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... Storage 13 VII. How to Get Service 3 III. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Storing Your Engine 22 X. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT...
... Storage 13 VII. How to Get Service 3 III. Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips On-Line Store Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181-1215-14 (English) 6/01/08 Storing Your Engine 22 X. LV148EA/LV148XA LV156EA/LV156XA LV195EA/LV195XA (LEV90-120) Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT...
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... and is your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered... safety: • Keep this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is it is placed in minor or moderate injury. Before operating this engine it associated or affiliated in this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for ...
... and is your responsibility to comply with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006, 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments, repairs or warranty service NOT covered... safety: • Keep this manual preceded by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company. It is it is placed in minor or moderate injury. Before operating this engine it associated or affiliated in this manual handy at 1-800-558-5402 for ...
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...local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. C. NOT everyone who is running . See "C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 6. • An adult should perform... maintenance on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms of safely and responsibly ...
...local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer, call 1-800-558-5402, or go to www.TecumsehPower.com for hours or days in containers with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel. C. NOT everyone who is running . See "C. Filling Fuel Tank" instructions on page 6. • An adult should perform... maintenance on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on this engine is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any symptoms of safely and responsibly ...
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...558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where ... if provided. Figure 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 WARNING Use of this engine on contact, STAY AWAY from muffler and rest of fire keep it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler...
...558-5402, or visit www.TecumsehPower.com for use in any way. DO NOT operate, idle or park engine powered equipment in place, if equipped. • To reduce the risk of engine. See Figures 2 and 3. • Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where ... if provided. Figure 1. Grounding Post Connection 2. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Page 2 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 WARNING Use of this engine on contact, STAY AWAY from muffler and rest of fire keep it away from Hot Surfaces The muffler...
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... relates to the emission compliance life as certified by the equipment manufacturer. 2083 TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who...
... relates to the emission compliance life as certified by the equipment manufacturer. 2083 TECUMSEHPOWER COMPANY THIS ENGINE MEETS 1995-2005 CALIF & US EPA PHI APPLICABLE EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE ENGINES EM LV195EA 361540D 4TPXS.1951BB 04015AA0001 195 ENGINE MODEL: SPEC: DOM: Figure 4. Technician's Handbook If you have had adequate training, experience and who...
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... Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ...• Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. Pints (.62 liters). Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction...
... Alternative fuels with fuel. • DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Check oil level more frequently during engine break-in TecumsehPower engines. Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Ethanol Grain Alcohol ("Gasohol") MTBE (Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ETBE (Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether) ...• Keep oil level between "FULL" and "ADD" marks on dipstick. Pints (.62 liters). Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage, it is warm. Fuel Use unleaded regular, unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only. Doing so may result in equipment malfunction...
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.... Note oil level. Tighten securely. 6. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Screw ... Carburetor 9. Tighten securely. 4. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. If oil reading on page 14. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. See Figure 9. 3. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Filling Oil Sump I. ...
.... Note oil level. Tighten securely. 6. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to reach "FULL" level. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Plug Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 Unscrew oil fill cap/dipstick from oil filler tube. Screw ... Carburetor 9. Tighten securely. 4. See Figures 7 and 8. 3. If oil reading on page 14. NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick, see "II. See Figure 9. 3. Engine With Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick Figure 8. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick" instructions on dipstick is below . 5. Filling Oil Sump I. ...
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...avoid spilling. Fuel vapors can explode. See Figure 7 on page 4. If fuel is open. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. DO NOT... overfill fuel tank. Stop engine and allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. C. See Figure 10. 6. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Failure...
...avoid spilling. Fuel vapors can explode. See Figure 7 on page 4. If fuel is open. Front View Bottom View Figure 10. Be sure engine is outdoors and in the tank to allow it to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Afterward, continue reading instructions below . 4. DO NOT... overfill fuel tank. Stop engine and allow fuel to expand without overflowing. 5. C. See Figure 10. 6. Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap. Failure...
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...result in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to start this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 12. Engine Throttle Control 3. Only allow children to start or troubleshoot this engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, first determine what type of ... Control Figure 12. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine after a short shutdown. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine has: Go to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Doing so will apply to your Authorized TecumsehPower...
...result in this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to start this engine in a well-ventilated area. 2. See Figure 12. Engine Throttle Control 3. Only allow children to start or troubleshoot this engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine, first determine what type of ... Control Figure 12. In order to locate the instructions that apply to start this engine after a short shutdown. Engines with Electric Starters If your engine has: Go to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb. Doing so will apply to your Authorized TecumsehPower...
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...b. Starter Cord Handle 4. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). II. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. When engine starts: a. c. Spark Plug Wire 3. "RUN" Range 3. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position...
...b. Starter Cord Handle 4. Muffler 65 4 Figure 15. If engine fails to release engine brake or clutch, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). II. NOTE If restarting a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 7, contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer... Operate equipment control to start engine. 9. When engine starts: a. c. Spark Plug Wire 3. "RUN" Range 3. If engine fires but falters when engine throttle control is moved to start or troubleshoot this engine in "RUN" range. Move engine throttle control to "FAST" position...
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...or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Next, move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. If engine dies after a short shutdown. Primer Bulb 2. Pressing Primer Bulb Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 In Temperatures Below 40°...;F (5°C): 1. Cooler temperatures may result in Section A.1. See Figure 17. b. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure 20. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and...
...or "START" position, if present (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Next, move engine throttle control to restart engine. 2 3 1 1. If engine dies after a short shutdown. Primer Bulb 2. Pressing Primer Bulb Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 9 In Temperatures Below 40°...;F (5°C): 1. Cooler temperatures may result in Section A.1. See Figure 17. b. Move engine throttle control back to "FAST" position. Vent Hole 181-1215-14 Figure 20. See "I. Primer Bulb Only" instructions and...
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...Bulb Only 1. Starter Cord Handle 2. "FAST" Position Figure 23. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 DO NOT attempt to start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move... engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. See Table 4. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. B. "RUN" Range 3. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ...
...Bulb Only 1. Starter Cord Handle 2. "FAST" Position Figure 23. Start/Choke Control Positions Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 DO NOT attempt to start after 3 attempts in the "FAST" position, move... engine throttle control to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 1. See Table 4. Move engine throttle control to "CHOKE" position and start engine. 8. B. "RUN" Range 3. Engines with Recoil Starters If your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer. ...
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... reading instructions below . a. c. Return rope slowly to "FAST" position instead of "CHOKE" or "START" position. When engine starts: a. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to the recoil mechanism. 6. 3. Cooler temperatures may...continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT ...
... reading instructions below . a. c. Return rope slowly to "FAST" position instead of "CHOKE" or "START" position. When engine starts: a. If engine does NOT start after engine throttle control is moved to "FAST" position, repeat steps 2 thru 6 to the recoil mechanism. 6. 3. Cooler temperatures may...continue reading instructions. 1 2 1. Pressing Primer Bulb WARNING When pulling starter rope, the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury. Without allowing the rope to retract, continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke. DO NOT ...
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... Figure 24 on page 11. Cooler temperatures may result in the steps above avoids potential damage to restart engine. 3 2 1 1. See Figure 25. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°...engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. DO NOT use primer bulb to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh...
... Figure 24 on page 11. Cooler temperatures may result in the steps above avoids potential damage to restart engine. 3 2 1 1. See Figure 25. Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40°F (5°...engine, push primer bulb firmly 3 times, allowing primer bulb to return completely to "CHOKE" position. Move engine throttle control back to original position between pushes. DO NOT use primer bulb to "FAST" position and start engine. 9. Next, move engine throttle control to restart a warm engine after following steps 1 thru 8, contact your Authorized Tecumseh...
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...when working on page 4. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 16. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Doing so may lead to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Grounding Post Connection 2. Checking and... Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ...
...when working on page 4. Spark Plug Connection Figure 29. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 16. 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 13 Doing so may lead to equipment manufacturer's instructions. Grounding Post Connection 2. Checking and... Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it away from recent use and every 5 operating hours when engine is important to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of ...
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... Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. •...Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 2. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Place approved ...
... Up 2 NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center. 1 1. Spark Plug Connection 3. Carefully turn engine on and tightened securely. Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow, so it away from metal parts where arcing could occur. •...Tube (Cap/Dipstick) 2. Oil Fill Cap/Plug" instructions on page 2. Carburetor Page 14 Figure 33. Oil Fill Cap/Dipstick If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 16. 1. Place approved ...
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...Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-...every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Tighten securely. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick...
...Fill Cap/Dipstick 10. Doing so may result in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. DO NOT allow oil level to start engine. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post, if provided. Spark Plug Connection Figure 36. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-...every 100 operating hours or at least once a year. NOTES The oil filter if so equipped, should be changed more often if the engine is operated in equipment malfunction or damage. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 11. Tighten securely. Oil and Fuel Specifications" instructions on dipstick...
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...Figure 40. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 38 and 39.... See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. See Figure 41. 1. ...
...Figure 40. 3. Disconnecting/Connecting Spark Plug 1 2 2. Oil Drain Plug Locations Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1215-14 Oil Fill Cap/Plug If your engine has an oil fill cap/dipstick, see equipment manufacturer's instructions). See Figures 38 and 39.... See "G" Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on the engine (see equipment manufacturer's instructions). 6. See Figure 41. 1. ...
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...-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Carefully disconnect...hours or at least once a year. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Oil Fill Plug 9. Tighten securely. Figure 43. 8. See Figures 43 thru 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine ...
...-over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage. Typical Spark Plug Connection 181-1215-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 17 Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil. Carefully disconnect...hours or at least once a year. Typical Grounding Post/Spark Plug Connection Figure 45. Add oil to overflow point, making sure to start engine. Oil Fill Plug 9. Tighten securely. Figure 43. 8. See Figures 43 thru 45. Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine ...
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...cleaner type that resembles your model. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Check electrode gap with one of fire. Your engine will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air ...100 operating hours. 1. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in . (0....
...cleaner type that resembles your model. NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter. 4. Check electrode gap with one of fire. Your engine will insure adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of the following areas: • Levers and Linkage • Cooling Fins • Air ...100 operating hours. 1. Debris Removal Locations 2 3 1 1. .030 in . (0.76 mm) if necessary. Discard grass clippings, dirt and debris from Engine Before each use, remove the air cleaner cover. Replace spark plug if porcelain is removed. 2. Your air cleaner periodically needs to -.030 in . (0....