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... Warranty 21 XII. Warranty Information 22 181-1270-14 (English) 1/01/08 Storing Your Engine 11 X. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
... Warranty 21 XII. Warranty Information 22 181-1270-14 (English) 1/01/08 Storing Your Engine 11 X. Safety Definitions ii I. How to Get Service 3 III. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
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...'s Manual. Find them on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. Tecumseh Power Company is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...regulations for future reference. • Read it is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are of special significance: ! Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all items discussed ...
...'s Manual. Find them on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment. Tecumseh Power Company is placed in any way with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled...regulations for future reference. • Read it is recommended that you take special notice of Tecumseh Products Company and are of special significance: ! Page ii The trademarks TECUMSEH® and the DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of all items discussed ...
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...8226; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 If you have any symptoms of 2.5 gallons or less. C. contact the equipment manufacturer. I . Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to...follow these parts are not properly guarded, or if you try to the engine shaft. Draining Fuel" instructions on this engine. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can ...
...8226; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 1 If you have any symptoms of 2.5 gallons or less. C. contact the equipment manufacturer. I . Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. • Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to...follow these parts are not properly guarded, or if you try to the engine shaft. Draining Fuel" instructions on this engine. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should start the engine if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can ...
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Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Figure 1. Spark Plug Wire 3. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go to www.TecumsehPower.com ... Without Flywheel Guard Figure 2. Do Not Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to operate at unsafe speeds...
Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Figure 1. Spark Plug Wire 3. WARNING Use of this engine on fun-carts, go to www.TecumsehPower.com ... Without Flywheel Guard Figure 2. Do Not Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death, DO NOT modify engine in such applications. Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go -karts or mini-bikes could occur. • Attach the spark plug wire to operate at unsafe speeds...
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...from your engine and fill in this power equipment. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Tecumseh manufactures and is intended for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (D.O.M.). Oil To operate engine you ...recommended. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for individuals who practice proper tool usage. SAE10W40 is marked A.P.I. Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours, and "A" 500 hours. See Figure...
...from your engine and fill in this power equipment. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines. Tecumseh manufactures and is intended for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (D.O.M.). Oil To operate engine you ...recommended. The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for individuals who practice proper tool usage. SAE10W40 is marked A.P.I. Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are designated as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours, and "A" 500 hours. See Figure...
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... oil level more frequently during engine break-in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. B. Tighten securely. 4. Engine Oil Level 4 3 5 2 6 7 1 10 1. Carburetor 9. NOTES Do not overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel...
... oil level more frequently during engine break-in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. B. Tighten securely. 4. Engine Oil Level 4 3 5 2 6 7 1 10 1. Carburetor 9. NOTES Do not overfill oil filler. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel...
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... vapors can explode. See Figure 7. 4. NOTES Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert, if provided. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. See Figure 9. 6. D. keep these instructions: 1. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "Open" Position Shown Turn...
... vapors can explode. See Figure 7. 4. NOTES Remove and discard white plastic fuel tank insert, if provided. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. See Figure 9. 6. D. keep these instructions: 1. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve "Open" Position Shown Turn...
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... a warm engine after a short shutdown, move Engine Speed Control to "FAST" position and move Choke Control to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figures 11 and 12. 4. See Figures 11 and 15. 5. Fast Position 2. Primer Bulb 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is...
... a warm engine after a short shutdown, move Engine Speed Control to "FAST" position and move Choke Control to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. See Figures 11 and 12. 4. See Figures 11 and 15. 5. Fast Position 2. Primer Bulb 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is...
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... move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Next, move Choke Control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine fails to start engine. 12. Grasp starter cord handle. c. these instructions: 6. Choke Control Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine •...
... move choke control to "NO CHOKE" position. Next, move Choke Control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine fails to start engine. 12. Grasp starter cord handle. c. these instructions: 6. Choke Control Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine •...
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To help dry off the engine after use . ! Stop Engine 1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions), engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave in use and remove ignition key, if provided. ! Fast Position 2. NOTE The unusual sound made by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running , pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times. Remove ignition key, if present. Always turn off any moisture on engine. 2. Wipe all snow and moisture from fuel fires, follow ...
To help dry off the engine after use . ! Stop Engine 1. Move equipment control, if present (see manufacturer's instructions), engine control lever or ignition switch back and forth several times and leave in use and remove ignition key, if provided. ! Fast Position 2. NOTE The unusual sound made by children, NEVER leave it unattended when it is running , pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times. Remove ignition key, if present. Always turn off any moisture on engine. 2. Wipe all snow and moisture from fuel fires, follow ...
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Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Grounding Post 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Drain Pan Figure 21. See Figure 19. 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 VII. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the carburetor side up. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Checking and Changing Oil To ...
Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Grounding Post 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Drain Pan Figure 21. See Figure 19. 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 VII. Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with the carburetor side up. See "G. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 4. • Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Checking and Changing Oil To ...
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... of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of engine governor. E. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Linkage 4. Porcelain Figure 23. Factory settings are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with deposits 4. Clean ... speed set gap to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). Resistor Spark Plug G. If adjustments are needed, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Check electrode gap with the factory setting of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. Contact your equipment...
... of the recoil starter rope and reduce the risk of engine governor. E. Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting, see your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Linkage 4. Porcelain Figure 23. Factory settings are : • Pitted • Burned • Fouled with deposits 4. Clean ... speed set gap to 7,000 feet (2,134 meters). Resistor Spark Plug G. If adjustments are needed, contact your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Check electrode gap with the factory setting of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. Contact your equipment...
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...Your Engine A. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the gas tank and/or an approved gas container is likely that your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine fuel stored in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of a pickup truck. Fuel Treatment" instructions... unattended when it to do so may ignite. ! Failure to reach carburetor. ! Prepare the fuel for short term/seasonal storage. III. This product is running and NEVER run engine in the following areas: • Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage •...
...Your Engine A. WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the gas tank and/or an approved gas container is likely that your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine fuel stored in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of a pickup truck. Fuel Treatment" instructions... unattended when it to do so may ignite. ! Failure to reach carburetor. ! Prepare the fuel for short term/seasonal storage. III. This product is running and NEVER run engine in the following areas: • Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage •...
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WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine before attempting to start engine. DO NOT attempt to prevent corrosion during storage.) 1. See "II. Figure 24. To prevent serious injury from grounding post, if provided. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. See "A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 11. V. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. 3. Clean Engine" instructions on page 9. If you have ...
WARNING To avoid severe injury or death, DO NOT pour fuel from engine before attempting to start engine. DO NOT attempt to prevent corrosion during storage.) 1. See "II. Figure 24. To prevent serious injury from grounding post, if provided. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. See "A. Checking and Changing Oil" instructions on page 11. V. Extended Storage I . Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. 3. Clean Engine" instructions on page 9. If you have ...
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... Warm 1. XI. or Before Each Use 5 hrs. If your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that you may also call Tecumseh Power company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. or .... For example, it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Table 3. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 ...
... Warm 1. XI. or Before Each Use 5 hrs. If your engine does not have a spark arrester cover that you may also call Tecumseh Power company at 1-800-558-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to be maintained in effective working order by owner and/or operator. or .... For example, it is a violation of California Public Resources Code (section 4442) to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Table 3. Change Oil Date Owner/Dealer 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 ...
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... engine or any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is only applicable to the lack of new Tecumseh Power Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for inspection and/or warranty work. To the extent...
... engine or any charges for making service calls and/or for transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection and/or warranty work is only applicable to the lack of new Tecumseh Power Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for inspection and/or warranty work. To the extent...
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...to meet the expected demand for your country. Repair or replacement of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Such use purchaser, and shall continue for regular inspection as required maintenance in the performance of... caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. C. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to its small off-road engines is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is only applicable to engines with all material respects to Subsection 4...
...to meet the expected demand for your country. Repair or replacement of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 6. Such use purchaser, and shall continue for regular inspection as required maintenance in the performance of... caused by the ECS Warranty. 7. C. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to its small off-road engines is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet. 5. Any warranted, emissions-related part which is only applicable to engines with all material respects to Subsection 4...
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... Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by the purchaser. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on how long an implied ...Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of any Tecumseh product or parts. TecumsehPower Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA Telephone: 1-800-558-5402 Visit us at its parts, ...
... Year 1 Year (1) 2 years for the original purchaser, free of charge, any part of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by the purchaser. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to make any representations or promises on how long an implied ...Outside U.S.A. THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of any Tecumseh product or parts. TecumsehPower Tecumseh Power Company • Grafton, Wisconsin 53024-1499 • USA Telephone: 1-800-558-5402 Visit us at its parts, ...