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...29 XII. 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. Storing Your Engine 22 X. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 13 VIII. Warranty... Information 30 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English...
...29 XII. 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. Storing Your Engine 22 X. Oil and Fuel Specifications 4 IV. Maintenance 13 VIII. Warranty... Information 30 Visit our web site at www.TecumsehPower.com LOG ON! Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English...
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... equipment or property damage. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep 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 181-1215-14 It is placed in this manual...
... equipment or property damage. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep 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 181-1215-14 It is placed in this manual...
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..., leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. Breathing carbon monoxide can result in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. •... Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to the engine shaft. If you can be overcome and unable to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can linger ...
..., leave the area immediately, get fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT. TecumsehPower Company recommends the following: • An adult should fuel this engine. contact the equipment manufacturer. Breathing carbon monoxide can result in a well-ventilated area. • DO NOT smoke while refueling tank. •... Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to the engine shaft. If you can be overcome and unable to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are highly flammable and can linger ...
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...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. WARNING Use of fire keep it to ".... • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from hot areas of engine. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower...
...; Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post, if provided. • Disconnect battery at unsafe speeds. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. Typical Flywheel Guard Location Figure 2. Spark Plug Connection Figure 3. WARNING Use of fire keep it to ".... • Turn all materials that can burn, including grass and leaves, away from hot areas of engine. TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower...
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... usage. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended 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" 250 ...period of manufacture (DOM). Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is responsible only for the engine used on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company ...
... usage. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is intended 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" 250 ...period of manufacture (DOM). Technician's Handbook 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 3 Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is responsible only for the engine used on our website at www.TecumsehPower.com or call TecumsehPower Company ...
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... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in equipment malfunction or damage. You may result in oil carry-over to : • Check oil...DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is marked A.P.I. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Be sure original container is tightened securely. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Pints (....
... your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with high alcohol content can cause hard starting, poor engine performance, and may result in equipment malfunction or damage. You may result in oil carry-over to : • Check oil...DO NOT use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. See Figure 6. • Be sure oil fill cap/plug is marked A.P.I. For recommended engine oil, see Table 1. Be sure original container is tightened securely. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Pints (....
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..., making sure to step 1. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 6. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Primer Bulb 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. If... 76 8 Figure 7. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. See Figure 9. 3. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I . Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on...
..., making sure to step 1. Screw oil fill cap/plug back into oil filler tube. Tighten securely. 6. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "I. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 14. Primer Bulb 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick 181-1215-14 Figure 9. If... 76 8 Figure 7. Screw oil fill cap/dipstick back into oil filler tube. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions above. 1. See Figure 9. 3. If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see "I . Clean area around oil fill cap/plug. Tighten securely. 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on...
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... For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is spilled DO NOT start engine. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Avoid creating any source of spillage. ...these instructions: 1. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow children to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank ...
... For recommended fuel, see equipment manufacturer's instructions) is spilled DO NOT start engine. See Figure 10. 6. Filling Fuel Tank WARNING An adult should fuel this engine. NEVER allow fuel to cool before starting engine. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Avoid creating any source of spillage. ...these instructions: 1. NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow children to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Possible Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank ...
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... 2 3 1 1. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. Doing so will apply to your engine. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Symbols 1 2 1. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of such operation. See Table 3. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be...For example: • DO NOT use primer to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. A. Primer Bulb Only 1. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see "A. Operate equipment control to "FAST" position, if present (see "B. When starting fluid....
... 2 3 1 1. See Figures 12 and 13. 3. Doing so will apply to your engine. Engine Throttle Control 3. Typical Engine Symbols 1 2 1. In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine, first determine what type of such operation. See Table 3. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, be...For example: • DO NOT use primer to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. A. Primer Bulb Only 1. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see "A. Operate equipment control to "FAST" position, if present (see "B. When starting fluid....
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...attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 6. Primer Bulb 6. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. "RUN" Range 3. If engine fails to start engine. 6. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. II. Push starter button or turn ignition... on page 7. Air Cleaner 5. "FAST" Position Figure 16. DO NOT attempt to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Choke Only 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 12...
...attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again. 6. Primer Bulb 6. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. "RUN" Range 3. If engine fails to start engine. 6. NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt. 5. II. Push starter button or turn ignition... on page 7. Air Cleaner 5. "FAST" Position Figure 16. DO NOT attempt to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). If engine does NOT start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Choke Only 1. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 12...
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.... DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. When engine starts: a. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. ...See "I. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in "RUN" range. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "RUN" Range 3. Equipment Control Figure 17. Operate ...
.... DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. When engine starts: a. NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is outdoors in equipment malfunction. 4. ...See "I. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°C): Follow instructions in "RUN" range. Move engine throttle control to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). "RUN" Range 3. Equipment Control Figure 17. Operate ...
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... 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. "SLOW" Position 2. I Section B.II Section B.III 3 2 1 1. 7. See Figures 21 thru 23. Engine Throttle Control 3. If engine fails to start engine. 9. Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine. See Table 4. Primer Bulb Only 1. "FAST" Position Figure...
... 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. "SLOW" Position 2. I Section B.II Section B.III 3 2 1 1. 7. See Figures 21 thru 23. Engine Throttle Control 3. If engine fails to start engine. 9. Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine. See Table 4. Primer Bulb Only 1. "FAST" Position Figure...
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... 1 2 1. Primer Bulb 2. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Grasp starter cord handle. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. NOTES If... 10. NOTE Following the instructions listed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in "RUN" range. a. If engine fails to the recoil mechanism. 5. See Figure 21 on page 10. ...
... 1 2 1. Primer Bulb 2. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Grasp starter cord handle. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag. NOTES If... 10. NOTE Following the instructions listed in the "FAST" position, move engine throttle control to "FAST" position. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after engine throttle control is outdoors in "RUN" range. a. If engine fails to the recoil mechanism. 5. See Figure 21 on page 10. ...
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... original position. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 25. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 3 2 1 1. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. III. Without allowing the rope to "FAST" position: a. "I . Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. Doing...
... original position. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . See Figure 25. Move engine throttle control to restart engine. 3 2 1 1. b. If engine dies after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Start/Choke Control Positions 7. III. Without allowing the rope to "FAST" position: a. "I . Typical Engine Controls STOP STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26. Doing...
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...position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in ... spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Figure 28. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped...
...position. • Remove ignition key, if provided. more often if operated in death or serious injury. Always turn off the engine after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter; Failure to do so may lead to an explosion resulting in ... spark plug wire securely away from spark plug. Figure 28. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection A. Engine should perform maintenance on this engine. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on equipment, always: • Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it is equipped...
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.... 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 32. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. I. See... Figure 33. 7. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 30 and 31. Figure 31. See "G....
.... 6. Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Figure 32. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on and tightened securely. Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up . Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. I. See... Figure 33. 7. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 30 and 31. Figure 31. See "G....
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...may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. Fill with the wheels touching the ground. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14...The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 DO NOT allow ...
...may result in equipment malfunction or damage. Figure 35. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter. Place engine back onto a level upright position with recommended oil. Fill with the wheels touching the ground. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 14...The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 15 DO NOT allow ...
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...equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely. Figure 38. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts...Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to step 1. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page...
...equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on and tightened securely. Figure 38. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from metal parts...Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection 4. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug, tipping engine to step 1. Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container. Be sure fuel fill cap is on page...
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... Filter. 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. See Figure 42. 11. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Contact your Authorized... extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Figure 42. Tighten securely. See Figure 42. 8. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. See Table 1 and "III. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle...
... Filter. 1 2 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. See Figure 42. 11. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in oil carry-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Spark Plug Connection Figure 44. Contact your Authorized... extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Figure 42. Tighten securely. See Figure 42. 8. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. See Table 1 and "III. NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle...
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...B, C, D or E. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Air Intake Screen 3. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Removing ... conditions. Porcelain Figure 47. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . B. See Figure 47. 5. NOTE ...
...B, C, D or E. NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter(s) for the air cleaner type that resembles your model. Servicing Paper Filters" instructions on engine. Air Intake Screen 3. Wash in warm water and detergent solution then press (DO NOT twist) until water is removed. 2. Removing ... conditions. Porcelain Figure 47. Wrap in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. NOTE Proceed with Deposits 4. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. After removing the filter, follow these cleaning instructions below . B. See Figure 47. 5. NOTE ...