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... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Warranty Information 22 181-1270-14 (English) 1/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 13 XI. Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Stopping...
... Control System Warranty 21 XII. Warranty Information 22 181-1270-14 (English) 1/01/08 Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. Transporting Your Engine 11 IX. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE! Starting Your Engine 6 VI. Preventing Forest, Brush and Grass Fires 13 XI. Safety Definitions ii I. Oil and Fuel Specifications 3 IV. Stopping...
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... DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are of all times for your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Before operating this manual handy at 1-800-5585402. Safety Definitions Statements in italic type. NOTE Refers to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst...
... DESIGN (Native American Head logo) are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are of all times for your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Before operating this manual handy at 1-800-5585402. Safety Definitions Statements in italic type. NOTE Refers to read this manual preceded by the following emission control systems: (EM) Engine Modification and (TWC) Three-Way Catalyst...
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... are easier to ventilate engine exhaust with an unguarded engine shaft. See "C. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 9. Stay Away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel cap or add...
... are easier to ventilate engine exhaust with an unguarded engine shaft. See "C. Maintenance" instructions on page 2. Avoid Accidental Starts" instructions on page 9. Stay Away from carbon monoxide: • NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can spread and be drawn into a building through openings such as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. • NEVER remove fuel cap or add...
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...: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800...
...: • Disconnect spark plug wire and keep all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. NEVER tamper with the governor setting can burn, including grass and leaves, away from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other dry ground cover. H. Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage. WARNING Use of engine governor. ! Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer, call 1-800...
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... HP 4 - This period relates to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Match one of your engine's decal and find the life period specification for future reference. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to the emission compliance life as part no. 692509 for LV (VSK) Models. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is responsible only for...
... HP 4 - This period relates to use a clean, high quality, detergent oil. Match one of your engine's decal and find the life period specification for future reference. Tecumseh Technician's Handbooks If you need to the emission compliance life as part no. 692509 for LV (VSK) Models. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator's Manual, and it is responsible only for...
Operator Manual
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... more frequently during engine break-in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. Choke Control 7. NOTES Do not overfill oil filler. Carburetor 9. Engine Speed Control 10.Muffler 8 9 Figure 7. Table 2. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. 3. Spark Plug Wire 3. B. Do not allow oil level to : • Check oil level before each use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Be sure...
... more frequently during engine break-in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. Choke Control 7. NOTES Do not overfill oil filler. Carburetor 9. Engine Speed Control 10.Muffler 8 9 Figure 7. Table 2. Before Starting Your Engine A. See Figure 7. 3. Spark Plug Wire 3. B. Do not allow oil level to : • Check oil level before each use fuel containing Methanol (Wood Alcohol). Be sure...
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... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 1. NEVER allow fuel to start (see manufacturer's instructions), is spilled DO NOT start engine. If fuel is open . Turn counterclockwise to avoid spilling. See Figure 8. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Fuel Valve Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 See...
... equipment manufacturer's instructions). 1. NEVER allow fuel to start (see manufacturer's instructions), is spilled DO NOT start engine. If fuel is open . Turn counterclockwise to avoid spilling. See Figure 8. Replace a damaged or missing gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti-splash fuel fill cap. Fuel Valve Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 5 See...
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... such operation. ! WARNING An adult should start engine if an adult has determined they are on starter rope with spark plug removed. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is open and all switches are experienced and capable of Engine 1 2 3 1. Set Choke Control to cover vent hole...
... such operation. ! WARNING An adult should start engine if an adult has determined they are on starter rope with spark plug removed. Doing so will flood the engine and may result in a well-ventilated area. 2. To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure engine is open and all switches are experienced and capable of Engine 1 2 3 1. Set Choke Control to cover vent hole...
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... CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine dies after Choke Control is frozen. 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. Choke Control Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Without allowing the...
... CHOKE" position, move choke control to "FULL CHOKE" position and start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. If engine dies after Choke Control is frozen. 7. If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in "RUN" range. Choke Control Positions 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 7 Without allowing the...
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... proceed as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Fuel Valve Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 VI. NOTE Removing key will not harm engine or starter. Always turn off any moisture on engine. 2. Slow Position 3. Full Choke Figure 17. To help dry off the engine after use . ! Stop Engine 1. WARNING NEVER...
... proceed as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors, etc. Fuel Valve Positions Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 VI. NOTE Removing key will not harm engine or starter. Always turn off any moisture on engine. 2. Slow Position 3. Full Choke Figure 17. To help dry off the engine after use . ! Stop Engine 1. WARNING NEVER...
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... the side with an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Wipe away any spilled oil. Figure 19. Grounding Post 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Spark Plug Connection Carb Side Up 1 2 1. Drain Pan Figure 21. Draining Oil Sump 12. Carefully remove spark plug wire from grounding post and connect to : • Check oil level before each use . 1. See Figure 19. 181...
... the side with an electric starter. • Turn off all engine switches. • Remove ignition key, if provided. Wipe away any spilled oil. Figure 19. Grounding Post 2. Spark Plug Wire 3. Spark Plug Connection Carb Side Up 1 2 1. Drain Pan Figure 21. Draining Oil Sump 12. Carefully remove spark plug wire from grounding post and connect to : • Check oil level before each use . 1. See Figure 19. 181...
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... opening oil and fuel fill caps. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. See Figure 23. 5. E. Resistor Spark Plug G. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as: • Inoperative starter • Discharged battery • Fuse replacement • Alternator maintenance/repairs See your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing...
... opening oil and fuel fill caps. Page 10 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 Remove and inspect spark plug. 3. See Figure 23. 5. E. Resistor Spark Plug G. Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours. 1. Alternator (Optional) For alternator related electrical problems such as: • Inoperative starter • Discharged battery • Fuse replacement • Alternator maintenance/repairs See your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing...
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...; Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of a pickup truck. Empty fuel tank by mouth. 2. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems...
...; Cooling fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will facilitate adequate cooling, correct engine speed and reduce the risk of a pickup truck. Empty fuel tank by mouth. 2. Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the blower housing. Fuel Treatment" instructions. Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems...
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... key, if provided. Remove spark plug. 3. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Spark Plug Figure 25. Spark Plug Connection 6. NOTE Connect spark plug wire before draining fuel from your carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. Oil Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14...
... key, if provided. Remove spark plug. 3. Grasp starter cord handle and pull out slowly using a full arm stroke. Spark Plug Figure 25. Spark Plug Connection 6. NOTE Connect spark plug wire before draining fuel from your carburetor. Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug hole. Oil Change oil if not changed within the last 3 months. Page 12 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14...
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... When Engine is warm Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Check Spark Plug 5 hrs. In some cases the muffler may purchase one of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After first 2 hrs. when engine is Warm 1. or Before Each Use 5 hrs. Table 3. or seasonally Replace Spark Plug 200 hrs. Preventing Forest, Brush...
... When Engine is warm Check Oil Level Clean Cooling Fins Change Oil Check Spark Plug 5 hrs. In some cases the muffler may purchase one of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change Oil After first 2 hrs. when engine is Warm 1. or Before Each Use 5 hrs. Table 3. or seasonally Replace Spark Plug 200 hrs. Preventing Forest, Brush...
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... inspection and/or warranty work . The emission Regulations may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The warranty repairs should , however, be the compression release system and other states, 1997 and later model year engines are located on your new small off -road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any...
... inspection and/or warranty work . The emission Regulations may include parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust system, crankcase breather assembly and, the evaporative control system. The warranty repairs should , however, be the compression release system and other states, 1997 and later model year engines are located on your new small off -road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any...
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... CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of "repair or replace as described in such written instructions to the effect of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...
... CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Emission Control System Warranty ("ECS Warranty") for 1995 and later model year California small off-road engines (for other states, 1997 and later model year engines). Carburetor Assembly including internal components: a) Carburetor gaskets b) Intake pipe 2. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of "repair or replace as described in such written instructions to the effect of warranted emissionrelated parts sufficient...
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.../or used on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the operation of this warranty policy, "commercial use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of the new Tecumseh engine or part. This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used...
.../or used on electronic ignition. (4) For purposes of this warranty policy, "consumer use" shall mean all other than as the exclusive remedy, either repair or replace for the operation of this warranty policy, "commercial use" shall mean consumer's personal, residential, household use by the original retail purchaser. (5) For purposes of the new Tecumseh engine or part. This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER (i) any Tecumseh engine or part(s) thereof used...