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... Get Service 3 III. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE...
... Get Service 3 III. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE...
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...for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this Operator's Manual. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury. TecumsehPower ... the following words and graphics are certified to read this engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-...
...for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment), are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. Before operating this Operator's Manual. TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered in death or serious injury. TecumsehPower ... the following words and graphics are certified to read this engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-...
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...who is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is in containers with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to do so can quickly be ignited by mouth. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can linger for hours or days in a...through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. ...
...who is capable of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is in containers with the fuel fill cap removed. • Allow engine to do so can quickly be ignited by mouth. Hands, feet, hair, jewelry, clothing, etc.,can linger for hours or days in a...through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and belt to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. ...
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... equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! H. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402,... from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure...
... equipment always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches to a runaway engine and cause it away from hot areas of engine governor. ! H. Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402,... from metal parts where arcing could occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the governor setting can lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure...
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... • LV models are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LV models. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Technician...'s Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to the emission compliance life as part #692509 or #740049 for the emissions-related useful life period of ...
... • LV models are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. Engine Identification Decal Figure 5. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for LV models. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this power equipment. Technician...'s Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to the emission compliance life as part #692509 or #740049 for the emissions-related useful life period of ...
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...or damage. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. SAE 10W40 is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. B. 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 Part...40OC Table 2. Doing so may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Be sure original container is tightened securely. NEVER use fuel left over from use gasoline...
...or damage. NOTES The oil sump capacity is NOT recommended. SAE 10W40 is 21 ounces or 1-1/4 U.S. B. 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 Part...40OC Table 2. Doing so may result in Table 2. • DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Page 4 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Be sure original container is tightened securely. NEVER use fuel left over from use gasoline...
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...Figure 6 on dipstick is below . 5. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil ...filler tube. Wipe away any spilled oil. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I . Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to step 1. Oil ...
...Figure 6 on dipstick is below . 5. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil fill hole. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Unscrew oil fill cap/plug. 4. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil ...filler tube. Wipe away any spilled oil. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I . Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Be sure engine is upright and level. 2. Afterward, continue reading instructions below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to step 1. Oil ...
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.... Avoid creating any source of spillage. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. ... Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. NEVER allow fuel to refuel this engine. Fuel vapors can explode. See Figure 7 on page 4. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. See Figure 11. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are...
.... Avoid creating any source of spillage. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. Stop engine and allow it to cool before starting engine. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. ... Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "OPEN" Position Shown Turn Valve Clockwise To "OFF" Position Figure 11. NEVER allow fuel to refuel this engine. Fuel vapors can explode. See Figure 7 on page 4. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. See Figure 11. Gasoline (fuel) vapors are...
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... the following instructions in any other way. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Primer Bulb Only 1. When starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Operate equipment control to ...: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Table 3. Equipment Control Figure 12. Typical Engine Symbols 1 2 1. Primer Bulb 2. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air ...
... the following instructions in any other way. I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Primer Bulb Only 1. When starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Operate equipment control to ...: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . Table 3. Equipment Control Figure 12. Typical Engine Symbols 1 2 1. Primer Bulb 2. This section contains starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air ...
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...II. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. If engine fails to start engine. 5. b. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start engine. 8. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... 12 on page 7. c. b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "...
...II. See Figures 12, 13 and 16 starting on page 7. If engine fails to start engine. 5. b. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to start engine. 8. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... 12 on page 7. c. b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 3. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to "...
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...6 to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. See Figure 20. ... in a well-ventilated area. 2. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 3 on page 8. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. See "I. When engine starts: a. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "FAST" Position Figure 19. See Figures 17...
...6 to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 15 and 20 starting a cold engine, press primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. See Figure 20. ... in a well-ventilated area. 2. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and Table 3 on page 8. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. See "I. When engine starts: a. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18. "FAST" Position Figure 19. See Figures 17...
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... Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your engine. "SLOW" Position 2. "RUN" Range 3. See Table 4. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Engine Throttle Control 3. DO NOT attempt to start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
... Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru 8, contact your engine. "SLOW" Position 2. "RUN" Range 3. See Table 4. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Engine Throttle Control 3. DO NOT attempt to start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
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...WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Choke Only 1..... To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Grasp starter cord handle. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 7. See Figures 21 thru 23 on...
...WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 11 Choke Only 1..... To avoid this risk, carefully follow these instructions: 4. Afterward, continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Grasp starter cord handle. Next, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again. 7. See Figures 21 thru 23 on...
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... following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT use primer bulb to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Without allowing ...Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 25. Grasp starter cord handle. When engine starts: a. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to the recoil mechanism. 6. III. See Figures 25 thru 27. 3. See Figure...
... following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. DO NOT use primer bulb to "CHOKE" or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. Without allowing ...Cooler temperatures may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 25. Grasp starter cord handle. When engine starts: a. "SLOW" Position 2. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to the recoil mechanism. 6. III. See Figures 25 thru 27. 3. See Figure...
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...thereafter; VII. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is running. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire ... motors, etc. Doing so may lead to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is warm. Figure 28. Failure to do so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Spark...
...thereafter; VII. Only allow children to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is running. WWAARRNNININGG To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire ... motors, etc. Doing so may lead to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at negative terminal first, if engine is warm. Figure 28. Failure to do so may lead to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Spark...
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...to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on the engine (see "II. See Figures 30 and 31. See Figure 32. Spark Plug Connection 3. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from spark ... cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Figure 30. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Grounding Post Connection 2. I. See...
...to the grounding post, if provided. 2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on the engine (see "II. See Figures 30 and 31. See Figure 32. Spark Plug Connection 3. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from spark ... cap/dipstick. 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Figure 30. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap/dipstick. 5. Grounding Post Connection 2. I. See...
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...Fill with the wheels touching the ground. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. See Figure 34. 13. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided... Oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to fall below . Figure 35. ...
...Fill with the wheels touching the ground. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. See Figure 34. 13. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided... Oil. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to fall below . Figure 35. ...
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... plug location (see "I. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely... have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away...
... plug location (see "I. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Grounding Post Connection 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely... have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to the grounding post, if provided. See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away...
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... or damage. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Tighten securely. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from ... post, if provided. Figure 43. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. 8. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. See Table 1 and...
... or damage. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Tighten securely. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from ... post, if provided. Figure 43. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to start engine. 8. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. See Table 1 and...
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... cleaners; C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for replacement. D. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Porcelain Figure 47. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions..., see "I . After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. B. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. See Figure 47. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor ...
... cleaners; C. Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. Check electrode gap with installation instructions for replacement. D. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Porcelain Figure 47. Wrap in extremely dusty conditions..., see "I . After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below: 1. B. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. See Figure 47. 5. Install spark plug and tighten securely. NOTE A resistor ...