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LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Starting Your Engine 7 VI....28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. Maintenance 13 VIII. Warranty Information 30 Visit ...
LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! General Safety Precautions 1 II. How to Get Service 3 III. Stopping Your Engine and Short-Term Storage 13 VII. Starting Your Engine 7 VI....28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Transporting Your Engine 21 IX. Maintenance 13 VIII. Warranty Information 30 Visit ...
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...American Head logo) are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is recommended that you take special notice of all times for future ...Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, could result 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 It is it carefully and familiarize...
...American Head logo) are used by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-way Catalyst (if so equipped). TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is recommended that you take special notice of all times for future ...Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if NOT avoided, could result 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 It is it carefully and familiarize...
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...to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can linger for additional information. Small containers are experienced and capable of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain ...or pulley and belt to refuel this engine. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on page ...
...to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling. • DO NOT pour fuel from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can linger for additional information. Small containers are experienced and capable of the equipment may attach a sprocket and chain ...or pulley and belt to refuel this engine. Adult Supervision of Operation, Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of such operation. • An adult should perform maintenance on page ...
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... attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way... place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engine. E. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in serious injury or death...
... attach the spark plug wire to "OFF" position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for additional information. Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way... place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of fire keep it to operate at negative terminal first, if engine is equipped with factory setting of engine. E. NEVER tamper with a DC electric starter. • Turn all materials that can result in serious injury or death...
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...web site at the decal on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. See Figure 4. This handbook covers repairs ...TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for additional information. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by the equipment...
...web site at the decal on your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Service procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines. • Order as "C" 125 hours, "B" 250 hours and "A" 500 hours. See Figure 4. This handbook covers repairs ...TecumsehPower Company at 1-800-558-5402 for the emissions-related useful life period of manufacture (DOM). The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for additional information. This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by the equipment...
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...NOT recommended. Service "SL/SJ". Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. In addition, you need to be considered warranty. CAUTION The use of oil to : • Check...are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. B. You may result in TecumsehPower engines. Table 1. DO NOT allow oil level to use in equipment malfunction or damage. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower ...
...NOT recommended. Service "SL/SJ". Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. In addition, you need to be considered warranty. CAUTION The use of oil to : • Check...are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. B. You may result in TecumsehPower engines. Table 1. DO NOT allow oil level to use in equipment malfunction or damage. Special-formulated oils are NOT recommended for TecumsehPower ...
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... cap/plug. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to step 1. If oil reading on page 14. Wipe away any spilled oil. II. Be sure engine is below . 5. Air Cleaner 7. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 ...2 1 9 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Tighten securely. 6. Spark Plug Cap 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick...
... cap/plug. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to step 1. If oil reading on page 14. Wipe away any spilled oil. II. Be sure engine is below . 5. Air Cleaner 7. Muffler 76 8 Figure 7. Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. See Figure 6 on page 16. 3 4 5 ...2 1 9 1. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick go to reach "FULL" level. Tighten securely. 6. Spark Plug Cap 2. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick...
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...death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. See Figure 7 on page 4. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. See Figure 10. 6. Clean area around fuel fill cap ...fill cap. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. If fuel is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is...
...death from area of ignition until fuel vapors are highly flammable and can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine. See Figure 7 on page 4. Leave space in a well-ventilated area. 3. See Figure 10. 6. Clean area around fuel fill cap ...fill cap. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Using an approved red GASOLINE container, add fuel slowly, being careful to cool before starting engine. If fuel is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to avoid spilling. NOTE For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is...
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...primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to original position between pushes. DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. •...; DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Operate equipment control to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . To avoid...
...primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). I Section A.II Section A.III 2 3 1 1. Move engine throttle control to original position between pushes. DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. •...; DO NOT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT operate engine or pull on page 10. Operate equipment control to : Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Section A.I . To avoid...
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..."RUN" range. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . When engine starts: a. If engine dies after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST "position. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14... contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer...
..."RUN" range. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . When engine starts: a. If engine dies after a short shutdown, move engine throttle control to "FAST "position. Engine Components 3 2 1 1. Page 8 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14... contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. NOTES If engine starts but does NOT continue to run, move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 5. Next, move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer...
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...176;F (5°C): 1. DO NOT use primer to "CHOKE" position. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Move engine throttle control back to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position. b. See Figures 17 thru 19. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure...times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position. Cooler temperatures may result in "RUN" range. Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. See Figures 17 thru 19. Electric Start Switch 2. "RUN" Range 3. III. See...
...176;F (5°C): 1. DO NOT use primer to "CHOKE" position. Release starter button or ignition switch key. Move engine throttle control back to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position. b. See Figures 17 thru 19. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure...times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "FAST" position. Cooler temperatures may result in "RUN" range. Doing so will flood the engine and may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times. See Figures 17 thru 19. Electric Start Switch 2. "RUN" Range 3. III. See...
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... position and start after following three sections will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go to start engine. 9. Primer Bulb Only 1. Engine Throttle Control 3. Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru ... Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 See Table 4. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. 7. If engine fails to : Section B.I . "RUN" Range 3. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22....
... position and start after following three sections will apply to your engine has: Primer Bulb Only Choke Only Primer Bulb and Choke Go to start engine. 9. Primer Bulb Only 1. Engine Throttle Control 3. Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following steps 1 thru ... Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 See Table 4. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. 7. If engine fails to : Section B.I . "RUN" Range 3. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22....
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...on page 10. See Figure 21 on page 10. Return rope slowly to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully.... See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. When engine starts: a. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Operate ...
...on page 10. See Figure 21 on page 10. Return rope slowly to desired speed in equipment malfunction. 4. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to start or troubleshoot this risk, carefully.... See Figure 21 on page 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE Following the instructions listed in any other way. When engine starts: a. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Afterward, continue reading instructions below . b. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Operate ...
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... bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. Cooler temperatures may result in equipment malfunction. 4. c. Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. If...
... bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. Cooler temperatures may result in equipment malfunction. 4. c. Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. If...
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..., see "II. 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 is important to serious injury or death. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection ...Figure 29. NOTES For engines with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Only allow children to an explosion...
..., see "II. 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 is important to serious injury or death. Grounding Post Connection 2. Spark Plug Connection ...Figure 29. NOTES For engines with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Only allow children to an explosion...
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...with the carburetor side up . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Carefully turn engine on page 2. See Figure 33. 7. Fuel Fill Cap Carburetor Side Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1.... occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil flow, so it away from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil ...
...with the carburetor side up . Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. 6. Oil Fill/Drain Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Carefully turn engine on page 2. See Figure 33. 7. Fuel Fill Cap Carburetor Side Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1.... occur. • Carefully attach the spark plug wire to position the oil flow, so it away from the lowest point on the engine (see "II. Spark Plug Connection 3. Figure 31. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil ...
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...Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below the "ADD" mark on page 4. Tighten securely. Grounding Post Connection 2. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and...; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Figure 34. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Fill with the wheels...
...Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Afterward, continue reading instructions below the "ADD" mark on page 4. Tighten securely. Grounding Post Connection 2. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. Doing so may result in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and...; Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. See Figures 35 thru 37. 1. Figure 34. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Install oil fill cap/dipstick. Fill with the wheels...
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.... See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and... 1. II. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 2. See Figures 38 and 39. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 40. 3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
.... See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 14. 1. Spark Plug Connection Figure 39. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and... 1. II. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on page 2. See Figures 38 and 39. Be sure fuel fill cap is on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figure 40. 3. Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location (see equipment manufacturer's instructions...
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... on page 4. Figure 42. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. ... in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Figure 43. 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. Grounding Post Connection 2. 8. See Table 1 and ...
... on page 4. Figure 42. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil fill hole. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Tighten securely. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. ... in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Figure 43. 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. Grounding Post Connection 2. 8. See Table 1 and ...
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...030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Discard ...for replacement. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Contact your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Porcelain Figure 47. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3...
...030 in a clean cloth and press (DO NOT twist) until completely dry. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) Gap 2. Page 18 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Afterward, continue reading instructions below . NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Discard ...for replacement. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug. If either is clear. 3. Servicing Foam Filters" instructions on engine. Contact your model. Air Intake Screen 3. Porcelain Figure 47. Clean daily if used for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner. 2 1 3...