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... Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Storing Your Engine 11 X. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
... Statement.......... 20 Emission Control System Warranty 21 XII. Safety Definitions ii I. Before Starting Your Engine 4 V. General Safety Precautions 1 II. Storing Your Engine 11 X. TecumsehPower LV148SA (VSK90) Operator's Manual Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE!
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..., components and safety instructions. Find them on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with California and U.S. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this... engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 WARNING Or...
..., components and safety instructions. Find them on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following words and graphics are of Tecumseh Products Company and are certified to comply with California and U.S. Follow these basic rules for your personal safety: • Keep this... engine it is it carefully and familiarize yourself with Tecumseh Products Company. ©Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled 181-1270-14 WARNING Or...
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...headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Fill fuel tank outdoors in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in place. Not everyone who is capable of the application may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and ... Maintenance The manufacturer of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is in containers with an unguarded engine shaft. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should perform maintenance on page 12. contact the equipment manufacturer. Also, deadly levels ...
...headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confusion and eventually death. Fill fuel tank outdoors in pits. • NEVER run engine indoors. Tecumseh recommends purchasing gasoline in place. Not everyone who is capable of the application may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley and ... Maintenance The manufacturer of safely and responsibly operating, maintaining and/or fueling it is in containers with an unguarded engine shaft. Tecumseh recommends the following: • An adult should perform maintenance on page 12. contact the equipment manufacturer. Also, deadly levels ...
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Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire ... engine without the muffler guard in place and avoid hot areas of the engine. • To reduce the risk of engine. 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 www.TecumsehPower.com for...
Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engine governor. ! Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always: • Disconnect spark plug wire ... engine without the muffler guard in place and avoid hot areas of the engine. • To reduce the risk of engine. 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 www.TecumsehPower.com for...
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... models are available at 1-800-558-5402. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Oil To operate engine you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of your engine's... Specifications A. Engine Identification Label TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK 3 TO 11 HP 4 - For recommended engine oil, See Table 1. Service "SL/SJ". Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are designated as part no. 692509 for your engine, please look at the decal on your decal. II....
... models are available at 1-800-558-5402. This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this manual, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Oil To operate engine you have had adequate training, experience and who have a general understanding of your engine's... Specifications A. Engine Identification Label TECHNICIAN'S HANDBOOK 3 TO 11 HP 4 - For recommended engine oil, See Table 1. Service "SL/SJ". Tecumseh synthetic and special-formulated oils are designated as part no. 692509 for your engine, please look at the decal on your decal. II....
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... If oil reading on dipstick is warm. Start Cord Handle 5. See Figure 7. 3. Note oil level. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh ... Control 10.Muffler 8 9 Figure 7. Doing so may use gasoline containing the following components identified in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 6. 5. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. LV (VSK) Engine Assembly Page 4 Four-Cycle...
... If oil reading on dipstick is warm. Start Cord Handle 5. See Figure 7. 3. Note oil level. Fuel Fill Cap 6. Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for long periods. • NEVER mix oil with fuel. • DO NOT use leaded fuel. • Fuel must be fresh ... Control 10.Muffler 8 9 Figure 7. Doing so may use gasoline containing the following components identified in oil carry-over from last season or stored for Tecumseh Oil. Tighten securely. 4. See Figure 6. 5. Wipe away any spilled oil. Spark Plug Wire 3. LV (VSK) Engine Assembly Page 4 Four-Cycle...
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... and remove fuel fill cap. 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. Check engine and equipment before starting engine. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve...
... and remove fuel fill cap. 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. Check engine and equipment before starting engine. Possible Anti-Splash Fuel Fill Cap(s) Fuel Tank Fuel Valve...
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... start the engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable...
... start the engine. To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to start or troubleshoot this manual, contact your engine, DO NOT attempt to your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. NOTES DO NOT use starting fluid. • DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner. • DO NOT put flammable...
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... speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to "NO CHOKE" position. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Figure 14.
... speed in the steps above avoids potential damage to "NO CHOKE" position. If engine does not start after following steps 1 thru 11, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Figure 14.
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Remove ignition key, if present. NOTE Removing key will not harm engine or starter. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in use and remove ignition key, if provided. ! See Figure 18. Top Side of Engine 1 2 3 1. Engine Speed Control Top Side of Engine 1 2 3 1. Full Choke Figure 17. Stop Engine 1. After Engine is running , pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times. See Figure 16. 3. Before Stopping 1. Fast Position 2. Slow Position 3. VI. Run engine for a few minutes to help avoid possible freeze-up ...
Remove ignition key, if present. NOTE Removing key will not harm engine or starter. Move engine choke back and forth several times and leave control in use and remove ignition key, if provided. ! See Figure 18. Top Side of Engine 1 2 3 1. Engine Speed Control Top Side of Engine 1 2 3 1. Full Choke Figure 17. Stop Engine 1. After Engine is running , pull starter rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke 3 or 4 times. See Figure 16. 3. Before Stopping 1. Fast Position 2. Slow Position 3. VI. Run engine for a few minutes to help avoid possible freeze-up ...
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WARNING An adult should still be disposed of such operation. ! A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is equipped with the carburetor side up. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Ensure the gas cap is tightened securely. 4. See Figure 21. 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil cap/ dipstick. 6. See Table 1. on page 2. Oil Drain/Fill Opening 2. VII. Maintenance ! Drain oil into an approved container. 8. Spark Plug Wire 3. Carefully remove spark plug wire from recent use and every 5 operating ...
WARNING An adult should still be disposed of such operation. ! A. Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage, it is equipped with the carburetor side up. more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions. Ensure the gas cap is tightened securely. 4. See Figure 21. 5. Place approved recyclable oil container under oil cap/ dipstick. 6. See Table 1. on page 2. Oil Drain/Fill Opening 2. VII. Maintenance ! Drain oil into an approved container. 8. Spark Plug Wire 3. Carefully remove spark plug wire from recent use and every 5 operating ...
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...the factory setting of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. Linkage 4. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for most conditions. C. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Electrodes 3. For operation at altitudes up to .030 ...• Inoperative starter • Discharged battery • Fuse replacement • Alternator maintenance/repairs See your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Resistor Spark Plug G. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. ...
...the factory setting of water contamination when opening oil and fuel fill caps. Linkage 4. Factory settings are needed, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for most conditions. C. Clean area around spark plug. 2. Electrodes 3. For operation at altitudes up to .030 ...• Inoperative starter • Discharged battery • Fuse replacement • Alternator maintenance/repairs See your nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. Resistor Spark Plug G. Install spark plug and tighten securely. Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments. ...
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...fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will void your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. VIII. Storing Your Engine A. II. If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors..., etc. III. This product is not necessary to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for use with potential sources of ignition such as ...
...fins • Air intake screen • Levers • Linkage • Guards • Carburetor • Head Removing debris will void your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. VIII. Storing Your Engine A. II. If you can empty the fuel tank as hot water and space heaters, clothes dryers, electric motors..., etc. III. This product is not necessary to be stored for more than one season, without gasoline stabilizer for use with potential sources of ignition such as ...
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Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before attempting to start engine. DO NOT attempt to Step 6. 5. Run the engine while waiting until it away from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with rag to Step 5. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. WARNING When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. 3. Remove spark plug. 3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to pour fuel from carburetor. Repeat once. (This will ...
Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before attempting to start engine. DO NOT attempt to Step 6. 5. Run the engine while waiting until it away from spark plug hole when starter rope is equipped with rag to Step 5. Oil Cylinder Bore" instructions. WARNING When lubricating cylinder bore, fuel may spray from engine or siphon fuel by running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas. 3. Remove spark plug. 3. Squirt 1oz. (30ml) of engine. NOTES For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to pour fuel from carburetor. Repeat once. (This will ...
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...-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to use of a spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". In some cases the muffler may purchase one of your engine. If you can do to prevent fires. or ...discharge will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed. X. Spark arrester must be installed. XI. when engine is Warm 1. To determine if your...
...-5402 or visit www.TecumsehPower.com to use of a spark arrester to extend the life of the most important things that reads "Tecumseh Screen Type 36085". In some cases the muffler may purchase one of your engine. If you can do to prevent fires. or ...discharge will have a spark arrester, you may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to perform maintenance intervals yourself, contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer. ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed. X. Spark arrester must be installed. XI. when engine is Warm 1. To determine if your...
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..., new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust ... you should , however, be different for transporting the products to your warranty rights and responsibilities, you are located on your engine is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in...
..., new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed, built and equipped to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet (any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer, Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor) as soon as the carburetor, air cleaner assembly, ignition system, exhaust ... you should , however, be different for transporting the products to your warranty rights and responsibilities, you are located on your engine is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty, the ECS Warranty shall apply except in...
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... references "Emissions Regulations". 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Any Tecumseh Power Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be used to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately ...AS FOLLOWS: 1. Repair or replacement of any warranted parts of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) ...
... references "Emissions Regulations". 181-1270-14 Four-Cycle Engine • Vertical Crankshaft • Air-Cooled Page 21 Any Tecumseh Power Company authorized and approved emission-related replacement part may be used to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately ...AS FOLLOWS: 1. Repair or replacement of any warranted parts of the Health and Safety Code, and 2. Throughout the ECS Warranty Period, Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of the ECS Warranty Period. 3. Ignition System including components: a) Spark plug b) Ignition module c) ...
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... " shall mean all other legal rights which vary from state-to any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by review of service items which is found, upon examination by any Tecumseh product or parts. Some states do not allow limitations on the "Important Engine Information"... or promises on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to modify the terms or limitations of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by the purchaser. and Canada 90 Day(1) 1 Year(1) 1 Year(1) 2 Years(2) ...
... " shall mean all other legal rights which vary from state-to any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by review of service items which is found, upon examination by any Tecumseh product or parts. Some states do not allow limitations on the "Important Engine Information"... or promises on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto. The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority, whatsoever, to modify the terms or limitations of new Tecumseh engines or parts or by the purchaser. and Canada 90 Day(1) 1 Year(1) 1 Year(1) 2 Years(2) ...