Chapter 1 General Information; Engine Identification; Interpretation Of Model Number - Tecumseh ECV100-120 - TECHNICIAN S Handbook

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

Tecumseh engine model, specification, and serial
numbers or (date of manufacture, DOM) are stamped into
the blower housing or located on a decal on the engine
in locations as illustrated (diag. 1 & 2).
NOTE: On some LEV engines, a cover bezel must be
removed to provide access to the identification decal
(diag. 1).
The engine identification decal also provides the
applicable warranty code and oil recommendations (diag.
3).
Emissionized engines that meet the California Air
Resource Board (C.A.R.B.) or the Environmental
Protection Agency (E.P.A.) standards will include
additional required engine information on the engine decal
(diag. 3).

INTERPRETATION OF MODEL NUMBER

The first letter designation in a model number indicates
basic type of engine.
V - Vertical Shaft
LAV - Lightweight Aluminum Vertical
VM - Vertical Medium Frame
TVM - Tecumseh Vertical (Medium Frame)
VH - Vertical Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)
TVS - Tecumseh Vertical Styled
TNT - Toro N' Tecumseh
ECV - Exclusive Craftsman Vertical
TVXL - Tecumseh Vertical Extra Life
LEV - Low Emissions Vertical
H - Horizontal Shaft
HS - Horizontal Small Frame
HM - Horizontal Medium Frame
HHM - Horizontal Heavy Duty (Cast Iron) Medium Frame
HH - Horizontal Heavy Duty (Cast Iron)
ECH - Exclusive Craftsman Horizontal
HSK - Horizontal Snow King
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