ‘nent atch alone sie of Salnca, Then correctly ansombled, piston weights on bal and carefully install nie £1,720 Motes Ha, HG a 0, When reassembling engine, balancer in direthy op: ‘gears rust be timed witheranishaft for i Figs. 752 and