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.../08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 30 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of...
.../08 Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Starting Your Engine 7 VI. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Warranty Information 30 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of...
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... associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with California and U.S. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the...
... associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Before operating this engine it carefully and familiarize yourself with California and U.S. Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which , if NOT avoided, may include the...
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... (fuel) vapors are easier to save yourself. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should start or operate the engine with potential sources of 2.5 gallons or less. See "VII. Stay Away from fuel fires, follow these parts are experienced and ... cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Breathing carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. Small containers are highly flammable and can linger for additional information. Deadly levels of the equipment may attach a sprocket...
... (fuel) vapors are easier to save yourself. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should start or operate the engine with potential sources of 2.5 gallons or less. See "VII. Stay Away from fuel fires, follow these parts are experienced and ... cause headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Breathing carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you experience any engine exhaust. Small containers are highly flammable and can linger for additional information. Deadly levels of the equipment may attach a sprocket...
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... Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and... avoid severe burns on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Figure 1. F. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug...
... Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from muffler and... avoid severe burns on contact, STAY AWAY from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Figure 1. F. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug...
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... This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • LV models are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B"...Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Find them on this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Technician's Handbook 181...
... This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is needed for anything other than the engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB. • LV models are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B"...Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. Find them on this manual, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Technician's Handbook 181...
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... components identified in Table 2. • DO NOT use of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for ...on dipstick. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower ...
... components identified in Table 2. • DO NOT use of fuels other than those listed in equipment malfunction or damage. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. SAE 10W40 is marked A.P.I. NOTE Damage and/or performance problems that occur from last season or stored for ...on dipstick. Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No. 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower ...
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... oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. If oil reading on page...filler tube. Filling Oil Sump I . Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to avoid spilling. 5. Wipe away any spilled oil. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube...
... oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. If oil reading on page...filler tube. Filling Oil Sump I . Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 4. Wipe away any spilled oil. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to avoid spilling. 5. Wipe away any spilled oil. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube...
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...fuel tank. NEVER allow it to cool before starting engine. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to refuel this engine. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. Fuel Valve Positions Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-... flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Avoid creating any source of spillage. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Move machine away from fuel fires, follow these...
...fuel tank. NEVER allow it to cool before starting engine. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow fuel to refuel this engine. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. Fuel Valve Positions Page 6 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-... flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. Avoid creating any source of spillage. Stop engine and allow children to expand without overflowing. 5. Move machine away from fuel fires, follow these...
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... times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable ...WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. NOTES Be sure to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke ...
... times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. If you have a manual recoil starter, see "A. Engines with Electric Starters" instructions. See Table 3. Primer Bulb Only 1. DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable ...WWAARRNNIINNGG If you have an electric starter, see "B. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure engine is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. NOTES Be sure to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke ...
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... ignition switch key to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 5. b. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 6. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting ... 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to start engine. 8. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading...
... ignition switch key to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 5. b. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 6. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting ... 2 thru 4 and try again. 8. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to start engine. 8. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading...
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... to "FAST" position. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. When engine starts: a. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "CHOKE" or "START" position, ...Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position. Afterward...
... to "FAST" position. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. When engine starts: a. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to "CHOKE" or "START" position, ...Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in a well-ventilated area. 2. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position. Afterward...
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... to start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. B. "RUN" Range 3. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Equipment Control Figure 21. Primer Bulb Only 1. See Figures 21 thru 23. "SLOW" ...Position 2. See Table 4. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . If engine fails to start after following three sections will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go...
... to start after 3 attempts in a well-ventilated area. 2. B. "RUN" Range 3. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Equipment Control Figure 21. Primer Bulb Only 1. See Figures 21 thru 23. "SLOW" ...Position 2. See Table 4. If engine fires but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to : Section B.I . If engine fails to start after following three sections will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go...
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... 10. See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Vent Hole Figure 24. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Without allowing the rope to...area. 2. See Figure 21 on page 10. b. NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. II. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Primer Bulb 2. Grasp starter cord handle. Afterward, continue reading instructions below ....
... 10. See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Vent Hole Figure 24. To avoid this engine in the steps above avoids potential damage to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Without allowing the rope to...area. 2. See Figure 21 on page 10. b. NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. II. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Primer Bulb 2. Grasp starter cord handle. Afterward, continue reading instructions below ....
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... primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. DO NOT attempt to original position between pushes. III. NOTES Be sure to original position. Return rope slowly to cover vent ...
... primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to start after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. To avoid this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. DO NOT attempt to original position between pushes. III. NOTES Be sure to original position. Return rope slowly to cover vent ...
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... important to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. more often if operated in death or serious injury. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 28. ... Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to serious injury or death....
... important to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. more often if operated in death or serious injury. WWAARRNNININGG NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with a dipstick, see "II. VII. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Figure 28. ... Figures 28 and 29. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to serious injury or death....
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... equipment manufacturer's instructions). Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. Figure 32. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below... with the carburetor side up . See Figure 32. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. See Figure 33. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. ...
... equipment manufacturer's instructions). Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it will drain from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. Figure 32. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below... with the carburetor side up . See Figure 32. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. See Figure 33. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. ...
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...Oil. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Table 1 and "III. Figure 35. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting... post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause...
...Oil. Wipe away any spilled oil. 12. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 See Table 1 and "III. Figure 35. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting... post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause...
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... spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Grounding Post Connection 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Clean area around... cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. See Figures 38 and 39. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 41. 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug...
... spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Grounding Post Connection 2. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at a proper collection center. 7. Install oil drain plug and tighten securely. Clean area around... cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. See Figures 38 and 39. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Figure 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. See Figure 41. 1. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug...
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...your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Figure 43. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Oil Fill Plug 9. Carefully ... and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page ...
...your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Figure 43. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Oil Fill Plug 9. Carefully ... and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page ...
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... Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Install foam filter. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Removing Debris from the following air cleaners;...NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. D. Your engine will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. B. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Contact your Authorized ...
... Wash in extremely dusty conditions. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Install foam filter. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Removing Debris from the following air cleaners;...NOTE A resistor spark plug must be cleaned or replaced. D. Your engine will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire. B. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Contact your Authorized ...