Tecumseh LV156XA User's Manual
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1.2. Figure 24 Pressing Primer Bulb When pulling starter rope the rope Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 4 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 21 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return rope s owly to original position NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism 5 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again 6 When engine starts a Move engine throttle control to FAST position b Next move engine throttle control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to FAST position a Move engine throttle control back to CHOKE position See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine 7 If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine throttle control to FAST position and start engine 8 If engine fail
3. 3 im noun a oH Figure 35 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 36 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 37 Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 15 Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see Y Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 14 p Dip pag av 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 38 and 39 See G Avoid E E Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward H continue reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire Figure 38 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 40 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection 3 Be sure you find the correct oil drain plug location see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 41 Figure 39 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection 4 Clean area around oil drain plug 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug tippin
4. position See Figures 17 thru 19 If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine 181 1215 14 1 Electric Start Switch 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 17 Typical Engine Controls gt am EK ENK STOP SLOW FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 18 Typical Engine Symbols 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 FAST Position Figure 19 Start Choke Control Positions 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole Figure 20 Pressing Primer Bulb Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 9 7 If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine throttle control to position and start engine 8 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the FAST position move engine throttle control to CHOKE position and start engine 9 f engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way B Engines with Recoil Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 4 l Primer Bulb Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to FAST position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Fi
5. Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Paper Filter 2 Replace Oil Filter 3 Check Spark Plug Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Every 200 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace S
6. See Figure 25 When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions WARNING 5 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 25 Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke c Return rope slowly to original position NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism 6 When engine starts Move engine throttle control to position See Figures 25 thru 27 b Next move engine throttle control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to FAST position a Move engine throttle control back to CHOKE position b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine Page 12 1 Starter Cord Handle 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 25 Typical Engine Controls gt RK EE STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 26 Typical Engine Symbols 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 FAST Position Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 27 Star
7. Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel TecumsehPower Company recommends purchasing gasoline in containers with a capacity of 2 5 gallons or less Small containers are easier to handle and help eliminate spillage during refueling DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth To empty the fuel tank see I Draining Fuel instructions on page 23 C Adult Supervision of Operation Refueling and Maintenance The manufacturer of the equipment may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine see equipment manufacturer s manual NOT everyone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating maintaining and or fueling it TecumsehPower Company recommends the following An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine See C Filling Fuel Tank instructions on page 6 An adult should perform maintenance on this engine See VII Maintenance instructions on page 13 Only allow children to perform mainte nance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation An adult should start the engine See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Only allow children to start the engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation To avoid unsupervised operation of the engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Remove i
8. Recommended Oil TecumsehPower Recommended Oil Usage Straight Grade TecumsehPower Part No 730225A or SAE 30W Multi Grade TecumsehPower Part No 730226A or SAE 5W30 or SAE 10W I TecumsehPower Synthetic Part No 1730263 or SAE 0W301 Table 2 Recommended Fuel Fuel Component Percentage Ethanol 10 Grain Alcohol Gasohol 10 MTBE Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 ETBE Ethyl Tertiary Butyl Ether 15 Fill Between FULL and ADD Marks Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 6 Engine Oil Level 181 1215 14 Filling Oil Sump I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick see Il Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions 1 Be sure engine is upright and level 2 Unscrew fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube and wipe dipstick clean See Figures 7 and 8 3 Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 4 Unscrew and remove oil fill cap dipstick from oil filler tube Note oil level If oil reading on dipstick is below ADD mark slowly add oil to reach FULL level See Figure 6 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 5 Screw oil fill cap dipstick back into oil filler tube Tighten securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To
9. change oil for engines with an oil fill cap dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 14 Il Oil Fill Cap Plug If your engine does NOT have an oil fill cap dipstick go to step 1 your engine has an oil fill cap dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions above 1 sure engine is upright and level Clean area around oil fill cap plug See Figure 9 Unscrew oil fill cap plug Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling AARON Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely 6 Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick see H Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 16 181 1215 14 OANA P Go MM Spark Plug Spark Plug Wire Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Starter Cord Handle Fuel Fill Cap Air Cleaner Primer Bulb Carburetor Muffler Figure 7 Engine With Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 9 Engine With Oil Fill Cap Plug Page 5 Filling Fuel Tank NTE TG An adult should fuel this engine NEVER allow children to refuel this engine Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 S
10. contact STAY AWAY from hot areas of engine DO NOT operate the engine without the muffler guard in place if equipped To reduce the risk of fire keep all materials that can burn including grass and leaves away from muffler and rest of engine DO NOT operate idle or park engine powered equipment in long dry grass or other dry ground cover G Avoid Accidental Starts To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 2 and 3 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided H Use Hearing Protection Engine noise may cause hearing damage Always wear hearing protection when operating an engine Page 2 Figure 1 Typical Flywheel Guard Location av 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 3 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection 181 1215 14 How to Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehP
11. in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to FAST position a Move engine throttle control back to CHOKE position b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to restart engine Page 8 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug Wire Starter Cord Handle Air Cleaner Primer Bulb Carburetor Muffler Figure 15 Engine Components 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 Position Figure 16 Start Choke Control Positions If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine throttle control to FAST position and start engine If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the FAST position move engine throttle control to CHOKE position and start engine If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1215 14 Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40 F 5 C Follow instructions in Section A 1 See Primer Bulb Only instructions and Table 3 on page 7 In Temperatures Below 40 F 5 C 1 avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in
12. retainers are locked around flange VI Removal and Installation Type D Air Cleaner 1 Remove cover by pulling tab away from body while lifting cover upward See Figure 51 2 Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions page 18 and or Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Discard paper filter 4 Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly 5 Install foam filter s and new paper filter 6 Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab on body 7 Push cover down snapping cover onto body securely Page 20 Retainer SEET Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Figure 50 Air Cleaner Type C Assembly SEET Tab Foam Filter Slot Cover Tab A Paper Filter Body Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 51 Air Cleaner Type D Assembly 181 1215 14 VII Removal and Installation Type Air Cleaner 1 Turn cover clockwise to remove See Figure 52 2 Remove paper filter from flange See Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward continue reading instructions below Discard paper filter Clean cover and flange thoroughly Insert new paper filter into cover Line up tabs on cover with slots on flange Na AO Push cov
13. use shall mean all other uses including use for commercial income producing or rental purposes 6 The engine warranty category of your engine can be determined by review of the engine model number on the Important Engine Information decal One letter in the engine model number will be surrounded by parenthesis A B C D E H K or M and that letter is your engine warranty category designation 7 Qualification for three 3 year consumer use warranty under engine warranty category M may be determined by notation of an M designation on the Important Engine Information decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEHPOWER CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT if any THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES Neither TecumsehPower Company nor any of its affiliates makes any warranties representations or promises written or oral as to the quality of the engine or any of its parts other than as set forth herein ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT THAT EITHER MAY APPLY TO ANY TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINE OR PART S THEREOF SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIODS OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SHOWN IN THE WARRANTY PERIOD CHART ABOVE AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED IN NO EVENT WILL TECUMSEHPOWER COMP
14. ANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES AND OR EXPENSES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF TIME INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF UNIT USE OR ANY COST OR EXPENSE OF SUBSTITUTE UNITS DURING PERIODS OF MALFUNCTION OR NON USE Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state TecumsehPower Company neither assumes nor authorizes any other person natural or corporate to assume for TecumsehPower Company any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any TecumsehPower product or parts The seller or dealer of a TecumsehPower product or part has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of TecumsehPower Company or to modify the terms or limitations of TecumsehPower s warranty in any way Revised February 2008 AWARNING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm TecumsehPower TecumsehPower Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 1215 14 English 6 01 08
15. Fires Table 5 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Local state and federal laws may require use of a spark arrester to prevent fires For example it is a violation of Change After First 2 Hours California Public Resources Code section 4442 to use or Oil When Engine is Warm operate engine on any forest covered brush covered or unimproved grass covered land unless engine is equipped Check Every 5 Hours with a spark arrester Spark arrester must be maintained in Oil or effective working order by owner and or operator Level Before Each Use To determine if your engine has a spark arrester locate the Clean Every 5 Hours muffler on your engine For example the muffler discharge Cooling Or will have a spark arrester cover that reads Screen Type Fins Before Each Use eae Clean Every 25 Hours If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may Foam or purchase one from your Authorized TecumsehPower Filter 3 Months Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed Change Every 25 Hours i or XI Maintenance Intervals S 3 Months Maintenance is one of the most important things that Replace Every 100 Hours you can do to extend the life of your TecumsehPower Paper and Oil or engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals S I Filter easonally yourself contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them on our website at Check Ever
16. _ 2 TecumsehPower LVIA4SEALVIASXA LVISGEALVISOA LVISSEALVI9SXA LEV90 120 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety ii I General Safety 1 Il How to Get Service AAA 3 Ill Oil and Fuel 4 IV Before Starting Your Erigihig emnt treten 4 V Starting Your Engine Peste etti 7 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage 13 Maintenance NEM IM 13 VII Transporting Your e UE 21 IX Storing Your nme 22 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass FEires 24 XI Maintenance 24 California amp US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 Emission Control System Warranty 29 XII Warranty lte rn DT 30 Visit our web site at WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips L OG ON On Line Store Locate your TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181 1215 14 English 6 01 08 IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special si
17. a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to CHOKE or START position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 17 thru 19 3 When starting a cold engine press primer bulb firmly 3 times allowing primer bulb to return completely to original position between pushes See Figures 15 and 20 starting on page 8 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb See Figure 20 Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 17 NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt 5 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine 6 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Move engine throttle control to FAST position See Figures 17 thru 19 c Next move engine throttle control to desired speed in RUN range NOTES If engine starts but falters when engine throttle control is moved to FAST position a Move engine throttle control back to CHOKE position See Figures 17 thru 19 b Next move engine throttle control to FAST
18. aler Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 25 Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Page 26 1 Change Oil Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer
19. bsite at www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information The trademarks TECUMSEH and the DESIGN Native American Head logo are registered trademarks of Tecumseh Products Company and are used by TecumsehPower Company under license from Tecumseh Products Company TecumsehPower Company is no longer owned by Tecumseh Products Company nor is it associated or affiliated in any way with Tecumseh Products Company Copyright 2006 2008 TecumsehPower Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 General Safety Precautions AWARNING Read equipment manufacturers manual and this material thoroughly before using this engine Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information A Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches dizziness drowsiness nausea confusion and eventually death Carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless tasteless gas which may be present even if you DO NOT see or smell any engine exhaust Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can collect rapidly and you can quickly be overcome and unable to save yourself Also deadly levels of carbon monoxide can linger fo
20. conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Paper Filter Slots Flange Tabs Cover RUNA Figure 52 Air Cleaner Type E Assembly VIII Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside WARNING another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite leading to serious injury or death If there is fuel in the fuel tank close WARNIN e the fuel shut off valve if equipped and transport the engine upright in an open vehicle such as an open trailer or open bed of a pickup truck If you DO NOT have an open vehicle and have to transport the engine upright in closed vehicle follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before transporting 1 Empty fuel tank by using commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline fuel by mouth To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon 2 Drain fuel into an approved red GASOLINE container being careful to avoid spilling 3 Run the engine until remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended WARNIN when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury Page 21 IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage Clean Engine Before servicing th
21. d Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin USA 53024 1499 CONSUMER USE 4 COMMERCIAL USE 5 Warranty Within Outside Within Outside Category U S A and Canada U S A and Canada U S A and Canada U S A and Canada A 90 Day 90 Day No Warranty No Warranty B 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year C 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year D 2 Years 2 Years 2 1 Year 1 Year E 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year H 2 n10 9 2 n10 1 Year 1 Year K 2110 9 2110 9 2 n10 9 1 Year M 0 3 Years 3 Years 1 Year 1 Year 1 2 years for Member States of the European Union Consumers may have additional legal rights not affected by the terms of this warranty pursuant to EU Directive 1999 44 EC and the national legislation of certain Member States of the European Union 2 1 year for Australian New Zealand for rotary mower engines 3 2years on engine and 10 years the first 5 years covering parts and labor only the second 5 years covering parts only on electronic ignition 4 For purposes of this warranty policy use shall mean consumer s personal residential household use by the original retail purchaser 5 For purposes of this warranty policy commercial
22. dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have oil fill cap dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 16 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 30 and 31 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided 2 Be sure fuel fill cap is on and tightened securely See Figure 32 3 Carefully turn engine on the side with the carburetor side up See Figure 33 4 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil fill cap dipstick 5 Remove oil fill cap dipstick 6 Tip engine with the carburetor side up to position the oil flow so it will drain from the lowest point on the engine see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 33 7 Drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center Page 14 EL 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 31 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection Figure 32 Fuel Fill Cap Carburetor Side Up 2900000000000 000000009 0000 990 1 Oil Fill Drain Tube Cap Dipstick 2 Carburetor Four Cycle Engin
23. e Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 33 Draining Oil Sump 181 1215 14 8 Clean area around fill tube and fill cap dipstick See Figure 34 9 Place engine back level upright position with the wheels touching the ground 10 Fill with recommended See Table 1 and III Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil 11 Wipe away any spilled oil 12 Install oil fill cap dipstick Tighten securely See Figure 34 13 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figures 35 thru 37 14 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempt ing to start engine NOTES The oil filter if so equipped should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once year The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter 181 1215 14 Figure 34 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick gt EN zn E
24. e engine remove the air cleaner cover and or blower housing Remove grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen Levers Linkage Guards Carburetor Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage ream NEVER store engine with fuel in the WARNIN fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury NOTES If engine fuel stored in the gas tank and or an approved gas container is to be unused without gasoline stabilizer for more than 15 30 days prepare it for short term seasonal storage See IV Fuel Treatment instructions Afterward continue reading instructions below If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season without gasoline stabilizer it will gradually deteriorate Also if it is stored the engine s gas tank without gasoline stabilizer it is likely that your carburetor will have gum deposits a clogged fuel system and will void your warranty Prepare the fuel for extended storage See B Extended Storage instructions on page 23 Afterward continue reading instructions Page 22 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Ill Fuel System To avoid stale gas and carburetor problems treat the fuel system in the fol
25. e extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any cir cumstances in which the TecumsehPower Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the TecumsehPower Company War ranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a TecumsehPower Authorized Servicing Dealer At the time of requesting warranty service evidence must be presented of the date of sale to the original purchaser The purchaser shall pay any charges for making service calls and or for transport ing the products to and from the place where the inspec tion and or warranty work is performed The purchaser shall be responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or any part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact TecumsehPower Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT The Emission Regulations may be different for your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations Page 28 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air C
26. ecumsehPower engine which is found upon examination by any Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Outlet or by TecumsehPower s Service Division to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHPP This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER i any TecumsehPower engine or part s thereof used to power any vehicle in competitive racing and or used on any commercial or rental track or ii defects or damage caused by alterations or modifications of new TecumsehPower engines or parts or by normal wear accidents improper maintenance improper use or abuse of the product or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new TecumsehPower engine or part The cost of normal maintenance or replacement of service items which are not defective shall be paid for by the original purchaser At the time warranty service is requested evidence must be presented of the date of purchase by the original purchaser Any charge for making service calls and or for transporting any engine or thereof to and from the place where the inspection and or warranty work is performed is payable solely by the purchaser The purchaser is responsible for any damage or loss incurred in connection with the transportation of any engine or part s thereof submitted for inspection and or warranty work WARRANTY SERVICE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY TECUMSEHPOWER AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET Warranty service can be arranged by contacting TecumsehPower Authorize
27. ehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Oil Filter 181 1215 14 Figure 42 Oil Fill Plug T av 9 ie CO y mm JH mm 1 II Figure 43 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug UT lt j i i gt gt NA 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection my 2 PC Xp i NN Wr Y Figure 44 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 45 Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 17 Removing Debris from Engine Before each use remove the air cleaner cover Discard grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas Levers and Linkage Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen Air Inlet Guards Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire See Figure 46 C Spark Plug Check spark plug yearly or every 100 operating hours 1 Clean area around spark plug 2 Remove and inspect spark plug 3 Replace spark plug if porcelain is cracked or if electrodes are Pitted Burned Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76 mm if necessary See Figure 47 5 Install spark plug and tighten securely NOTE A resistor spark plug must be used for replacement Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Deale
28. er firmly against flange and turn counterclock wise until cover locks securely in place 8 Secure cover and be sure it is in vertical position E Carburetor If you think your carburetor needs adjusting see your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Engine performance should not be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer F Engine Speed To avoid serious injury or death I WARNING DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor Running the engine faster than the speed set at the factory can be dangerous and will VOID THE ENGINE WARRANTY G Engine Stopping Mechanism Some engines are equipped with WARNING federally mandated mechanism which stops the engine and mower blade To avoid serious injury or death as result of contact with the mower blade DO NOT interfere with or bypass this mechanism Parts of the mechanism may be subject to wear and must be checked once year by an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer In the event the mechanism fails for any reason you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer H Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most
29. g engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine see equipment manufac turer s instructions 6 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an approved recyclable oil container NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center 7 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely Figure 41 Oil Drain Plug Locations Page 16 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 8 Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling and fill with recommended oil See Table 1 and III Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 See Figure 42 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil 9 Wipe away any spilled oil 10 Screw oil fill cap plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely See Figure 42 11 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figures 43 thru 45 12 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempt ing to start engine NOTES The filter if so equipped should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once year The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Contact your Authorized Tecums
30. gasoline containing the components identified in Table 2 DO NOT use leaded fuel Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods NEVER mix oil with fuel DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol ved Alcohol J The use of alternative fuels such as E85 ieee or E20 are NOT recommended for use in TecumsehPower engines Alternative fuels with high alcohol content can cause hard starting poor engine performance and may cause internal engine damage NOTE Damage and or performance problems that occur from use of fuels other than those listed the Operator s Manuals will not be considered warranty IV Before Starting Your Engine A Checking Oil Level To avoid engine damage it is important to Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm Check oil level more frequently during engine break in Keep oil level between FULL and ADD marks on dipstick or to point of overflow on engines without dipstick See Figure 6 Be sure oil fill cap plug is tightened securely NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment and cause malfunction or damage DO NOT allow oil level to fall below the ADD mark on dipstick Doing so may result in equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for TecumsehPower Oil 4 Table 1
31. gnificance AWARNING Or A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates potentially hazardous situation which if avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Indicates potential situation which if NOT avoided could result in equipment or property damage NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in italic type is recommended that you take special notice of all items discussed on the next two pages and wear the appropriate safety equipment Before operating this engine it is your responsibility to read this Operator s Manual Follow these basic rules for your personal safety Keep this manual handy at all times for future reference Read it carefully and familiarize yourself with operating maintenance components and safety instructions Notice Regarding Emissions NOTE Engines which are certified to comply with California and U S EPA emission regulations for SORE Small Off Road Equipment are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems EM Engine Modification and TWC Three way Catalyst if 50 equipped TecumsehPower Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual contact your nearest Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Find them on our we
32. gnition key if equipped D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded engine shaft or flywheel See Figure 1 on page 2 The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley de and belt to the engine shaft If these parts are NOT properly guarded or if you are NOT sure whether they are properly guarded DO NOT use your engine contact the equipment manufacturer Hands feet hair jewelry clothing can become entangled in rotating parts leading to serious injury or death To avoid serious injury or death be sure the flywheel guard is in place See Figure 1 on page 2 Page 1 NOT Modify Engine To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds NEVER tamper with factory setting of engine governor AWARNING Use of this engine on fun carts go karts or mini bikes can result in serious injury or death TecumsehPower Company manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or visit www TecumsehPower com for additional information F Avoid Burns and Fire from Hot Surfaces The muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after the engine has stopped To avoid severe burns on
33. gures 21 thru 23 Page 10 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table 4 Engines with Recoil Starters If your engine has Go to Primer Bulb Only Section Choke Only Section Primer Bulb and Choke Section 1 Starter Cord Handle 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 21 Typical Engine Controls SE 490 EE STOP SLOW FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22 Typical Engine Symbols 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 FAST Position Figure 23 Start Choke Control Positions 181 1215 14 3 When starting cold engine push bulb firmly 3 times allowing primer bulb to return completely to orig inal position between pushes See Figure 24 NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb See Figure 24 Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 21 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below WARNING When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 5 G
34. icient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim TecumsehPower Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a TecumsehPower engine caused by the use of such an unapproved add on or modified part EMISSION RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING 1 Carburetor Assembly including internal components a b Carburetor gaskets Intake pipe 2 Air Cleaner Assembly including components a Air filter element 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled Ve only for regular inspection as specified in the Operators Ignition System including components Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A a Spark plug statement in such written instructions to the effect of b Ignition module repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under c Flywheel assembly the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 4 Exhaust System including components A a Catalytic muffler if so equipped 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s b Muffler gasket if so equipped Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to Exhaust manifold if so equipped the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first scheduled replacement the part 5 Crankcase B
35. ions See Figures 12 and 13 3 When starting a cold engine press primer bulb firmly 3 times allowing primer bulb to return completely to orig inal position between pushes See Figures 14 and 15 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb See Figure 14 Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times DO NOT use primer to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 12 181 1215 14 Table 3 Engines with Electric Starters If your engine has Go to Primer Bulb Only Section A Choke Only Section A II Primer Bulb and Choke Section 1 Electric Start Switch 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 12 Typical Engine Controls gt gt L STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13 Typical Engine Symbols ae 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 14 Pressing Primer Bulb Page 7 DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt 5 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine 6 When engine starts release starter button or ignition
36. led due to abuse neglect improper main tenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet any TecumsehPower Registered Service Dealer TecumsehPower Authorized Service Distributor or TecumsehPower Central Warehouse Distributor as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days Warranty service can be arranged by contacting either an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer and or TecumsehPower Company c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton WI 53024 1499 Telephone 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 IMPORTANT NOTE This warranty statement explains your rights and obliga tions under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by TecumsehPower Company pursuant to California law TecumsehPower Company also provides to original purchasers of new TecumsehPower engines the TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The TecumsehPower Company Limited Warranties for New TecumsehPower Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed with all new TecumsehPower engines The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine To th
37. lowing method below NOTES TecumsehPower Company recommends using ULTRA FRESH Gasoline Stabilizer as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage This product is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Always follow mix ratio found on stabilizer container Failure to do so may result in equipment damage It is NOT necessary to empty stabilized gas from fuel tank IV Fuel Treatment 1 Add fuel stabilizer according to manufacturer s instructions 2 Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to reach carburetor NEVER store engine with fuel the Ww f WARNING fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions on page 23 181 1215 14 Extended Storage Draining Fuel NOTES Clean debris from engine before emptying fuel from fuel tank See I Clean Engine instructions on page 22 Afterward continue reading instructions below If you have prepared your fuel for short term storage it is NOT necessary to empty fuel that contains stabilizer from your fuel tank See A Short Term Seasonal Storage instructions on page 22 Afterward contin
38. n press DO NOT twist until all dirt is removed Rinse thoroughly until water is clear 3 Wrap in a clean cloth and press DO NOT twist until completely dry NOTE DO NOT oil foam filter 4 Install foam filter NOTE Proceed with installation instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model 181 1215 14 ll Servicing Paper Filters Paper filters cannot be cleaned and must be replaced once a year or every 100 operating hours more often if used in extremely dusty conditions Replacement filters are available at an Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer Follow the instructions next to the drawing of your air cleaner to remove and replace it NOTE DO NOT put oil on or clean paper filter Removal and Installation Type Air Cleaner 1 Press cover release button and lift cover upward See Figure 48 2 Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions on page 18 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly Install filter s in body where applicable Push cover downward on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely Removal and Installation Type Air Cleaner 1 Remove cover by pulling tab A away from body while lifting cover upward See Figure 49 2 Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is prese
39. nt see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions on page 18 and or Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions listed above Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Clean inside of cover and body thoroughly Install foam filter s and new paper filter s in body where applicable 5 Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab on body 6 Push cover down snapping cover onto body securely 181 1215 14 OP NOARwWN Cover Release Button Foam Screen Filter Optional Foam Filter Tab Cover Slot Body Body Tab Figure 48 Air Cleaner Type A Assembly Foam Filter Slot Optional Paper Filter Cover Tab Foam Filter Body Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 49 Air Cleaner Type Assembly Page 19 Removal and Installation Type Air Cleaner Turn cover counterclockwise to remove See Figure 50 2 Remove paper filter from flange See Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward con tinue reading instructions below 3 Discard paper filter 4 Clean cover and flange thoroughly 5 Install new paper filter into cover 6 Position cover and filter against flange with tab on cover inserted into lower left corner of slot in flange 7 Push cover firmly against flange and turn clockwise as far as it will go 8 Be sure
40. ooled 181 1215 14 EMISSION 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 A APPLICABILITY This warranty shall apply to 1995 and later model year California small off road engines for other states 1997 and later model year engines The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original end use purchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE TecumsehPower Company warrants to the original end use purchaser of the new engine or equipment and to each subsequent purchaser that each of its small off road engines C 15 1 Designed built and equipped so as to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the Air Resources Board pursuant to its authority in Chapters 1 and 2 Part 5 Division 26 of the Health and Safety Code and Free from defects in materials and workmanship which at any time during the ECS Warranty Period will cause warranted emissions related part to fail to be identical in all material respects to the part as described in the engine manufacturer s application for certification THE ECS WARRANTY ONLY PERTAINS TO EMISSION RELATED PARTS ON YOUR ENGINE AS FOLLOWS 1 Any warranted emissions related parts which are not scheduled for
41. ower Servicing Dealer Find them on our website at www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information Visit our web site at WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your TecumsehPower Engine Maintenance Tips L OG ON On Line Store 2 Locate your nearest TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer A Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal is located in the next column and indicates the engine s model number specification and date of manufacture DOM See Figure 4 NOTES Please look at the decal on your engine Fill in the engine information in the spaces provided for future reference The engine identification decal also includes engine life specifications for the emissions related useful life period of your engine This period relates to the emission compliance life as certified by EPA and or CARB V models are designated as C 125 hours B 250 hours and A 500 hours B Technician s Handbook If you have a general understanding of internal combustion engines and wish to repair and service your engine and or engine emission control systems yourself a Technician s Handbook is available from your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer See Figure 5 This handbook covers repairs and adjustments not covered within this Operator s Manual and it is intended for individuals who have had adequate training experience and who practice proper tool usage Service proced
42. park Plug Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 NOTES 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 27 CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Tecumseh Power Company are pleased to explain the Federal and California Emission Control Systems Warranty on your new small off road engine In California new 1995 and later small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the State s stringent anti smog stan dards In other states new 1997 and later model year engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road engines TecumsehPower Company will war rant the emission control system on your small off road engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse neglect unapproved modification or improper maintenance of yo
43. r for a genuine replacement Resistor Spark Plug D Cleaning Replacing Air Cleaner Your engine has an air cleaner which helps prevent premature engine wear and failure NEVER run engine without complete air cleaner installed on engine Your air cleaner periodically needs to be cleaned or replaced Your engine will be equipped with one of the following air cleaners Type A B C D or E Follow instructions for the air cleaner type that resembles your model See Figures 48 thru 52 starting on page 19 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES ALWAYS inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If either is present see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions on this page and or Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward continue reading instructions below Contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer for a genuine replacement Air Cleaner Page 18 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 1 Cooling Fins 2 Air Intake Screen 3 Levers and Linkage Figure 46 Debris Removal Locations 1 1 030 in 0 76 mm Gap 2 Electrodes 3 Porcelain Figure 47 Resistor Spark Plug l Servicing FoamFilters Clean foam filters every 3 months or every 25 operating hours Clean daily if used in extremely dusty conditions After removing the filter follow these cleaning instructions below 1 Wash in warm water and detergent solution the
44. r hours or days in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas If you experience any symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning leave the area immediately get fresh air and SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide NEVER run engine indoors Even if you try to ventilate engine exhaust with fans or open windows and doors carbon monoxide can rapidly reach dangerous levels NEVER run engine in poorly ventilated or partially enclosed areas such as barns garages basements carports under dwellings or in pits NEVER run engine outdoors where engine exhaust can be drawn into a building through openings such as windows and doors B Avoid Gasoline Fires Gasoline fuel vapors are highly flammable and can explode Fuel vapors can spread and be ignited by a spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NEVER remove fuel fill cap or add fuel when engine is running NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed Allow engine to cool before refueling 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled NEVER fill fuel tank indoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank
45. rasp starter cord handle See Figure 21 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below a Pull rope out slowly until you feel drag b Without allowing the rope to retract continue pulling rope with one rapid full arm stroke Return rope slowly to original position NOTE Following the instructions listed in the steps above avoids potential damage to the recoil mechanism 6 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 5 and try again 7 If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 6 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Choke Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to CHOKE or START position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move engine throttle control to FAST position instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 21 thru 23 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 21 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions 181 1215 14 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole
46. reather Assembly including components shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower a Breather connection tube Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS 6 Evaporative Control System including components Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS a Fuel line s Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement f point for such emissions related part b Fuel filter M Canister if so equipped 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions i related part under this ECS Warranty shall be performed d Fuel tank if so equipped at no charge to the owner at a TecumsehPower e Fuel fill cap if so equipped Authorized Service Outlet Revised February 2008 IMPORTANT The Emission Regulations may be different for your country The Emissions Control Warranty Statement is only applicable to engines with an emissions compliance statement and decal that references Emissions Regulations 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 29 XII Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW TECUMSEHPOWER ENGINES AND ELECTRONIC IGNITION MODULES For the time period shown below from the date of purchase and subject to the exceptions and limitations described herein TecumsehPower Company will at its option as the exclusive remedy either repair or replace for the original purchaser free of charge any part of any new T
47. replacement as required maintenance in the Operators Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period If any such part fails during the ECS Warranty Period it shall be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such part repaired or replaced under the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for any remainder of the ECS Warranty Period 5 The owner shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact defective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at TecumsehPower Authorized Service Outlet TecumsehPower Company shall be liable for damages to other original engine components or approved modifications proximately caused by a failure under warranty of an emission related part covered by the ECS Warranty Throughout the ECS Warranty Period TecumsehPower Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts Any TecumsehPower Company authorized and approved emission related replacement part may be used in the performance of any ECS Warranty maintenance or repair and will be provided without charge to the owner Such use shall not reduce TecumsehPower Company ECS Warranty obligations Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a TecumsehPower engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be suff
48. s to start after 3 attempts in the FAST position move engine throttle control to CHOKE position and start engine 9 If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Page 11 Bulb and Choke In Temperatures Above 40 F 5 Follow instructions in Section I Primer Bulb Only instructions and Table 4 on page 10 In Temperatures Below 40 F 5 C 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to CHOKE or START position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 25 thru 27 3 When starting a cold engine push primer bulb firmly 3 times allowing primer bulb to return completely to orig inal position between pushes See Figure 24 on page 11 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES Be sure to cover vent hole when pressing primer bulb See Figure 24 on page 11 Afterward continue reading instructions below Cooler temperatures may require pushing primer bulb firmly 5 times DO NOT use primer bulb to restart a warm engine after a short shutdown Doing so will flood the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions
49. switch key 7 If engine fails to start after attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again 8 If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7 contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way Choke Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to CHOKE or START position if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figures 12 13 and 16 starting on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE If restarting a warm engine after a short shutdown move engine throttle control to FAST position instead of CHOKE or START position See Figures 12 13 and 16 starting on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 3 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 12 on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE DO NOT operate an electric starter for more than 5 seconds each attempt 4 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to start engine 5 If engine fails to start after attempts repeat steps 2 thru 4 and try again 6 When engine starts a Release starter button or ignition switch key b Move engine throttle control to FAST position c Next move engine throttle control to desired speed
50. t Choke Control Positions If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine throttle control to FAST position and start engine If engine fails to start after 3 attempts in the FAST position move engine throttle control to CHOKE position and start engine If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 8 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1215 14 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage Stop engine according to equipment manufacturer s instructions A WARNING To avoid unsupervised operation of an engine especially by children NEVER leave it unattended when it is running Always turn off the engine after use and remove ignition key if provided Failure to do so may lead to serious injury or death WARNING NEVER store engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water or space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Doing so may lead to an explosion resulting in death or serious injury VII Maintenance To avoid serious injury or death an WARNING WARNING _ adult should perform maintenance on this engine Only allow children to perform maintenance if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation WARNING prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always Carefull
51. th an adult should start this engine Only allow children to start engine if an adult has determined they are experienced and capable of such operation If you are unable to start this engine after following instructions in this manual contact your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer To avoid serious burn injuries or damage to your engine DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way For example DO NOT use starting fluid e 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 starter rope with spark plug removed Fuel can spray from spark plug hole and ignite This section contains starting instructions for several different types of engines In order to locate the instructions that apply to your engine first determine what type of starter you have If you have an electric starter see A Engines with Electric Starters instructions If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engines with Recoil Starters instructions on page 10 A Engines with Electric Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 3 l Primer Bulb Only 1 To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning be sure engine is outdoors in a well ventilated area 2 Move engine throttle control to FAST position if present see equipment manufacturer s instruct
52. top engine and allow it to cool before refueling 2 sure engine is outdoors and in a well ventilated area 3 Clean area around fuel fill cap and remove fuel fill cap See Figure 7 on page 5 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTE For recommended fuel see Table 2 and III Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below 4 Using an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel slowly being careful to avoid spilling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing 5 Replace fuel fill cap securely and wipe up spilled fuel before starting engine If fuel is spilled DO NOT start engine Move machine away from area of spillage Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors are gone NOTE Replace a damaged or missing fuel fill cap only with a genuine TecumsehPower replacement Fuel Fill Cap Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 10 6 Be sure fuel valve if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions is open See Figure 11 Page 6 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Front View Bottom View Figure 10 Possible Fuel Fill Cap s Fuel Tank I Fuel Valve OPEN Position Turn Valve Clockwise Shown To OFF Position Figure 11 Fuel Valve Positions 181 1215 14 V BANG Your Engine To avoid serious injury or dea
53. ue reading instructions below To avoid serious injury or death WARNING DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 1 Toprevent serious injury from fuel fires empty fuel tank by running engine until it stops from lack of fuel DO NOT attempt to pour fuel from engine 2 Run the engine while waiting until the remaining fuel is consumed NEVER leave the engine unattended WARNING when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas to avoid death or serious injury 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See Il Oil Cylinder Bore instructions NOTE If you operate the engine during all four seasons it is NOT necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore ll Oil Cylinder Bore am When lubricating cylinder bore fuel AUTION CAUTIO may spray from spark plug hole prevent serious injury from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 53 and 54 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with a DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided 2 Remove spark plug 3 Squirt 10z 30 ml of clean engine oil into spark plug hole 4 Cover spark plug hole
54. ur small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor air cleaner assembly ignition system exhaust system crankcase breather assembly and the evaporative control system Also included may be the compression release system and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists TecumsehPower Company will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY COVERAGE Emission control systems on 1995 and later model year California small off road engines are warranted for two years as hereinafter noted In other states 1997 and later model year engines are also warranted for two years If during such warranty period any emission related part on your engine is defective in materials or workmanship the part will be repaired or replaced by TecumsehPower Company OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES As the small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator s Manual but TecumsehPower Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the perfor mance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that TecumsehPower Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has fai
55. ures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing TecumsehPower engines Order as part 692509 740049 for LV models TecumsehPower Company manufactures and is responsible only for the engine used on this power equipment If repair or service is needed for anything other than the engine contact the service source recommended by the equipment manufacturer A WARNING To avoid ris or death EE manual and the equisment owners n Y MET ENGINE MODEL SPEC DOM Figure 4 Engine Identification Decal REGA UN ia In 11 a FETELE W I ENGINES Figure 5 Technician s Handbook 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 3 Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications A Oil To operate engine you need to use a clean high quality detergent oil For recommended engine oil see Table 1 In addition you need to be sure the oil sump contains the correct amount of oil to operate properly NOTES The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 1 1 4 U S Pints 62 liters Be sure original container is marked A P I Service SL SJ Using multigrade oil above 32 0 C will increase oil consumption SAE 10W40 is NOT recommended Special formulated oils are available at your Authorized TecumsehPower Servicing Dealer B Fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only You may use
56. with rag to prevent fuel from spraying from spark plug hole when engine is started NOTES For engines equipped with recoil starters proceed to Step 5 For engines equipped with electric starters proceed to Step 6 181 1215 14 J gt amp Hi a4 Dip di wa 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 54 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull out slowly using a full arm stroke b Repeat once This will distribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage c Proceed to Step 7 6 Push starter button or turn ignition switch key to START position Immediately release starter button or turn ignition switch key to OFF position This will dis tribute oil throughout the cylinder to prevent corrosion during storage Remove rag covering spark plug hole Install spark plug 9 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided 10 Connect spark plug wire to spark plug before attempting to start engine Ill Oil Change oil if NOT changed within the last 3 months See A Checking and Changing Oil instructions on page 13 IV Battery See equipment manufacturer s instructions for proper battery storage if machine is equipped with a battery Page 23 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass
57. y 100 Hours www TecumsehPower com or call TecumsehPower Spark or Company at 1 800 558 5402 for additional information Plug Seasonally ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in Replace Every 200 Hours this manual See Table 5 Spark or Plug Seasonally Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1 Change Oil Date Owner Dealer Page 24 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use Every 25 Hours or 3 Months 1 Check Oil Level 1 Clean Foam Filter 2 Clean Cooling Fins Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner De
58. y disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figures 28 and 29 Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine 15 equipped with DC electric starter Turn all engine switches to OFF position Remove ignition key if provided 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Y a X J EEL IO Figure 28 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 29 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection A Checking and Changing Oil To avoid engine damage it is important to Check oil level before each use and every 5 operating hours when engine is warm See A Checking Oil Level instructions on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below Change oil after first 2 operating hours and every 25 operating hours thereafter more often if operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Engine should still be warm but NOT hot from recent use NOTES For engines with a dipstick see Oil Fill Cap Dipstick instructions on page 14 For engines without a dipstick see Il Oil Fill Cap Plug instructions on page 16 Page 13 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick If your engine has an oil fill cap
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