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...Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Maintenance 13 VIII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Storing Your Engine 22 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01...com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
...Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Maintenance 13 VIII. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Storing Your Engine 22 X. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01...com LOG ON! How to Get Service 3 III. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
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Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to important information and...Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in italic type. Safety Definitions Statements in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...
Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to important information and...Small Off Road Equipment), are used by Tecumseh Products Company nor is placed in italic type. Safety Definitions Statements in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-...
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... allowed to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. ... Page 1 The equipment manufacturer may be overcome and unable to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. I . WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Carbon monoxide...
... allowed to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. ... Page 1 The equipment manufacturer may be overcome and unable to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. I . WARNING Read equipment manufacturer's manual and this material thoroughly before refueling. • NEVER fill fuel tank indoors. Carbon monoxide...
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... tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry... ground cover. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to a runaway...
... tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in long dry grass or other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped. • To avoid severe burns on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry... ground cover. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to a runaway...
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...www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! This period relates to repair and service your engine. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is responsible only for future reference. If repair or service is located ...in this power equipment. Visit our web site at 1-800-558-5402 for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • LV models are designated as part #692509 or #740049 for individuals...
...www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! This period relates to repair and service your engine. Find them on your engine and/or engine emission control systems yourself, a Technician's Handbook is responsible only for future reference. If repair or service is located ...in this power equipment. Visit our web site at 1-800-558-5402 for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • LV models are designated as part #692509 or #740049 for individuals...
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...oil consumption. Pints (.62 liters). Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Table 1. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C).... • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. III. NOTES The oil sump capacity ...
...oil consumption. Pints (.62 liters). Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Table 1. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil and Fuel Specifications A. Using multigrade oil above 32°F (0°C).... • Fuel must be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of fuels other than those listed in TecumsehPower engines. Engine Oil Level NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. III. NOTES The oil sump capacity ...
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... 1. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Screw ...oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Air Cleaner 7. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. If oil reading on page 14. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions. 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. If your...
... 1. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 4. Starter Cord Handle 5. Primer Bulb 8. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 2 1 9 1. Screw ...oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Air Cleaner 7. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. If oil reading on page 14. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions. 1. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. If your...
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...is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to avoid spilling. Be sure engine is spilled DO NOT start engine. See Figure 10. 6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. Stop engine and allow children to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading ...Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Avoid creating any source of spillage. See Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Move machine away from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame ...
...is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to avoid spilling. Be sure engine is spilled DO NOT start engine. See Figure 10. 6. Be sure fuel valve, if present (see Table 2 and "III. Stop engine and allow children to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading ...Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Avoid creating any source of spillage. See Figure 11. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Move machine away from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame ...
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... (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of engines. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric...of starter you have . DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of the following three sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Table 3. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT ...
... (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite. A. Engines with Electric Starters Only one of engines. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13. WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric...of starter you have . DO NOT use starting instructions for several different types of the following three sections will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Table 3. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT ...
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...Primer Bulb 6. Carburetor 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 6. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. DO NOT attempt to "CHOKE" or "START" position,.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below . "RUN" Range 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Move engine throttle control back to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "FAST" Position Figure 16. See Figures 12...
...Primer Bulb 6. Carburetor 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to restart engine. 3 2 1 7 1. Move engine throttle control to start engine. 6. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. DO NOT attempt to "CHOKE" or "START" position,.... Afterward, continue reading instructions below . "RUN" Range 3. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. 3. Move engine throttle control back to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "FAST" Position Figure 16. See Figures 12...
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... Bulb Only" instructions and Table 3 on page 8. See Figures 17 thru 19. 3. When starting on page 7. NOTES Be sure to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to original position between pushes. See Figure 17. See Figures 17 thru 19. See Figures 17 thru 19. See Figures 17... thru 19. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "RUN" Range 3. DO NOT use primer to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb...
... Bulb Only" instructions and Table 3 on page 8. See Figures 17 thru 19. 3. When starting on page 7. NOTES Be sure to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to original position between pushes. See Figure 17. See Figures 17 thru 19. See Figures 17 thru 19. See Figures 17... thru 19. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "RUN" Range 3. DO NOT use primer to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb...
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... 21. "FAST" Position Figure 23. See Figures 21 thru 23. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to "CHOKE" position and start after...
... 21. "FAST" Position Figure 23. See Figures 21 thru 23. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to "CHOKE" position and start after...
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... on page 10. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10. b. a. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 5. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's ...instructions). See Figure 24. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Move engine throttle control back to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. NOTES Be sure to "CHOKE" position. Without allowing the rope to start ...
... on page 10. See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10. b. a. DO NOT attempt to the recoil mechanism. 5. When starting a cold engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's ...instructions). See Figure 24. To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Move engine throttle control back to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. NOTES Be sure to "CHOKE" position. Without allowing the rope to start ...
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... control back to "FAST" position: a. Starter Cord Handle 2. If engine does NOT start after a short shutdown. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Move engine throttle control to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 24 on page 11. DO...
... control back to "FAST" position: a. Starter Cord Handle 2. If engine does NOT start after a short shutdown. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Move engine throttle control to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figure 24 on page 11. DO...
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... WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Checking Oil Level" instructions on ...page 14. VI. Failure to do so may lead to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug ...
... WWAARRNNININGG To avoid serious injury or death, an adult should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is important to: • Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Checking Oil Level" instructions on ...page 14. VI. Failure to do so may lead to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of an engine, especially by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug ...
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I. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the side with ...the carburetor side up . Grounding Post Connection 2. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. See Figure 33. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from metal parts where arcing...
I. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 2. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. See Figures 30 and 31. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the side with ...the carburetor side up . Grounding Post Connection 2. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. See Figure 33. Figure 31. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from metal parts where arcing...
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... See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick...Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Tighten securely. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Connect ...
... See Figure 34. 13. Grounding Post Connection 2. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick...Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Tighten securely. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Connect ...
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... oil drain plug and tighten securely. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container ..., if provided. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. Page 16 Figure 41. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from...
... oil drain plug and tighten securely. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 2. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container ..., if provided. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 40. 3. Page 16 Figure 41. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from...
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... Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. See Table ...43 thru 45. See Figure 42. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. 11. Tighten securely. The filter should be changed every 100 operating ...
... Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. See Table ...43 thru 45. See Figure 42. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 See Figure 42. 11. Tighten securely. The filter should be changed every 100 operating ...
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... for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 See Figure 47. 5. Type A, B, C, D or E. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on... page 19. Rinse thoroughly until completely dry. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Follow instructions for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear...
... for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3 1. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 See Figure 47. 5. Type A, B, C, D or E. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on... page 19. Rinse thoroughly until completely dry. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Follow instructions for discoloration or dirt accumulation. Replace spark plug if porcelain is clear...