Tecumseh Products LV148EA Support Question
Tecumseh Products LV148EA Support Question
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Question posted by dennismiller on August 9th, 2013
Oil For Tecumseh Lawn Mower Model Lv148ea
MY LAWN MOWER DIP STICK IS AT THE "ADD" MARK. Please tell recommended oil. What is risk for using common automobile oils (say, 5w20 or 5w30) for this machine. Is the crankcase oil we use in our 2-stroke lawnmowers really "all that" critical? Thanks.
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Related Tecumseh Products LV148EA Manual Pages
Operator Manual - Page 1
Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. ... II. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120)
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT NOTICE! Register Your TecumsehPower Engine
Maintenance...
Operator Manual - Page 2
... manual preceded by Tecumseh Products Company nor is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are...Tecumseh Products Company.
©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company
All Rights Reserved
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air...TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from...
Operator Manual - Page 5
...engine, contact the service source recommended by EPA and/or CARB.
• LV models are designated as part #692509...Handbook
181-1215-14
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Page 3 II. See Figure 5. TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is ... look at 1-800-558-5402 for the engine used on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Find them...
Operator Manual - Page 6
...
Table 2. Recommended Fuel
Fuel Component
Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether)
Percentage
10% 10% 15% 15%
FULL
OK
ADD
Fill Between "FULL" and "ADD" Marks
Figure 6. Doing so may use gasoline containing the components identified in Table 2.
• DO NOT use in the Operator's Manuals will increase oil consumption...
Operator Manual - Page 7
... 8. B. Afterward, continue reading instructions below "ADD" mark, slowly add oil to step 1. NOTE To change oil for engines with an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "II. Tighten securely. 6. Spark Plug Cap 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 4. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions. 1. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. Note oil level. Oil Fill Cap/Plug
If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to...
Operator Manual - Page 8
...a well-ventilated area.
3. DO NOT overfill fuel tank. See Figure 10.
6. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is open. Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up... .
4. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on page 5. Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Move machine away from ...
Operator Manual - Page 14
... on page 11.
DO NOT use primer bulb to restart engine.
...pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. Next, move engine
throttle control ...steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. "SLOW" Position 2.... does NOT start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully
follow these instructions:
5.... Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
181-1215-14 Primer Bulb Only"...
Operator Manual - Page 15
...Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
Page 13
Only allow children to :
• Check oil level before each use and remove ignition key, if provided. Typical ...death. Spark Plug Connection
Figure 29. Afterward, continue reading instructions below.
• Change oil after use and every 5 operating hours when engine is running. NOTES For engines with a DC...
Operator Manual - Page 16
... Post/Spark Plug Connection
4. Draining Oil Sump
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
181-1215-14 I. If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick go to step ... 30. See Figure 33. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
6. Fuel Fill Cap
Carburetor Side Up 2
NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center.
1
1. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick) ...
Operator Manual - Page 17
... TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter.
Grounding Post Connection 2. Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap/dipstick. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. Afterward, continue reading instructions below the "ADD" mark on page 4.
Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction...
Operator Manual - Page 18
... 38. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug
1
2
2. Figure 40. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see "I.
Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection
4. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container.
Fuel Fill Cap
NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at the lowest point on and tightened securely. If...
Operator Manual - Page 19
... 42. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided.
NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. See Table 1 and "III. Afterward, continue reading instructions below. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil. The filter should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year...
Operator Manual - Page 20
... NOTE
DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Removing Debris from the following areas:
• Levers and Linkage
• Cooling Fins
• Air Intake Screen
• Air Inlet
• .... Contact your model. Levers and Linkage
Figure 46. Debris Removal Locations
2
3
1
1. .030 in extremely dusty conditions. Porcelain
Figure 47. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner.
2...
Operator Manual - Page 21
...used in body
where applicable. 5. Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer.
Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly. 4. Removal and Installation-Type "B" Air...Cover Release Button
7 8
2. NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean a paper filter. Remove cover by hooking slot of your air cleaner to remove and replace it. Install filter(s) ...
Operator Manual - Page 23
...flange. Removal and Installation-Type "E" Air Cleaner
1. Insert new paper filter into an approved red GASOLINE container, being careful to wear and must NOT use with or bypass this engine inside ...
If you DO NOT have to remove. NEVER tamper with factory setting of contact with the mower blade, DO NOT interfere with gasoline.
Secure cover and be checked once a year by mouth...
Operator Manual - Page 25
... battery storage, if machine is running engine until...using a full arm stroke. Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to Step 5. Oil
Change oil...Oil Cylinder Bore
CAUTION
When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from grounding
post, if provided. 10. For engines equipped with a battery.
181-1215-14
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air...
Operator Manual - Page 26
... in this manual.
Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance is Warm
1.
Table 5. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer
Page 24
Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled
181-1215-14
X. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires
Local, state and federal laws may require use or operate engine on your engine. Find them on our website...
Operator Manual - Page 30
...TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. Where a ...The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is performed. In other states, new 1997 and later model year engines must be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with respect...
Operator Manual - Page 31
...by the ECS Warranty.
7. Unapproved add-on or modified parts may not....
3. EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Crankcase Breather Assembly including components a) Breather connection tube
6. ...model year California small off -road engines (for other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its original, end-use...
Operator Manual - Page 32
... Warranty service can be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND/OR WORKMANSHIP. One letter in the
engine model number will , at : www.TecumsehPower.com
181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08
This Limited...TecumsehPower engine which is responsible for rotary mower engines. (3) 2 years on any engine or part(s) thereof to and from this warranty policy, "commercial use warranty under engine warranty category (M) ...
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