Tecumseh LV148EA User's Manual
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1. 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Page 27 CALIFORNIA amp US EPA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT The U S 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 standards 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 Tecumseh Power Company will warrant 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 your 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 Tecumseh Power Company will repair your small off road engine at no cost to you for diagnosis parts and labor MANUFACTURER S EMISSION CON2. 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 44 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection H TING PE Si Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 45 Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 17 B Removing Debris from Engine Before each use remove the air cleaner cover Discard grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas e Levers and Linkage e Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen Air Inlet e 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 elec trodes are e Pitted e Burned e Fouled with Deposits 4 Check electrode gap with wire feeler gauge and set gap to 030 in 0 76mm 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh 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 To do this you
3. 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 B Filling Oil Sump L Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have a dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug instructions below 1 Be sure engine is upright and level 2 Unscrew oil 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 change oil for engines with a dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick instructions on page 14 ll Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has a dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick in
4. TECUMSEH EE gt Engine Operator s Manual LV148EA LV148XA LV156EA LV156XA LV195EA LV195XA Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Deimmtons ii L General Safety Precautions im sanerernnrnvannnsinnnrvnnnrs vanns nnnnsddnvndvnnn nn 1 Il How to E 3 IIl Oil and Fuel Gpoechfcatons 4 IV Before Starting Your Engine surmsnsemsatuseasmmsnnulesmdoeitus 4 V Starting Your Engine EE 7 VI Stopping Your Engine and Short Term Storage rnvrrrrrnnnnnvrnnnnnnr 13 EE ENE 13 VIII Transporting Your Engine 21 Xe Storing Your Engine uLusvsesssssegugtnermvebanmmsu 22 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires 24 XI Maintenance Intervals ememmemeensnnvrieerenannn navnavenrrknnnnnnanseneveknn nn 24 California amp US EPA Emission Control Warranty Statement 28 Emission Control System Warranty xsrnnvrrrrnnnnnnnnnnnvrrrnnnnnnrrnnnnnr 29 XII Warranty INfOrMathon ss csiecosseicincncavesincaticerausatavndetevonasacssdatectentesieees 30 Visit our web site at WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips I Og Parts Look Up System IG ON Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location 181 1215 14 English 10 01 06 IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Definitions Statements in this manual preceded by the following words and graphics are of special significance A
5. Alcohol The use of alternative fuels such as E85 or E20 are not recommended for use in Tecumseh 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 will occur from use of fuels other than those listed in 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 e 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 e Be sure oil fill cap plug is tightened securely Page 4 NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil Table 1 Recommended Oil Usage Tecumseh Recommended Oil Usage l Straight Grade I Tecumseh Part No 730225A or SAE30W I I Multi Grade 1 Tecumseh Part No 730226A or SAE5W30 or SAE1 ow I Synthetic I I Tecumseh Part No 1730263 or SAEOW301
6. Engine To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a 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 Tecumseh manufactures the Power Sport line of engines for use in such applications Consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to 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 e To avoid severe burns on contact NEVER operate the engine without the muffler guard in place and avoid hot areas of the engine 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 the engine application 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 Figure 2 e Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provid
7. first need to determine the type of air cleaner on your engine 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 see Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward continue reading instructions below Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh 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 1 030 in 0 76mm Gap 2 Electrodes 3 Porcelain Figure 47 Resistor Spark Plug l Servicing Foam Filters 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 then press DO NOT twist until all dirt is removed 2 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 insta
8. occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 29 e Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter e Turn off all engine switches Remove ignition key if provided 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled J gt me e H a a T d Di bell Wl V mei 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 e 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 I Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick instructions on page 14 For engines without a dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug instructions on page 16 Page 13 L Oil Fill Cap With Dipstick If your engine has a dipstick go to step 1 If your engine does NOT have a dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug instructions on page 16 1 Carefully disconnect
9. spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figure 30 See G Avoid Acciden tal 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 e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 31 2 Be sure gas 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 EET EEI bnsa bna U H 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 31 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection Figure 32 Gas Cap Carburetor Side Up 1 Oil Fill Drain Tube Cap Dipstick 2 Carburetor Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 33 Draining Oil Sump 181 1215 14 8 Clean area around oil fill tube and oil fill cap dipstick See Figure 34 9 Place engine ba
10. spilling DO NOT overfill fuel tank Leave space in the tank to allow fuel to expand without overflowing 5 Replace anti splash 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 gas cap only with a genuine Tecumseh replacement anti splash fuel fill cap Failure to do so may VOID YOUR WARRANTY See Figure 10 6 Be sure fuel valve optional is open See Figure 11 Page 6 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Front View Bottom View Figure 10 Possible Anti Splash Fuel Fill Cap s Fuel Tank e Fuel Valve OPEN Position Turn Valve Clockwise Shown To OFF Position Figure 11 Fuel Valve Positions 181 1215 14 V Starting Your Engine An adult should start the 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 Tecumseh 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 e DO NOT use starting fluid e DO NOT spray flammable vapors into carburetor or onto air cleaner e DO N
11. Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 I 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 Tecumseh 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 for 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 e 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
12. Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance Every 5 Hours or Before Each Use 1 Clean Foam Filter 1 Check Oil Level Date Owner Dealer 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 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
13. Figures 17 18 and 19 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 15 and 20 starting on page 8 Afterward continue reading instruc tions 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 18 and 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 18 and 19 b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position See Figures 17 18 and 19 If engine dies after engine throttle control is moved to FAST position repeat steps 2 thru 6 to res
14. OT put flammable liquids into carburetor or onto air cleaner e 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 Engine Sections with Electric Starters instructions If you have a manual recoil starter see B Engine Sections with Recoil Starters instructions on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below A Engine Sections with Electric Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 3 I 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 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
15. 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 1 Change Oil Date Every 25 Hours or 3 Months Scheduled Maintenance 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 Owne
16. Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 37 Typical Spark Plug Connection Page 15 ll Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug If your engine does NOT have a dipstick go to step 1 If your engine has a dipstick see I Oil Fill Cap With D w Dipstick instructions on page 14 j r Av 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away a from spark plug See Figure 38 See G Avoid Acciden Da tal Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue i i reading instructions below Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 39 2 Be sure gas 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 if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 41 Figure 39 Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection 4 Clean area around oil drain plug See Figure 41 5 Place approved recyclable oil container under oil drain plug tipping engine to position the oil drain plug at the lowest point on the engine see equipment manufac turer s instructions See Figure 41 6 Remove oil drain plug and drain oil into an app
17. TROL 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 Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company will not deny warranty solely due to the lack of receipts or for your failure to provide written evidence of the performance of all scheduled maintenance As the small off road engine owner you should however be aware that Tecumseh Power Company may deny you warranty coverage if your small off road engine or a part thereof has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications You are responsible for presenting your small off road engine to a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh 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 Auth
18. Typical Grounding Post Spark Plug Connection 5 Grasp starter cord handle a Pull starter cord handle 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 7 Remove rag from spark plug hole Install spark plug 9 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire from grounding post if provided See Figure 54 10 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 53 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 present Page 23 X Preventing Forest Brush and Grass Fires Local state and federal laws may require use of a spark arrester to prevent fires For example it is a violation of California Public Resources Code section 4442 to use or operate engine on any forest covered brush covered or unimproved grass covered land unless engine is equipped with a spark arrester Spark arrester must be maintained in effective working order by owner and or operator To determine if your engine has a s
19. WARNING Or A WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if NOT avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potential situation which if not avoided could result in equipment or property damage NOTE Refers to important information and is placed in italic type It 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 so equipped Tecumseh Contact Information For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information Copyright 2006 Tecumseh Power Company All Rights Reserved Page ii Four Cycle Engine Vertical
20. aner Type E Assembly Vill Transporting Your Engine NEVER transport this engine inside another vehicle or in any enclosed space if there is any gasoline in the tank Fuel vapor or spilled fuel may ignite If there is fuel in the fuel tank close 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 a closed vehicle follow these steps for emptying the fuel tank before transporting 1 Empty fuel tank by using a commercially available suction device designed for use with gasoline DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 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 when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas Page 21 IX Storing Your Engine A Short Term Seasonal Storage I Clean Engine Before servicing the engine remove the air cleaner cover and or blower housing Discard grass clippings dirt and debris from the following areas e Cooling Fins Air Intake Screen e Levers e Linkage e Guards e Carburetor e Head Removing debris will insure adequate cooling correct engine speed and reduce the risk of fire ll Fuel Storage NEVER store engine with fuel in fuel tank ins
21. art under this ECS Warranty shall be performed c Canister if so equipped at no charge to the owner at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet d Fuel tank if so equipped e Fuel fill cap if so equipped Revised July 2005 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 TECUMSEH 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 Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh engine which is found upon examination by any Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Outlet or by Tecumseh s factory in Grafton Wisconsin to be DEFECTIVE IN MATERIAL AND OR WORKMANSHIP This Limited Warranty DOES NOT COVER i any Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh engines or parts or by normal wear accidents improper maintenance improper use or abuse of the product
22. ck onto a level upright position with the wheels touching the ground 10 Fill with recommended oil See III Oil and Fuel Speci fications instructions on page 4 See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instructions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh 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 and 36 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below 14 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 37 NOTES The oil filter if so equipped should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter 181 1215 14 im Figure 34 Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Es ES cS hs 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Figure 36 Typical Grounding Post
23. d 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 the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc NOTE Instead of using a fuel preservative stabilizer you can empty the fuel tank as described under I Draining Fuel instructions on page 23 See B Extended Storage instructions on page 23 181 1215 14 B Extended Storage I 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 To avoid severe injury or death DO NOT pour fuel from engine or siphon fuel by mouth 1 To prevent 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 unatt
24. ective provided that such diagnostic work is performed at a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet 6 Tecumseh Power 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 7 Throughout the ECS Warranty Period Tecumseh Power Company shall maintain a supply of warranted emission related parts sufficient to meet the expected demand for such emission related parts 8 Any Tecumseh Power 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 Tecumseh Power Company ECS Warranty obligations 9 Unapproved add on or modified parts may not be used to modify or repair a Tecumseh Power Company engine Such use voids this ECS Warranty and shall be sufficient grounds for disallowing an ECS Warranty claim Tecumseh Power Company shall not be liable hereunder for failures of any warranted parts of a Tecumseh Power Company 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 Carburetor gaskets b Intake pipe 2 Air Cleaner Assembly including components 2 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled a Ai
25. ed See Figure 3 Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter Turn off all engine switches e 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 gt v fm EEY w r Hi qt d sA A d n Figure 2 Disconnecting Connecting Spark Plug 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 Il How to Get Service For engine adjustments repairs or warranty service NOT covered in this manual consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information Visit our web site at WWW TecumsehPower com Register Your Tecumseh Engine Maintenance Tips Parts Look Up System Great Tecumseh Apparel Nearest Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Location A Engine Identification Decal A sample engine identification decal See Figure 4 indicates the engine s model number specification of engine and the date of manufacture D O M Please look at the decal on your engine and fill in this information in the spaces provided for future reference The engine identi
26. ended when it is running and NEVER run engine in enclosed areas 3 Begin servicing the cylinder bore See II Oil Cylinder Bore instructions ll Oil Cylinder Bore When lubricating cylinder bore fuel may spray from spark plug hole To prevent serious injury from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figure 53 See G Avoid Acciden tal Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below e Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could occur e Carefully attach the spark plug wire to the grounding post if provided See Figure 54 e Disconnect battery at negative terminal first if engine is equipped with an electric starter e Turn off all engine switches Remove ignition key if provided Remove spark plug Squirt 10z 30ml of clean engine oil into spark plug hole 4 Cover spark plug hole 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 tm gt P med Ea i no D A YN 1 A ml V 1 Grounding Post Connection 2 Spark Plug Connection Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 54
27. er Primer Carburetor Muffler NO oh WN Figure 15 Engine Components 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 FAST Position Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 16 Start Choke Control Positions b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position See Figures 12 13 and 16 starting on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 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 fails 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way 181 1215 14 lll Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures above 40 F 5 C Follow instructions in Section A 1 See I Primer Bulb Only instructions on page 7 See Table 3 on page 7 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
28. eryone who is allowed to use this engine is capable of safely and responsibly operating maintaining and or fueling it Tecumseh recommends the following e 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 maintenance 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 D Stay Away from Rotating Parts NEVER operate the engine with an unguarded flywheel See Figure 1 on page 2 The equipment manufacturer may attach a sprocket and chain or pulley 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 etc 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 E DO NOT Modify
29. es any other person natural or corporate to assume for Tecumseh any other obligations or liabilities in connection with or with respect to any Tecumseh product or parts The seller or dealer of a Tecumseh Product or part has no authority whatsoever to make any representations or promises on behalf of Tecumseh or to modify the terms or limitations of Tecumseh s warranty in any way Revised January 2004 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 TECUMSEH Se Tecumseh Power Company Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 USA Telephone 1 800 558 5402 Visit us at www TecumsehPower com 181 1215 14 English 10 01 06
30. fication 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 To find the life period specification for your engine please look on your engine s decal and find the letter enclosed by quotation marks between the words MODERATE and LIFE PERIOD Match one of the following letters with the letter printed on your decal For example LV models are designated as C 125 hours B 250 hours and A 500 hours B Tecumseh 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 Tecumseh 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 procedures should be clearly understood and practiced when servicing Tecumseh Engines Order as part no 692509 for LV models Tecumseh 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 AWARNING To avoid injury or dea
31. filter s in body where applicable 5 Install cover by hooking slot of cover over tab B on body 6 Push cover down snapping cover onto body securely 181 1215 14 Cover Release Button Foam Screen Filter Optional Foam Filter ONOARWN gt Body Tab Tab Cover Slot Body Figure 48 Air Cleaner Type A Assembly Foam Filter Optional Paper Filter Foam Filter SP NOAA WN S Tab B Slot Cover Tab A Body Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 49 Air Cleaner Type B Assembly Page 19 Removal and Installation Type C Air Cleaner Turn cover to left 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 to right clockwise as far as it will go 8 Be sure retainers are locked around flange VI Removal and Installation Type D Air Cleaner 1 Remove cover by pulling tab A away from body while lifting cover upward See Figure 51 2 Inspect filter s for discoloration or dirt accumulation If e
32. ide a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Failure to do so may result in an explosion and result 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 If engine fuel is to be stored for more than one season without gasoline stabilizer it will gradually deteriorate Also if it is stored in 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 below If you operate the engine during all 4 seasons it is NOT necessary to lubricate the cylinder bore 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 following method below NOTES Tecumseh recommends using ULTRA FRESH or Fuel Saver Plus Gasoline Stabilizer plus Fuel System Cleaner as an acceptable method of minimizing formation of fuel gum deposits during storage This product is available from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Always follow mix ratio foun
33. ion decal located on the engine housing or an addendum decal affixed adjacent thereto THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS SUPPLEMENTED BY THE TECUMSEH CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT if any THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES Neither Tecumseh 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 TECUMSEH 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 TECUMSEH 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 Tecumseh neither assumes nor authoriz
34. ion and start engine 9 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 Page 11 Ill Primer Bulb and Choke In Temperatures above 40 F 5 C Follow instructions in Section B I See I Primer Bulb Only instructions on page 10 See 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 26 and 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 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 25 When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward e
35. ither is present see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions on page 18 and 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 B on body 7 Push cover down snapping cover onto body securely Page 20 Retainer PAR wWN a Slot Flange Paper Filter Tab Cover Figure 50 Air Cleaner Type C Assembly N ASSEN Tab B 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 E Air Cleaner 1 Turn cover to right clockwise to remove See Figure 52 2 Remove paper filter from flange See Il Servicing Paper Filters instructions on page 19 Afterward con tinue 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 NO mF w Push cover firmly against flange and turn to left coun terclockwise 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 Au
36. llation 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 Tecumseh 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 a paper filter lll Removal and Installation Type A 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 5 Push cover downward on body and press until cover locks with body tab securely IV Removal and Installation Type B 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 present see I Servicing Foam Filters instructions on page 18 and 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
37. lling starter rope the rope 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 slowly 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 22 and 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 fails to start after 3 attempts in the FAST position move engine throttle control to CHOKE posit
38. ngine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 5 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 25 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 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 25 26 and 27 b Next move engine throttle control to FAST position See Figures 25 26 and 27 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 E e a Sp et vt 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 Start Choke Control Positions If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine th
39. or failure to follow the instructions contained in an Instruction Manual for the operation of the new Tecumseh 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 part s 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 A TECUMSEH AUTHORIZED SERVICE OUTLET Warranty service can be arranged by contacting a Tecumseh Authorized Service Outlet any Tecumseh Registered Service Dealer Tecumseh Authorized Service Distributor or Tecumseh Central Warehouse Distributor or by contacting Tecumseh c o Service Manager 900 North Street Grafton Wisconsin 53024 1499 CONSUMER USE 4 COMMERCIAL USE Di 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 Yea
40. orized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer and or Tecumseh Power 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 obligations under the Emission Control System Warranty ECS Warranty which is provided to you by Tecumseh Power Company pursuant to California law Tecumseh Power Company also provides to original purchasers of new Tecumseh Power Company engines the Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules The Tecumseh Power Company Limited Warranties for New Tecumseh Engines and Electronic Ignition Modules Tecumseh Power Company Warranty are located on the back cover of the Operator s Manual enclosed with all new Tecumseh Power Company engines The ECS Warranty applies only to the emission control system of your new engine To the extent that there is any conflict in terms between the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty the ECS Warranty shall apply except in any circumstances in which the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty may provide a longer warranty period Both the ECS Warranty and the Tecumseh Power Company Warranty describe important rights and obligations with respect to your new engine Warranty service can only be performed by a Tecumseh Power Company Authorized Servicing Dealer At the time of requesting war
41. park arrester locate the muffler on your engine For example the muffler discharge will have a spark arrester cover that reads Tecumseh Screen Type 36085 If your engine does NOT have a spark arrester you may purchase one from your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer In some cases the muffler may need to be replaced to allow the spark arrester to be installed XI Maintenance Intervals Maintenance is one of the most important things that you can do to extend the life of your Tecumseh Engine If you are unable to perform maintenance intervals yourself consult your local Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer call 1 800 558 5402 or go to www TecumsehPower com for additional information ALWAYS promptly follow maintenance intervals listed in this manual See Table 5 Page 24 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table 5 Maintenance Intervals Procedure Time Change After First 2 hrs Oil When Engine is Warm Check 5 hrs Oil Or Level Before Each Use Clean 5 hrs Cooling Or Fins Before Each Use Clean 25 hrs Foam Or Filter 3 mos Change 25 hrs Oil Or 3 mos Replace 100 hrs Paper and Oil Or Filter Seasonally Check 100 hrs Spark Or Plug Seasonally Replace 200 hrs Spark Or Plug Seasonally First Scheduled Maintenance After First 2 Hours When Engine is Warm 1 Change Oil Date Owner Dealer 181 1215 14 Before Each Use Scheduled Maintenance
42. r Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Date Owner Dealer Page 26 Every 100 Hours or Seasonally 1 Replace Paper Filter 2 Replace Oil Filter 3 Check Spark Plug Date Date Owner Dealer 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 Date Owner Dealer 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 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 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled 181 1215 14 NOTES
43. r filter element only for regular inspection as specified in the Operator s Manual shall be warranted for the ECS Warranty Period A 3 Ignition System including components statement in such written instructions to the effect of repair or replace as necessary shall not reduce the ECS a Spark plug Warranty Period Any such part repaired or replaced under b Ignition module the ECS Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of c Flywheel assembly the ECS Warranty Period i 4 Exhaust System including components 3 Any warranted emissions related part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Operator s a Catalytic muffler if so equipped Manual shall be warranted for the period of time prior to b Muffler gasket if so equipped the first scheduled replacement point for that part If the part fails prior to the first Sege eee the part c Exhaust manifold if so equipped shall be repaired or replaced by Tecumseh Power 5 Crankcase Breather Assembly including components Company according to Subsection 4 below Any such emissions related part repaired or replaced under the ECS a Breather connection tube Warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the ECS 6 Evaporative Control System including components Warranty Period prior to the first scheduled replacement point for such emissions related part a Fuel line s 4 Repair or replacement of any warranted emissions b Fuel filter related p
44. ranty 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 transporting the products to and from the place where the inspection 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 Tecumseh Power Company at 1 262 377 2700 or in USA Canada call 1 800 558 5402 Revised July 2005 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 Cooled 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 p
45. rottle 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 See Figures 25 26 and 27 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 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 NEVER store the engine with fuel in the fuel tank inside a building with potential sources of ignition such as hot water and space heaters clothes dryers electric motors etc Vil Maintenance An 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 To prevent accidental starting when working on equipment always e Carefully disconnect spark plug wire and keep it away from spark plug See Figure 28 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below e Keep the disconnected spark plug wire securely away from metal parts where arcing could
46. roved recyclable oil container NOTE Used oil must be disposed of at a proper collection center 7 Install oil drain plug and tighten securely See Figure 41 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 Figure 42 See Ill Oil and Fuel Specifications instructions on page 4 See Table 1 on page 4 Afterward continue reading instruc tions below NOTES DO NOT overfill oil filler Doing so may result in oil carry over to the air cleaner and equipment malfunction or damage Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for Tecumseh Oil 9 Wipe away any spilled oil 10 Screw oil fill 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 and 44 See G Avoid Accidental Starts instructions on page 2 Afterward continue reading instructions below 12 Carefully re connect spark plug wire to spark plug See Figure 45 NOTES The oil filter if so equipped should be changed every 100 operating hours or at least once a year The filter should be changed more often if the engine is operated in extremely dusty or dirty conditions Contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer for a Tecumseh Oil Filter 181 1215 14
47. rs 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year E 2 Years 2 Years 1 Year 1 Year H 2 n 100 2 n 100 1 Year 1 Year K 2 n 10 2 n 100 2 n 100 1 Year my 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 2 years 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 consumer use shall mean consumer s personal residential household use by the original retail purchaser 5 For purposes of this warranty policy commercial 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 Informat
48. 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 con tinue 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 3 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 See Figures 12 13 and 16 starting on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions below 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 12 13 and 16 starting on page 7 Afterward continue reading instructions Page 8 Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug Wire Starter Cord Handle Air Clean
49. structions above 1 Be sure engine is upright and level Clean area around oil fill plug See Figure 9 Unscrew oil fill plug Add oil to overflow point making sure to avoid spilling Screw oil fill plug back into oil fill hole Tighten securely oan Pr WN Wipe away any spilled oil NOTE To change oil for engines without a dipstick see II Oil Fill Cap Without Dipstick Oil Fill Plug instructions on page 16 181 1215 14 Spark Plug Cap Spark Plug Wire Oil Fill Cap Dipstick Starter Cord Handle Fuel Fill Cap Air Cleaner Carburetor Muffler COON OARWHD Primer Figure 7 Engine With Oil Fill Dipstick Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 9 Engine With Oil Fill Plug Page 5 C Filling Fuel Tank 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 spark or flame many feet away from engine To prevent injury or death from fuel fires follow these instructions 1 Stop engine and allow it to cool before refueling 2 Be 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 4 Using an approved red GASOLINE container add fuel slowly being careful to avoid
50. tart engine 181 1215 14 NG SSC 1 Electric Start Switch 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 17 Typical Engine Controls SE EK Nt STOP SLOW RUN 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 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 20 Pressing Primer Bulb Page 9 7 If engine fires but does NOT continue to run move engine throttle control to FAST 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 H 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 B Engine Sections with Recoil Starters Only one of the following three sections will apply to your engine See Table 4 I 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 Figures 21 22 and 23 Page 10 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Table 4 Engine Sections wi
51. th read the engine En manual and the equipment owner s manual Call 1 800 558 5402 for engine ow IMPORTANT ENGINE INFOR PHI APPLICABL IONS FOR SI SORE EN EM FUEL ae OIL SAE 30 MoD WARRANTY D mes DOM ode LY 4TPXS 1951BB 195 c ENGINE MODEL SPEC D O M Figure 4 Engine Identification Decal TECUMSEH TECHNICIAN S HANDBOOK 3 TO 11 HP 4 CYCLE L HEAD mmm ENGINES En AEE TECUMSEH 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 NOTES Be sure original container is marked A P I Service SL SJ Using multigrade oil above 32 F 0 C will increase oil consumption SAE10W40 is NOT recommended The oil sump capacity is 21 ounces or 1 1 4 U S Pints 62 liters Tecumseh special formulated oils are available at your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer B Fuel Use unleaded regular unleaded premium or reformulated automotive fuel only You may use gasoline containing the following components identified in Table 2 e DO NOT use leaded fuel e Fuel must be fresh and clean NEVER use fuel left over from last season or stored for long periods e NEVER mix oil with fuel e DO NOT use fuel containing Methanol Wood
52. th Recoil Starters If your engine has Go to Primer Bulb Only Section B I Choke Only Section BI Primer Bulb and Choke Section BI 1 Starter Cord Handle 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 21 Typical Engine Controls ro EK ENK STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 22 Typical Engine Symbols 3 2 1 SLOW Position 2 RUN Range 3 FAST Position Figure 23 Start Choke Control Positions 181 1215 14 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 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 When pulling starter rope the rope can unexpectedly jerk back toward engine causing serious injury To avoid this risk carefully follow these instructions 5 Grasp starter cord handle See Figure 21 on page 10 Afterward continue reading instructions below a Pull rope out slowl
53. the engine and may result in equipment malfunction 181 1215 14 Table 3 Engine Sections with Electric Starters If your engine has Go to Primer Bulb Only Section A Choke Only Section A II Primer Bulb and Choke Section A II 1 Electric Start Switch 2 Engine Throttle Control 3 Equipment Control Figure 12 Typical Engine Controls C ae at Sp NA e STOP SLOW RUN FAST CHOKE PRIMER Figure 13 Typical Engine Symbols fe 1 Primer Bulb 2 Vent Hole Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 14 Pressing Primer Bulb 4 Operate equipment control to release engine brake or clutch if present see equipment manufacturer s instructions See Figure 12 Page 7 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 release starter button or ignition switch key 7 If engine fails to start after 3 attempts repeat steps 2 thru 6 and try again 8 If engine does NOT start after following steps 1 thru 7 contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way ll 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
54. thorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer Engine performance should NOT be affected at altitudes up to 7 000 feet 2 134 meters For operation at higher elevations contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer F Engine Speed To avoid serious injury or death DO NOT modify engine in any way Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a 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 a federally mandated mechanism which stops the engine and mower blade To avoid serious injury or death as a 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 a year by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer In the event the mechanism fails for any reason you must NOT use the engine until corrected by an Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer H Adjustments DO NOT make any engine adjustments Factory settings are satisfactory for most conditions If adjustments are needed contact your Authorized Tecumseh Servicing Dealer 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled N fi 4 Paper Filter Slots Flange Tabs Cover obt Figure 52 Air Cle
55. urchaser and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter B GENERAL EMISSIONS WARRANTY COVERAGE Tecumseh Power 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 is 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 2 Free from defects in materials and workmanship which at any time during the ECS Warranty Period will cause a 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 C 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 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 Tecumseh Power 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 a part covered by the ECS Warranty is in fact def
56. 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 e 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 e NEVER remove fuel cap or add fuel when engine is running e NEVER start or operate the engine with the fuel fill cap removed 181 1215 14 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Allow engine to cool before refueling NEVER fill fuel tank indoors Fill fuel tank outdoors in a well ventilated area DO NOT smoke while refueling tank Use only an approved red GASOLINE container to store and dispense fuel Tecumseh 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 application may provide information about who is allowed to use this engine see equipment manufacturer s manual NOT ev
57. y 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 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 Tecumseh Servicing Dealer DO NOT attempt to start or troubleshoot this engine in any other way ll 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 22 and 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 22 and 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 Four Cycle Engine Vertical Crankshaft Air Cooled Figure 24 Pressing Primer Bulb When pu
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